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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
In DISTRICT COURT.
Public Opinion Declared the Official
Paper of Winneshiek County
Several Other Matters Dis
posed Of.

District Court was in session from
Monday until Friday of last week,
Judge Hobson returning to clear the
docket of some cases not disposed of at
the February term. One of the most
important decisions was that in the
appeal of the PUBLIC OPINION from
the action of the Board of Supervisors
in awarding the printing of the pro-
ceedings of said Board to the RepubH-
can and Posten, the judge deciding
that the PUBLIC OPINION alone COM
piled with the law and therefore ruled
that it should be the official paper of
the county. The decision as rendered
in cases disposed of are given below:
HI. A. Prastmark vs.. Edward Lar
son. Motion for new trial overruled
M. ]. Malanaphy, et al, vs.. Abbie
Malanaphy. Plaintiff allowed ten
days to amend answer.
Mary A. McLain VS.. John McLain.
Plaintiff granted leave to amend petit
ton.
Akers & Green VS.. A. X. Bailey &
Son, ct. al. ut is adjudged by the
Court that the PUBLIC OPINION, pub
lished by the appellants, Akers &
Green, be selected as one of the news
papers located in the city of Decorah,
to publish the proceedings of the Board
of Supervisors as provided by section
AL of the code of Iowa."
Nc Masters & Co., VS.. John w.
Stiles, ct. al. Judgment againt de-
fendant for $2SS. 40 with interest at six
per cent.
Katie Mackenstadt VS.. Albert Mack
stadt. Plaintiff divorced and plaintiff
given custody of child.
MIS-. Lizzie Greese VS.. Albert Mack
enstadt. Settled at plaintiffs costs.
Thos. Nolan ct. al. VS.. Chas. Duffy.
Defendant granted leave to withdraw
answer and demur to the petition.
Geo. O. Thompson, Relator, vs..
James Tucker. Defendant found
guilty of contempt. Fined $500. and
costs at ten per cent, on default of pay
ment to be Imprisoned in the county
Jail until said fine is paid, not exceed
ing one day for each $35 hereof.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Jurors In United States Court.

The following residents Of this
county have been drawn to serve on
the jury at the April term Of the
United States District Court at Dubu-
que: Nathan Drake, Decorah; G. H.
Perry, Burr Oak; Dan Howard, Or
leans; Germond Merrill, Frankville;
grand jurors. L. L. Caldwell, DEBORAH;
petit juror.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Unity Services.

Appropriate Easter Services will
take place on Unity church Sunday
morning. The usual choir will be as
sisted by additional singers. Sermon
Topic; "The Eternal Life" At 7:8O
p. m. A musical service by Sunday
School and choir will be conducted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Washington.

The capital Of the nation has been
selected for the annual convention of
the Teachers Association IN. e. Az
Thousands will attend this great meet
ing which will be held July 7-l2. For
full information regarding best route to
Washington, Points Of Interest at the
capital, Hotel Accommodations, etc.,
E. o. S0ULE, G. A. P. d.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06

The situation In regard to the Diff
Guilty with Spain Is at the time of GO
ing to press very critical. The presi-
dent will probably send his message to
Congress today, and definite action
will follow Immediately. War seems
inevitable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06

The Arena for April Is a star mum.
ber, rich In special features of the great
est interest. 1t contains several first
class articles that will attract univer-
sal attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Fire Department Election

At the election of officers of the city
fire department held on Monday even
ing w. H. TOye was elected Chief,
Chas. Hitler, lst Assistant and q. j.
Gresser, I'd Assistant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06

The republican state central COM
mittee met at Des Moines last Thurs
day, and decided to hold the next state
cOnvention at Dubuque on Sept. lst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06

A NEW monthly periodical called
"The NOrthland Magazine" will be
published at Minneapolis in the inter-
est Of the Scandinavian Americans"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
DISBURSEMENTS,

Paid current orders issued prior to
March 18th, 1897 and interest,".
Paid time orders, issued prior to
March 18th, 1897 and interest. ........
Paid loans made during the year and
interest ....................
Paid interest on water bonds s.............
Paid interest on funding bOnds.......
Paid S-1st series water works bonds
Paid No. of the funding bOnds.........
Paid Claims. allowed during the year
lHNS .................... ...............
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
&uiGc ofi'sioos
BY AKERs 4 GREEN.

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Total
PRESENT INDEBTEDNESS.

@ Of the ed series water works bonds,
due August LIST. l9OO..-......................
8 lst series Of water works bonds,
due Sept. lst, 1901 ...... ................
9 Funding bond. limit Of time l912...
2 time orders, given July 18th, 1897
to redeem like amount Of bonds.
. current bills unpaid .............
T.. MATHER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Overdrawn........
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

SOURCES OF INCOME
Amount in Treasurer's hand,
March l5, 1897 ..........................$ 2
Amount from Co. Treasurer including
S27.25 81 ecial tax, account Sewer..... III
Amount from ans............................. 40
Amount from water rents. ............. 2
Amount from special tax account
sewer front of Block IL, pd TO clerk
Amount from licenses and fines.....
Amount from other sources. ................
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06

RECEIVES DEPOSITS and will pay
interest thereon ct . rate consistent
with safe banking.
LOAN MONEY onapproved secureties.
ISSUE DRAFTS payable on the prin-
cipal cities 0fthe world for any amount.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES FOR selling
drafts on Scandinavia, Germany,
Great Britain and Ireland.
Don't Fail to Call and See Us.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
L. B. WHITNEY, Pres.
O. @. JOHNSON, Vice Pres.
ii. @. HJERLEID, Cashier.
=. 81. BAKER. g. F. GUNDERsON.
o. i. W1NNEs. e. r. THOMPSON.
il. HAUa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
What We Do:

And the hospitality Of the Bank Is
extended to the public.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee I st. Paul Railway
DEBORAH Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 66a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Notice. for Bids.

Public notice is hereby given that the board
OF local Improvements of the city of Rock Isl
ana. and state of Illinois will receive sealed
bids until O'Clock p. M. of the 2eth day of
July. lsys at which time the said bids will be
opened or the paving of Twenty-SiXth street
from the south line OF Fifth avenue to the
north line of seventh avenue. in accordance
18th day Of April. 1888. The said ordinance and
the specification FOR the said Improvement are
now on fl. in the Otice OF the city clerk
The contractor will be paid as follows: In
cash and bonds bearirg Interest NJ per cent
per annum, as specified and provided in the
ordinance concerning said Improvement. Bids
will be received for the whole IF said work.
and all bids shall he accompanied by a check
pay able To The order of r J. Medil. as preSi-
dent of the board OF local Improvements and
certified to by some responsible bank for an
amount not less 10 pr cen. of the aggregate
amount OF the PROPOSAL. said bids and check
board OF local improvements, and no proposal
will be considered unless same be accOmpan-
led by such check.
The board reserves the right to reject any
or all OF said bids. The person or persons to
whom such con raCt shall be awarded shall al
once enter into 4 bond with said board equal
to the amount OF the contract, with good and
sufficient securities 10 be approved by the
BOARD. conditioned that he or they will per
form said wor> acco ding to the contract aud
ordinance. and that he or they will pay all
damages D -casiOueu By any delay CT default
81 theirs
Dated 1T Rock Isa-d Illinois. this 18th day
OF Iuiy. lS.S. T. j. MEDuIA JR., president.
+. 4. PENDER.
HENRY kINNER.
Board of Local improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.
he president disappointed Frederick

The president disappointed Frederick
". Baumhoff postmaster at ST. Louis
d. NJ. Holmes was named for COVER
nor of North Dakota by the PUpulists.
Chicago morning papers are-most Of
them-to sell for cents after rext sun
Gay.
The powder mill of E. T johnson. at
Troy, Pa. was blown up and the owner
was killed
Joseph Schatzmann. Of Appleton, Wis.
committed suicide by taking a dose OF
carbolic acid.
special train carrying the Michigan
and Wisconsin editorial excursion has
arrived at Vancouver. B. C.
A Tecumseh. Mich. man has been
shipping hay this year to England,
Scotland and the Bermuda islands
Charles Sickles, while loading grain
near Metamora Mioh.. was bad y bitten
in the wrist by rattlesnake. He viii
live.
All danger Of strike In the iron min
ing districts of the upper Michigan
peninsula this season seems to have
been averted.
u. ]. Mcdonald. the foreman Of the
Sawyer & Goodman saw mill. Marinette.
Wis, fell into the saw pit. badly cut
ting his thigh.
General Shafter has pleased the native
. Cubans by permitting them TO occupy
and rule over the town OF Songo. near
Santiago. surrendered by the Spanish
Near Spring Arbor. Mich. there has
| just been threshsd 77s bushels OF Amer
! lear bronze wheat on nineteen acres. an
average of forty-one bushels per acre
The president has issued proclama-
| ton restoring the lands known as the
| Middle and Western Saline reserves in
| the Chsroks. outlet 10 the public do
main.
Mrs. Frances Norton. author. and e
! sister Of Charles Guiteau. the assassin
, Of President Garfield. has fled suit 1t
: st. joseph. Mich. for divorce from
| her husband.
! The decision of the court of inquiry
4 at Halifax. y. s. exonerates Captain
Henderson and the officers OF the ship
| Cromartyshire from all blame in the
matter OF the Bourgogne disaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Administrator Notice.
State Of Illinois. -
County of Rock Island.


County of Rock Island.
In the circuit court in chancery. TO the May
term \. u. lsss. Bill to sell real estate. Gen
eral No. 1902
Frank W. Blochlinger. compla nant. VS.. Joseph
\. Biochlinger. John l. Blochlinger, Louisa
+. BehrenS Fred Blochlinger. George Behr-
ems Anna HehrenS, Louis BehrenS, Edward
behrenS- defendants
Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue
OF a decree OF the circuit court of said county
tnteree May IL lsss. in the above entitled
cause. authuI1Ziog and empow ering the under
signed A. administrator with the will annexed OF
the estate OF Joseph l. Blochlnger. deceased.
70 sen the real estate. with the appurt enance>
hereinafter described. ana all the estate. title
ana interest therein whereof the said Joseph
l.. rlochlEgcr deceased. died seized. in fee
simple. the undersigned will on the 9th dsy OF
Julys a. ID 1855 ~ the hoor of two a. O'Clock
The city of Rock Island. in said county
oier Tor sale, to the higUest bidder. the fol-
lowing trich OF land. with the appurteuances
ID SAID city. described As follows:
Inc west half OF lot six (6l in block
>L,ty-tWo ioi.l, in that part of said city known
a. chicago or Lower addition. and ali the es-
tate. title and interest therein OF the com
piain9nt and defendants above named. and
each OF them and all the estate. title and il
tertSt therein whereof the said Joseph L.
blochAEser, deceased, died seized in fee SIM
pie.
Terms OF sale. cash in hand
Rock Island, Illinois. June ~ 1898
FRANK W. BIoCHIISGER.
Administrator with the will annexed of the
estate OF Joseph L Bloehinger, deceased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29

manian. and the auxiliary cruiser ST.
Louis. In this expedition are included
the Third Illinois infantry: battery A.
OF Illinois and the Twenty-seventh bat
terry. OF Indiana.
Batteries A and c of Pennsylvania
and two troops of cavalry from the
same state did not go with this expedi-
ton. but expect to sail with General
Fred Grants brigade next week. The
Fi.s! Kentucky regiment, vanguard of
the Third brigade, First division, First
army corps. in command Of General
Fred Grant. which is 10 make UP the
second Porto Rican expedition. arrived
here from Chickamauga yesterday and
Is now in camp. General Grant arrived
on the last train. travelling in a private
car with his staff. The Third battalion
of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania arrived
late last evening and will be followed
by the Third Kentucky and the One
Hundred and SiXtieth Indiana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Administrators Petition for Discharge.

To the heirs at law OF John Park. deceased.
Notice is hereby given TO said heirs ut law
and each of hem that the undersigned has
this day filed in the probate court OF the
county of Ro, k Island. his petition for final
settlement and discharge Us administrator
with the will a. neX.d o. the estate OF John
Park. deceased and also for the discharge of
the sureties ON his official bOad as said admin
iStratOr.
That on the fifth day of August next he will
appear before said court and ask said court
for his discharge as above stated and also for
the discharge % said Surciic.. ami also for IA
final settlement of said estate. at which time
ana place YOU will appear if you see lit.
Rock Island. Illinois, July 18Th. 1898
GFORGs HlLIIt u. administrator with the " i'll
annexed OF the e tate of John Park. de-
ceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Destructive Hail storm at Chicago.

Chicago. July 29.-Thousands Of win
dow panes were broken during heavy
hail storm in this city last evening The
heavy rain which followed did great
damage to the inteNsrs Of apartment
buildings and school houses. The
shrubbery in the parks was cut UP and
green houses damaged In the suburbs
the trolley lines are Down in many
places. Many horses were killed by con-
tact with live wires. As far as learned
TO person was seriously injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Masters Sale.
John r. Stafford. Attorney.

State OF Illinois
Rock Island county -
In the Crcui. Court, in chancery Fore
closure general No. $3.50.
Rhoda Cowden vs.. J. Julius Stroehe and Jane
Stroehie.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of a
decree Of said tOyrt. t tered in the above en-
titled cause. on the twenty VI bird day of Juue A.
d. ls!h. | shall. on Saturday. the tbirtieth
day of July \. Il. le!'S at the hourof one O'Clock
in the afternoon, At the north door of the
court house. in the city of Rock Island. in
said county of Rock Island. to satisfy said de
cree. sell az public venduc to the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand that certain par
Gel of land situate in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, known and DIES cribed as fol
lows. to-wit:
Lot number five ~ in block number one
%, in Charles Bufords addition to the city of
Rock lsla"d. aS said lot Is designated upon the
plat OF said addition recorded in the recorder =
Office of said Rock Island county in book q of
records Of deeds ut page 100 thereof.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois this 9Th day
OF July A. ID. 1895
ELwIS T.. PARMENTER
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County Ill.
JOHN T. STAFFORD.
Compliments Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS.
To Eold Their State Convention n bet roit
On sept. 81 Next.

Detroit. July 29-At 4 meeting of the
Republican state central committee,
held here yesterday afternoon. it was
decided to hold the state convention for
nomination Of state officers in Detroit
IT. y. Twelve votes were taken be-
fore decision was reached. a portion
If the coumittee-particu iarly the Pin
gree rer urging an early convention.
whiie The ants. among them II. NJ. Fer
~. the state chairman. desired sh1r;
campaign
Senator burrows. who is a candidate
for reelection before the next lsEisla-
ture, is said to have favored the later
date for the convention. Governor Pin
gree has not yet announced his person
al preferences as 10 United States SEN
atcr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF John Sauermann. deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad.
uiuiS.r.ItUr with the viii annexed OF the estate
OF John SaucrrnaHn. lale of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois. deceased hereby gives
notice that he viii appear before the county
court Of Rock Island county, at the county
court room. in the city of rock Island. n the
September term. on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER next. 1T which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested 20 attend, for the purpose OF hay
ing the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day OF July. \. D. 1898
CHARLES r. BATTLES.
Administrator with the VIII Annexed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
DECISION ON THE STAMP TAX.
Judge Tuley at Chicago Says the Company
Must Pay for the stamp.

Chicago. July ce-In the case brought
by the Illinois Manufacturers associa-
tion against the United States Express
oompany-a test case on the question
whether the shipper or the express COM
pany should rsy the stamp tax
On goods shirped-Juige Tulsy yester-
DAY ruled IN every point against the
company. The case viii be carried 10
higher tribunals by the defendants in
the suit.
Judge Tuley's opinion covered every
phase press nted by the original bill and
the answer. except the constitutional
question raised by the defendants Upon
This the court refuses TO rule. but not.
however. without expressing mis- opin-
ion that there was no ground for the
CCrtsntIDr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
WILL 60 FOR PENwELL NOW
Strikers at Pana Released. There Being No
Case Against Them

Pana. Ills. July 29.-The trial of the
seven union miners arrested at the in
stiSation of Mayor Warren Penwell for
assembling on the streets leading to the
Penwell mine. of which he is one Of the
owners. was brought to sudden end =
ing yesterday afternoon. when only half
Of the evidence for the prosecution was
in. City Attorney Morgan dismissed the
case, and the miners were released from
custody. The evidence Of the pyosecu-
ton was largely in favor of the miners.
and the only proceeding fer the city
was to dismiss the case
The arrested miners have Instituted
suit against Mayor Penwell and his
bondsmen for s50CC0 damages for false
imprisonment and defamation of char
aCter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Being Doomed for Goyernor

Mascoutah, Ills, July 29.-John Mich
olas Perrin, of this county. is being
doomed by the southern Illinois free sill
yer newspapers for the Democratic
nomination for governor in the next
campaign. The alleged rupture be-
tween Ex-Governor Altgeld and Mayor
Harrison, Of Chicago. will. it is claimed.
result in the nomination of a southern
Illinois Democrat for governor in the
next campaign. hence the activity Of
PERKINS, friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Ovcrtures from the E,ani.yrrs.

Oshkosh. Wis. LILY 2a-Thr ind;ca-
tiCns are that a se.tism= 1T CT thu Osh-
knsh strike may soon ie accomplish d.
Tn FCs;er-E2:ner company ne o: the
six firms who have no: succeeded in
making terms with their men. has ac-
ooid:rg to the general secretary Of the
organization nf w0 fwnrkcrs. asked for
committee Of strikers - meet with
the management intend ns to discuss
'parca m "a : uTes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Maria Simmon, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrItOr OF the estate OF Marie SimmOn.
late of ihe county of Rock Island state of
Illinois, decedSeu. hereby gives notice that he
Will appear befO.c the county court of Rock
l,land county Mt the office OF the clerk OF said
court, in the city of itlck Island at the Septem.
Der term. ON the first Monday in Superintendent.
at which time all per onS h+vinS claims against
said estate are notified and requ, sted to at
tend. for the purpose OF having the same adj
lustcd
All persons Indebted to said estate are re
queSted to make immediate payment To the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July A. d. 1899.
IS. :. KENNOETHY. Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
IrnuuIe in IN s;.Inois Regiment.

Washington. July 29-There is some
confusion at CsTp Alser n the seventh
Illinois regiment owing to a multiple
ity If orders. Governor Tanner or
dered that a Lieutenant colonel should
have command # battalion as tha
war department refused To appoint 4
third mGi1-. Recently, however. the de-
rartmeEt. - is said. has designate
Major q. G. DaIinu II taks command ot
the battalion in charge IF Lieut.. Col
MOri3rty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Il. and l., Association League.

Omaha. July 29.-T'he sixth annual
session of the United states League Of
Local Building and Loan associations
closed yesterday with the election of
officers for the next year. The officers
chosen were: President Fred Bader.
Cincinnati; secretary, II. L. Cellarius.
Cincinnati
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Acted as a Lightning Rod,

Colorado Springs. Colo, July 20
During an electrical storm here young
Arthur Robinson was riding horse
back when a bolt of lightning struck
him in the center of the head, tearing
his hat to pieces and passing down his
body. making a scared mark and thence
entering the horse. which was instantly
killed. Robinson viii recover. 1t is said
but his sense Of hearing is lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Calls 1t a Remarkable speecb.

London, July 2s.-The Daily Mail says
this morning: With the remarkable
speech of United States Senator DAVIS.
of st. Paul, two peoples have buried
the past. Senator Davis speech is
fina! and complete answer to the speech
of NJ. Chamber lin at Birmingham
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29

Mascoutah. Ills, Jsly 29.-GeJrge Mol
a prominent and wealthy farmer res!i.
ing ane mile from Mascouath. commit
ted suicide Tuesday night. He got NJ
AT midnight. ostensibly to shoot an owl
took down shotgun and went out on
the lawn. where he placed the gun TO his
head and pulled the trigger with his