davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
Gives Money for Missions.

NEW YORK, Dec. Geo. G. Thomas,
treasurer of the foreign and domestic
missionary society of the Protestant
Episcopal church, was astonished re.
Gently by gift to the society of $40, 900.
The giver is woman of about 80 years
Of age, an earnest Episcopalian and a
lover of mission work.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
Blumenthal Diamonds Gone.

(. CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-Jewelry and dia-
monds valued at "a 800 were stolen from
the apartments of Mr.. and Mrs. Max
B.umenthal in the Great Northern hotel.
The, door lock and lock of trunk
We're ;'icked.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
Home wrecked by Dynamite.

CARTHAGE, Ills, Dec. ga stick of
dynamite, exploded by unknown par
ties, wrecked the horne Of NJ r.
Kelly OF Augusta, its, salIs ii fle
son was ssEieusly iasured. No motive
for the deed is known.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
500.
DIR. Il. DetCflOI:'S Anti Diuret1C

May be worth to you more than 500 if
you have child who soils bedding from in
contenence of water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the trouble
at once. 81. Sold by Scheldrup & Fies!er..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08

Mrs. ]. ]. curd. my wife. was afflicted
tour years with the rheumatism. She
tried many fine physicians without help
She used DR.. Sawyer's Family Cure,
which cured her. and to-day she is entire
ly well. cannot recommend Family
Cure teo highly for all diseases of III.
stomach. liver and kidneys.
92c~"< ris''. Rock, Ark.
A written guarantee - -',-e or money
refunded with every d y bottle. Price,
81. 90, SOC. and Csc.
A written guarantee TO cure % money
refunded with everyb aof DR.. Sawyer's
Pastilles, which cur ) nii diseases pscu.
liar to women. Price. S1.00 per box
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
Bryar Ar.in VITA Hls RS~iner1.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec A-Colonsl
William jennings Bryan e ths Thisd
Nebraska regiment has returned TO 81.
yannah after 80 days, sick leave. BE
was met at the depot by his regiment
md escorted to the camp. =
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
PALACE ON WI EELS.

The Burlington's new Minneapolis and
st. Paul Chicagoand St. Louis Train con-
sists OF a..
A buffet library car
A combination sleeping car
Astandard sleeping car
A compartment sleeping car
A dining car
A reclining chair car
A day coach (high back seats)
The most costly, beautiful, luxurious cars
on earth. Steam heated; Electric lighted:
Wide Vestibuled. No extra fares.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
Secretary of the Treasury Sub
mits Estimates for National
Housekeeping
For the Consideration of the
Congress---As Is to Be
Expected
There Are, Heavy Additions for
the Army and Navy De-
partments.
Pay of Officers and Men the
Heaviest Item in the
Army Budget.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Elm conformity
with the requirements of law, the secre-
tary of the treasury has transmitted to
congress the estimates of appropriations
required for the service for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1900, as furnished
by the several executive departments.
These estimates, including permanent
annual appropriations. aggregate $685.
O48,318, as against $SOS, ,513, the
amount Of the appropriations, including
deficiencies and miscellaneous, for the
fiscal year 1899, and $462, 647 1886 the
amount of the estimates for 1899. Fol-
lowing is the total recapitulation, cents
omitted:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08

Quick as the quickest, the Burlington
Minneapolis and ST. Paul-Chccago and St.
Louis Limited. An Electric Lighted, steam
heated, wide vestibuled train, fresh from the
builders hands. Built at cost of over $780,
600. Most beautiful, luxurious, comfortable
complete train ever placed in service on any
railroadin the country.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-08
THE INDEPENDENT,
New York.
CHANGE OE FORM.
REDUCTION in PRICE.
Semi-Centennia1 Year.

THE INDEPENDENT emphasizes its riftieth
Year by changing its form TO that Of Masaxihe,
and by reducing it's ANNUAL bse rption PRICE from
$500 TO $500; single COPIES from, ten 70 five
cents.
1t will maintain its reputation as the
Leading Weekly Ns~sPaqsr Of int World.
THE INDEPENDENT in its new form
will print 800 pages ofreading matter
per year at cost to subscribers OF
So. 90, while the prominent magazines,
which sell for 81. 90 year, print only
about 1000 pages. The subscriber to
THE INDEPENDENT get3 50 per cent
more ofequaHy good reading matter at
one half the cost!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
ANOTHER HORRIBLE CRIME.
A Burglary Followed by an Attempt
To Commit Rape in Highland
Township.

1t seems that in this section one
crime is usually followed by another,
and for the last three weeks, after a
comparatively peaceful WINTER the po-
lice have heen kept busy with criminal
tiles of different natures. But one of
the worst of all comes from Highland
township, and the deed was committed
last Thursday night. Miss Mary j..
Liquin and her mother have been liv-
ing quietly together in their home near
Highlandville, withoutl the least fear
of mOlestation, but. some fiend in
human form on the night mentioned
broke in through the kitchen window
and then,also broke in the door to the
room where these women were Sleep
ing, and holding revolver to their
heads, demanded their money. After
securing $l.S5 he siezed Miss Liquin,
threw her on the floor and attempted
to commit rape, but the old lady in
her fright jumped out of the window
and ran for help, and the man fearing
he would be discovered in his dastardly
deed, escaped. He has not been cap
tured as yet, but local party is sus-
pected, and the officers are on his trail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
STANDARD TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A Company Which Has Made Rapid
Progress Since its Organization.

When the Standard Telephone Com
pany was first organized it was little
thought that it would in few years
grow to be what it is today-a much
feared rival in this section of the state,
of the large telephone monopoly. 1t
went down into little country village
of Allamakee county and picked out
an unassuming looking man for its
president, Mr. Vic. H. Stevens, and
this same man, by his indomitable
courage and thorough understanding
of business methods, has demonstrated
that the company he represents is cap
able to successfully cope with the best
of them.
One of the main features of differ
ence between the Standard and other
companies is the reduction in the price
of toll and exchange messages, and it
has been demonstrated by them that a
company can be successfully kept in
existence with these low charges, for
in the past year, with all its expense in
putting in new lines, the Standard
company paid dividend of twenty
per cent on its stock, and placed six
per cent in its reserve fund, for use in
case of emergencies No bonds OrmCrt-
cages of any nature are held against
the company.
In the short time that the local eX-
change has been in operation in this
city it has made a remarkable growth,
as against another company already in
the field There are now some 255 in
struments i'm use in the local exchange,
with orders for more in the hands of
the manager. The exchange has given
universal satisfaction in every way,
and every guarantee made by those
connected with it is carried out to the
letter.
Just as soon as work can be COM
menced men will be started out in all
directions not already covered to put
in toll lines, and by the end of the
year it is expected that any section of
this and adjoining counties can be
reached by this line. We are especially
interested in its success because local
capital is behind it, and hope to be
able to report still greater success in
/ the future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
Don't Linger About the Churches.

If some of the young men of this city
and students staying here do not stop
standing about the church doors on
Sunday evenings, the marshall will
"see them home" to place where they
will have an opportunity to "spend the
evening" in quiet and reflection. The
gawking goslings who persist in occu-
pying every inch Of space in front of
the churches after services are over,
and who insult every lady coming out
by either staring her in the face or
making some remark about her, should
be taught their first lesson in common
decency, and if this does not cease
forthwith some of them will be enter
tanned by the sheriff for an evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
The Omaha Exposition.

In private letter from Chas F.
Stinson, he describes visit to the
Trans Mississippi Exposition grounds
at Omaha, and we take the liberty to
publish that description:
To-day l was out with party and
we visited the Trans-Mississippi Expo
sition which will be held here in Oma-
ha from June to Nov. |. Many visit
ors are now going in to see the half fin
ished buildings and how they are put
up. On paying 10 cents and entering,
one notices at once that the manage
ment contemplated no such an exhibit
as the Worlds Fair at Chicago. Still
it is largely on the same plan. The
different buildings take up about two
hundred acres; some are about COM
pleted and look very attractive. They
are all clear white and filled with busy
workers. The grounds are about two
miles from the center of the city, and
they will have Midway" with al
most everything complete. Only two
states have their buildings put up as
yet but several others will soon begin.
Omaha people think Iowa will come to
the front best of all. / presume Win.
nesheik will send its usual delegation.
They will probably feel we'll repaid as
Omaha has many places of interest
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
WILL HAVE A RACE MEET.
Citizens Decide TO Hold a Race Meet
ing the First Week in June.

The citizens meeting held in the
city hall on Friday evening was well
attended and enthusiastic, and it
seemed to be the opinion of all that a
race meet could be made mutually ad.
vantageous to all concerned. w. H.
Dent was chosen chairman of themeet-
ing, and f.. G. Bailey secretary. The
committee to solicit subscriptions re-
ported that they had raised $3.50 80,
and by a vote of those present it was
decided to hold race meet the first
week in June, probably the 1st and
End. The election OF officers resulted
as lollows:
President, John Curtin.
Secretary, Fred Thomas.
Treasurer, Henry Elvidge.
The officers with c. +. Baker, Nj. Il.
Torsen and c. c. Bates were appointed
committee TO make up the classes for
the races. Arrangements were then
made with Mr.. Bates for the use of the
fair grounds.
1t is to be hoped that all our people
will do what they can to make this
race meet a success, and if we have
good weather there is no reason why a
splendid meeting cannot be held.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
The Teachers Normal Institute.

Supt. G.. o. Haugen sends us the
program for the twenty-eighth annual
session of the Winnesheik County Nor
nal Institute, to be held in the high
school building March 2S to April s.,
together with circular to the teachers
of the county. During the Institute
lectures will be delivered by Prof. L..
Il. Weld, of Cedar Rapids, and Supt.
+. III. Bloodgood, of West Union, and
afternoon talks to teachers will be Civ
en- by Revs. Stub, Willett, Lockard,
Wilson, and Profs. Weld, Wells,
Breckenridge and Oliver. Following
is the list of instructors:
l.. II. Weld, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Didactics and Arithmetic.
w. d. Wells, Davenport, Iowa,
Grammar and Economics.
j. Breckenridge, Decorah, Iowa,
Orthography and Physiology.
Miss Julia Scurry, Eldora, Iowa,
Primary Methods.
III. III. Dalaker, Minneapolis, Minn.,
Physics and Algebra.
b. A. Smile, Decorah, Iowa,
Civics.
Supt. G.. o. Haugen, Decorah, Iowa,
Conductor
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desires to express
heartfelt gratitude to all who in any
way aided in the staying of the flames
and caring for the goods in her home
during the recent fire; and to those
who so kindly sheltered the fourteen
little ones and her feeble self with other
sick, until kind hands had so far ar
ranged the furniture i'm the home as to
make it possible for all to return and
find shelter in what remained unin-
jured.
The hydrant across the street
looked to her like guardian angel
from the hour it was placed there, but
now that through the prompt and
skillfull action of our worthy fire COM
pany it has been so large factor in so
quickly staying the flames and saving
her home, no words can express her
appreciation, either of the hydrant, or
of the men who drew upon its resources.
She is also grateful to the Union
Mutual for so promptly adjusting and
indemnifying her loss; and also to Mr..
Heald for calling the attention of some
of our friends to the loss of wardrobes
sustained by some of her large family.
We would also express gratitude to
those who so generously responded in
clothing and in money to the amount
of SOS. .25. LovINA b. BENEDICT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
The Municipal Election.

The annual city election of Decorah
occurs next Monday. No offices are
to be filed except alderman, but In
some of the wards this will be closely
contested. Following is a list of can
didates filed with the city clerk: First
Ward, John e. Hexom, Geo. +, Smith
Second Ward, j. &. Tarvestad, +, p
Adams, G.. +. Francis, VIM. Barthell
Sr. Third Ward, N. III. Adams
Fourth Ward, Peter Johnson, l.. L.
Couse.
In West Decorah there Is only one
ticket in the field, which is as follows
Mayor, j. j. Marsh City Clerk, +
III. Mackenstadt. Treasurer, X. L
Haugen. Councilmen, l.. j. Miller
Ole Korsrud,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
Low Rates.

On March Is, April and 10, excur-
sion tickets, good q days, will be sold
at rate of One Fare plus $40 for the
round trip, to all points on the b., C.
r.. & n. Ry. in Iowa, Minnesota and
South Dakota, north of and including
Shell Rock and Abbot Crossing and to
Waverly. Tickets at this rate will al
so be sold by all agents of the company
to large numbers of cities and towns in
Southern, Western and Northern States.
For full particulars call on ticket
agent, B. c. r.. & n. Ry., or address
j. MORTON, q. p. & Il. A.,
4-4m-l5d Cedar Rapids, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
The Local Markets.
Following are the Decorah markets
at the time of going to press:
For Sale.

The Tracy home, 9O2 Maple Ave.
Decorah, Iowa. Fine location,t two lots,
large, substantial, nicely finished brick
house, with l3 rooms, 10 closets, good
cellar, well, and city water, very large,
unfailing cistern, and good barn and
carriage house. For terms, write or APP
ply to Miss A. Tracy, Decorah, Iowa,
or to Couse Il Tracy's store. 5-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
BlufftOn Fully Represented.

AS usual Blutfton township sent her
full quota to Decorah on Saturday.
Among the number that were in the
city from that section we noticed the
following: p. Courtney: j. E. b. p.
Goettelmann, nj. Courtney, p. Donlan
and grandson Willie, Il. Carolan, G.
McGee, j. Mccormick, Miss Kate
Courtney, VIM. Muldoon, Jas. Nolan,
Henry McCauley, S. Spriggs, Mrs.
John Carolan, John McCauley and 7.
Little.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

HAMLIN GARLAND has written for
the April McClmre's "a Romance of
Wall Street" 1t is the true story of
the Grant and Ward failure, most
dramatic and panic-stirring event in
its day, but now passing rapidly out of
remembrance. MIR. Garland, in writ
ing this story, has had access to new
material.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

1t is reported that the Rotary Press
ure Pump Co., of Marshalltown, will
move to Lansing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

For ALDERMAN. FIRST WARD.
/ hereby announce myself as candidate
for Alderman ofthe First WaId, city of Decor
ah, subject to the decision of the electors.
JOHN c. HEXoM.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee st. Paul Railway
Dec0rah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets Telephone SEA.
Depart. Arrive.
HHaSs7sis''; nd d Tss Hss' NJ ''s' p n
Cedar Rapids, Kansas)
! sitys Dubuque, Savan- t2:25 p. 10. fl245 p. m.
: a and Chicago.
%. du Chem, Madi-l
t }, Milwaukee, Chi 1900 p. m. 1920 a. m.
cago and st. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar tl:30 p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Train No. 50 passenger leaves Decorah at
$3.50 p. NJ. and No. 81 (Freght) et $50 A. NJ.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at l:50 p NJ, and
No SO freight at 500 p. NJ.
The $3.50 passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains TO Chicago,
st. Louis Kansas City, Omaha, ST. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sun
day
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
G. s. RICE, Agent.
]. MORTON, Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
For ALDERMAN, FOURTH WARD.

FOX ALDERMAN, FOURTH WARD.
/ hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Alderman of the Fourth Ward, city of Decor
ah, at the coming municipal election.
PETER JOHNSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23
OFFICE-sn WEST WATER STREET, UPSTAIRS
TELEPHONE NO. IS.
For ALDERMAN, FOURTH WARD.

/ hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Alderman of the Fourth Ward city of Decor
ah, at the coming municipal election.
l.. l.. CoUSE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets Telephone SEA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

RECEIVES DEPOSITS and will pay
interest thereon ut rate consistent
with safe banking.
LOAN MONEY onapproved secureties.
ISSUE DRAFTS payable on the prln-
cipal cities ofthe world for any amount.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES for selling
drafts on Scandinavia, Germany,
Great Britain aud Ireland.
Don't Fail to Call and See Us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

A debate will be held tonight in the
hall over the Marsh Music House. All
are invited
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

A large crowd was in attendance at
the Colonial Party" held at the Beard
residence on Friday evening. The cos
tunes of those representing prominent
characters of colonial days were all
good, and many of them prepared at
considerable expense. The entertain
ment netted its projectors over $40.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

Minneapolis, st. Paul.
Mason City and west. fl0:l5 a. m. f4:25 p. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-23

Miss Addie Marsh entertained a
party of young folks at her home in
West Decorah Friday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

Nine per cent. Of cases of amputation
are said TO be fatal
The senate in executive session
confirmed all the military nominations
sent il Tuesday. May 10, with the ex-
Ception Of two.
\ 'rush' order for over 10000 pounds
Of meat for use in the army has been
awarded to the Doll Packing company,
Of Kansas City.
1t is asserted shat the Russian gov
eminent has purchased the celebrated
1rish-hred racchorse Caltee Moore for
G25.CC0 Sl1j,000).
Reports received at Adjutant Gencr-
al Corbin's office show that up to and in
Guiding Tuesday 5i,lJ2 Ct the volunteers
had been accepted.
Fire at Chicago destroyed Armour $
elevator D. which contained over
100000 bushels Of grain. Loss esti-
mated at Sl,375.000.
The fortieth anniversary Of the
Young Mems ChriG,ian association. Of
Chicago, VIII be celebrated tomorrow,
Sunday and Monday.
Representative James L. Mann, Of
Chicago, has rendered his services to
Governor Tanner for any position in the
I volunteer army. providing he will be
stnt to the front.
The Reverse Pull Championship cup.
$50 trophy donated by the SCHNEIDER
Arms company. Of Kansas City. was
won at the Bu6d shoot at Des Moines.
( Ia, by Charlse ". Budd.
Naval officers state that some Of the
Passengers on board the French steam
er Lafayette, which was allowed to 90
to Havana. were artillery officers hired
by Spain on account of their narksman-
ship.
The annual election Of officers Of the
grand lodge Of the Knights Of Pythias.
Of Wisconsin. resulted asfollows: Grand
chancellor, D. s. Classon. Oconto: grand
keeper Of records and seals, Frank Barry,
Milwaukee
Refugees who arrived at 81. Thomas.
>. Y. /, Tuesday from Porto Rico. re-
port Z famine in the island. Internal
disorders are increasing constantly and
many fires have occurred in the towns
and country.