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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Every business has its depressions.
Good prices for stock will even up
things in the long run. Breeders who
have kept up their courage are now
raeping their reward. The world must
be fed, and it pays to stand by our stock
all the time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
DANGER.

Quinn-Di ck's father must be rail-
road man.
De Fonte-What makes you think
so?
Quinn-Because when Dick lost on
the races and wrote home for money
his father replied in four words.
De Fonte-What were they?
Quinn-Keep off the track.-Chicapo
News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

All sheep do better upon variety of
food. If grain is fed, give it at night.
The starvation process injuries the quail
ity as well as the quantity of flesh, and
affects the wool in the same way.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

ers, and their condition in life happy
and satisfactory, despite the human
tendency to grumble. There is no.
where now disposition to frown upon
the farmer of small acres.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

'Dear Tim-I'm sending you my old
coat by parcel post, so I've cut the but
tons off to make it lighter. But you
will find them in the inside pocket.
Yours truly, Pat"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

No stockman should have excuse for
his failures, for he has many careful ex-
periments as correct guides. The rela-
tions of feeding to growth and improve
ment are given in way which can be
readily understood by the man who
strives to learn.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Don't you think you could follow
some higher occupation than begging?"
81 s'pose could, but it is US beggars
that he'ps keep other people at work"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

A Kansas farmer had his hair cut the
other day by barber for the first time.
On leaving the chair he said diffident-
ly: ''What shall 1 do with the hair?
Do have to take it away with me?"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

''Well, Johnny, shall forgive you
this time and it's very pretty of you
to write letter to say you are sorry" "
eyes, ma. Don't tear it up, please.
"Why, johnny"
"Because it will do for the next
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

He-I wish could be kissing bug
q little while.
She-Oh, we'll, there might be little
kissing bee, you know.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Willie-I say, auntie, what did Uncle
Bob marry you for?
Aunt-Why, for love, of course.
Willie-Love will make q man dc
almost anything, won't it auntie?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
AGRICULTURAL.

For a month previous to weaving the
more grain calves, colts, lambs and pigs
are able to eat the better. They will
then not lose SO much flesh, and will
worry less.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

One pound of oil meal, well cooked,
pounds of buttermilk when fed to swine
in large quantities; it will highly in
crease its feeding value.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Here are some more children's say
ings gathered by ''The Chicago News:
''What kind of dog is that, papa?'
asked small Johnny, as he observed the
big animal chasing his own tail.
''That's watch dog" replied the
father. Sand will he go as soon as he
winds himself up?" asked Johnny. 1t
was the first time little four-year-old
Willie had ever seen a snake, and as
it writhed and squirmed along he rar
into the house to tell of his discovery
"Oh, mamar' he exclaimed, "come
here, quick; here's a tail wagging
without any dog"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
THE MERRY.GO.ROUND.

s'Isn't Jobbs somewhat penurious?"
"He's 90 stingy that he won't give
his children middle names"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Bridget-"I can't stand the missus,
sur"
Won Blumer (sarcastically)-'Tt's a
pity, Bridget, that I couldn't have Sc
lected wife to suit you"
Bridget-"Sure, sur, we all make
mistakes"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

"Uucle Reuben" inquired city
young lady, who was spending few
days with country relatives, is that
chicken by the gate a Brahma?"
NO." replied the old farmer; "he's
a Leghorn."
"Why, certainly, to be sure" ex-
claimed the city girl. "How stupid oi
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

1t is only by applying the maximum
of labor to the minimum of land that the
best results can be achieved in inten-
sive agriculture. Every small farmer,
at least, should be an intensive man.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Benny was new boy at school, and
as the teacher enrolled his name in her
book, she asked:
"Where do you live, Benny?"
son Blinker Street." he answered.
"You should say 'In Blinker Street.
That is considered the proper form
now."
''Yes'm."
''You have lately come to town,
have you not?"
"Yes'm."
"Where was your home before?"
"Boonville.
"Where is Boonville?"
SIN the Erie Canal, ma'am," said
Benny. And many will be inclined to
think that, taking the teachers
premises for granted, Benny's language
was logically correct.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
s, s. s. FOR THE BLOOD

drives every mpury in the blood and in this
permanently the most obstinate ulcer 1t
the only blood remedy guaranteed purely vegetable, and
tans particle potash mercury other mineral S.
cures Contagious Blood Poison Scrou Cancer Carr Eczema
Ulcers Bos other blood trouble Insist
upon S. S. S. nothing take its place.
Valuable mailed Swift Specific Company Atlanta Ga
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

Willie looking curiously at the Wis
itor)-"Where did the hen bite, you,
Mr.. Jones? I don't see any of the
marks"
Mr.. Jones-"Why, Willie? haven't
been bitten by any hen."
Willie-"Mamma, didn't you tell
papa Mr.. Jones was dreadfully hen
pecked? Why, mamma, how funny
you look! Your face is all red!''
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

All trains daily except Sunday.
+. E. DEWEY, @. A. CHAMBERS,
Gen'l Manger. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Detroit, Mich.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
EIPOSIUtUTt "
Choice New Goods

here array almost without end, of
brightness, freshness, latest Effects
that wiU mrke it immensely prae-
teal to include this store in your
visit, all its eourtesies and eonUen-
fences at your command.
New SILKS, Dress Goods, Suitings,
new Laees and embroideries-aW
these lines shouting elaborate assort-
ments, medium to highest class.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
le merits of S. S. S. every claim

made for it is backed up strongly by convincing
testimony of those who have been cured by it
and know of it's virtues by experience.
Mr.. L. J. Clark, of Orange Courthouse Va, writes:
For six years had obstinate running ulcer my
ankle which times caused me intense suffering was
disabled for long while that wholly unit for
One of the best doctors treated constantly
did good then tried various blood remedies
without the least benefit. s. s. S. was so highly recon-
mended that concluded try it, and the effect
wonderful 1t seemed to get right at the seat OF the
disease and force the poison out, and l
.nleteY cured" Swifts Specific
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
Room

taking foremost stand with variety
of new suits, Jackets, eapes, skirts,
silk and cloth waists, girls REFERS,
that wiN put you in touch with a
class of distinctly smart fashioning
--eStent and eorreetness--you'Ue 'Ue
neUer seen the like Of here or any
nIoeo pIeo
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
B. & b.
Pittsburg Exposition

a treat of rare interest-more e.x-
eellent than eUer before-the fine
music alone worth a trip.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19

The superiority of our Flour has long been
conceded 1t combines good strength with
rich color and uniform quality, and stands
unriavlled. We are always in the market for
milling wheat in any quantity.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-09-19
RUNNING SORE
ON HIS ANKLE: ]:
After Six Years Of Intense
Suffering, Promptly Cured

entire circulation is in depaved I 4e con9n n ar Ihy
stanty sappng away vitality In every the poison must
the blood and amount external treatment
have effect
merits of s. s. s. claim
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Post Office to be Moved.

A post office inspector came to De-
corah last week and carefully examin-
I'd the DEBORAH post office, coming to
the conclusion that the building was
not fitting one for post office, and
as consequence an official notice called
for bids for furnishing building
with all fixtures necessary for a post
office building. Since then there has
been a good deal of verbal strife as to
the question of location. West Water
street wants the Severson building, oc-
cupied by Kjome & Ness, Winnebago
street people prefer the Caldwell build,
ing, ard those on East Water street
desire that it he located in the build.
ing recently vacated by Iver3s Larson
while several other buildings are talk
ed of. However, the date for opening
bids is the oath of this month, after
which the question will probably be
decided.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Henry HeiveIy Dies in Klond,ke.

The sad news came to Decurah Fri
day that Henry Heively had died Ia
Klondike. 1t is pathetic story. The
last complete letter received here from
him was written last September. Fri
day letter came to his mother here,
in the fore part of which he said that
he was located about twenty miles out
Dawson City. 1t was dated Jan. 10Th,
aud said that he had been sick about
two months from pneumonia and
scurvia, that his doctor advised him tC
come out over the ice, but he was tee
weak. The latter part of the letter
was dated Feb. 18th, was written by
Henry's partner, who stated that he
had taken Henry to the hospital
where he died on Feb. 18th. He was
about thirty-eight years old. The
many friends of the family extend
their heartfelt sympathy to the be
reaved ones.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
How to Restore Furniture.

To restore to their original appearance
antique pieces of furniture which have
become unsightly on account of too fire.
quent vanishing or besmeariDg by un-
skilled hands the following method is
employed: Take equal parts of strong
alcohol and good oil of turpentine and
heat this mixture in bottle by placing
it in hot water. With this warm liquid
paint the article, whereupon the old
varnish will dissolve at once The var.
nish is removed by scraping and WHIP
ing, and the spreading, scraping and
cleaning are repeated as often as neces-
sary until the surface has become en-
tirely clean again, SO that the object
may be rendered glossy or dull, as de-
sired. This process is especially recon-
mended, since it does not change or at
tack the color of the wood. as is often
the case il I've is used.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
An Old Pioneer Gone.

Bernhardt Kornmeyer, one of the old
residents of this city, passed away
last Friday night at nine O'Clock, after
lingering illness. He was almost
seventy-two years of age, had been, be-
sides farmer, in the brick making
business here for good many years.
He was born in Boden, Germany, and
when he came to this country settled
ut Cleveland, Ohio, later moving here.
He leaves wife, three sons and four
daughters. The funeral services were
held at the Catholic church yesterday
morning at ten o'clock.
Mr.. Kornmeyer was an honest, in
dustrious man who was much esteemed,
and will be greatly mourned by his
many friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
How to Make Celery Scum.

Take head, wash, cut into pieces of
finger length, add large double
handful of spinach, an onion, lump
of sugar, teaspoon of butter, table,
spoon of salt and three pints of water.
Cook slowly an hour. Rub tablespoon
of -four into teaspoon Of butter
smoothly in. saucepan. Strain on it
the celery liquor, stir constantly and
cook for five minutes. Then add all the
liquor, pouring as may be convenient
on to the thickened soup, or vice versa.
Boil up once, taste for seasoning, put
aside and when off the boiling point add
a half cup double cream, stir and add
to each portion as you serve it thin
slice of lemon and spray Of the youn-
gest celery leaves
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
SheriffS Sale!

BY virtue of an execution issued out of the
office of the Clerk ofthe District Court, In aud
for Winnesheik County, State of Iowa, dated
the llth day of March, A. ID. 1899, and to me
directed and delivered, / have levied on all
the right, title and Interest of John Jensen In
and TO the following described real estate,
situated In Winnesheik County, Iowa, to.wit:
The South Half so of the south West
quarter (SW1D of the North East quarter N
E14) and the North Half ma of the East II
acres OF the North Half NO OF the North
West quarter (NW14l of the South West quar-
ter (SW1p all Ia Section (26), Township l96l N.
OF Range (S, West of the 5th Il. NJ Which
property shall expose tor public sale rs the
law directs on Saturday the I'D day of April,
A. ID. 1899, at the hour of 10 O'Clock a. m, OF
said day, Mt the front door of the court house
In DEBORAH, in sal I county, or so much there
Of as shall be necessary to satisfy "a Judgment
for the sum of xiS226 Dollars, Damages, with
interest from the LIST day OF September, 1893, at
the rate OF per cent. per annum, which Jens
Jensen recovered on the 2lst day of May,
1898, In the District Court OF said County,
against John Jensen ct. al. and IL appearing
by the record that said Judgment was assign
ed to Erick Anderson and that he is still the
holder and owner thereof together with in
terest and accruing costs.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, March g. 1899,
G.. CHRIsTEN, Sheriff.
FRANK SAyRE. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Quarter Century Anniversary.

Friday, Sept. LIST, will be the twenty
fifth anniversary of the founding of
the DEBORAH Institute, and Prof.
Breckenridge proposes to make it a
gala day in the history of that institu-
ton. 1t will be made a reunion day
for old students at the Institute, and
they will gather here from all parts of
the country. Prof. Breckenridge ex-
tends an invitation to all past students
of DEBORAH Institute to join i'm this re-
union. Some noted speakers who
haue gone out from under his direction,
among them State Supt. r. Barrett,
will be present and address the re-
union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Blake-Seim.

At eight o'clock this "wednesday
morning, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. N. Seim, oc-
Cured the marriage of Mr.. g. w.
Blake, of Greene, Iowa, to Miss Julia
Seim, Rev. j. o. Haugen officiating.
The newly married couple go to their
new home at Greene today, where the
groom has farm. Both are intel
ligent and highly respected young peo-
pie, and the best wishes of many
friends go with them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05

AS the season of the year when
pneumonia, la grippe, sore throat,
coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis and
lung troubles are to be guarded against,
nothing sis a fine substitute" will
answer the purpose" or is 'Just as
good" as One Minute Cough Cure,
That is the one infallible remedy fol
all lung, throat or bronchial troubles
insist vigorously upon having 1t Il
something else" is offered you. Fol
sale by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Death of Harold Spur.

The community was shocked Thurs.
day afternoon to learn of the death al
1:30 p. m. of Harold Stiles Spur, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Spur. Harold
had been sick only day or two, and
his death was a shock to his parents
and friends. He was a bright boy,
popular with his associates, who will
greatly miss him. The funeral ser.
vices were held from the home Friday
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. M. Will
lett officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
How to Pickle Eggs.

Picked eggs are appetizing when
used as an ingredient Of salads or sand
witches They are put into cold water,
which is heated slowly and allowed to
boil for an hour. When taken out, they
are dropped at once into cold water to
keep their color. The shells are after
ward removed and the eggs put into
good vinegar in which beets have been
kept. They should remain at least a
week in this pickle, when they are
ready for service as a relish. A dozen
or more can be done at a time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
DISEASE IN IOWANs' RANKS.
Four Regiments In the Field Suffer Heav-
ily From Sickness.

Four Regiments In the Field Suffer Heav-
lily From Sickness.
DIES MONIES, March 31.-The state
war department has just completed the
compilation of the mortality record Of
Iowa volunteers to date. Iowa pat four
regiments of infantry at the disposal of
the United States. and two of these, tn
Fiftieth and Fifty-second, have already
been mustered out, and the Forty. ninth,
now in Cuba, and the Fifty-first, in the
Philippines, are under orders for muster
out and will be returned to their homes
very soon. More men died of typhoid
fever than of any other half dozen dis
eases combined. Up to date there have
been 14S deaths in the four Iowa regi.
ments from from all causes and not one
caused by other than disease. OF the
total number of deaths in the four regi-
ments l16 wore caused by typhoid fever.
The total was distributed among the
regiments as follows: Forty ninth, 81.
of which 43 were typhoid cases; Fiftieth,
Fifty-first, ? Of which typhoid caused
~ and pneumonia IL; Ffty-second, 3S,
81 being from typhoid and the cause of
Q deaths not being reported, The Forty.
ninth and Fifty-seoond were the only
regiments to lose officers The Forty
ninth lost First Lieutenant George w.
Michaelson Of company L, who died at
Jacksonville of typhoid fever, and First
Lieutenant Guy Kellogg of company G..
who was the first man of his regiment
to lose his life, dying on Aug. 81 last.
Second Lieutenant Charles +. Circuit of
company X, Fifty.second regiment, died
ct Emmettsburg of typhoid.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
A Painful Injury.

Mr.. !. 1. Tavenir was the victim of a
painful accident at his mill in West
DEBORAH Friday afternoon. While
working about the gearing of the mill
his left hand was caught, dislocatine
the wrist, and some of the bones of the
hand He narrowly escaped losing
his hand altogether. The wound was
dressed by DIR. Daubney, and put in "a
good shape as possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
How to Make Cabbage Sauce Facon.

Cut half large cabbage or a small
one fine and boil it in hot water sailed,
with teapsoon of butter and an onion.
Take out half cup of liquor, add to it
teaspoon of butter, a saltspoon Of
sugar, white pepper and the juice of
half lemon and pour into the serving
dish over the cabbage Stir we'll into it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05

Peel and halve them Remove the
core. Fill with butter. Sprinkle each
piece literally with sugar. Put little
water in the pan to prevent burning.
When done, put dash of currant jelly
ON each half pear. Serve cold. Prepare
them the day before.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
How to Saute Bread.

Thick slice of bread, two tablespoon.
fuls of butter, two tablespoonfuls grated
ham, two tablespoonfuls of grated
cheese, gill of cream, and pepper to
taste. Cut crust from bread Put the
butter in chatting dish. When very hot,
brown the bread on both sides, take it
out and put in the ham, cheese and
cream. Season with cayenne pepper
Mix all well together and when very
hot spread the mixture on the toast
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Lacking For a President.

DIES MONIES. March Ex-Governor
Shaw returned yesterday from Iowa
City, where he was called to attend a
meeting of the board of regents of the
State university. He stated that no
selection had been made of new presi
dent for the university. Aspecial from
Iowa City states that the following
names were added to the previous list
of names proposed for the presidency.
President J. L. Snyder Of the Michigan
Agricultural college and Elmer F.
Sparks. assistant professor of history
in the University of Chicago. The
board adjourned without making a Sc
lection
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05

1t is stated that the merchandise car
ried by rail in tn, United States is dou-
BILE the amount II land carriage Of all
the other nations Of the earth COMBINED.
This means that the 20. 900. 900 people
Of the United States transport twice as
much merchandise as the remaining
I. 400. 900. 900 OF mankind
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Missouri Is Rising.

ONAwA, Ia, March 31.-The Missouri
river is rapidly breaking up at this
point, and unless cold snap comes
there is sure to be a gorge south of Yu-
catan. There is six feet of water on top
of the ice crust, which is rotten and
easily broken by poles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Ten Year Sentence for Assault.

Fort DODGE, Ia, March 31.-Judge
Whitaker rendered sentence in the
case of Alva Caskey, convicted of as
sault upon Maud Ames, 12-year-old
girl. Caskey was given ten years in
the penitentiary at hard labor. The
young criminal will be taken to Ana
mOsa Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
Young Woman Marries In Haste.

FORT DODGE, March 31.-The elope-
Went and marriage of Julia LOBBY and
Bert Dickinson, a travelling photogra-
pher, has been made public. The bride
is about IS years old and is one of the
heirs of the late John LOBBY, a former
prominent Fort Dodge business man,
whose estate is about to be settled.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
How to Make EIderberry Wine.

To each four quarts Of crushed ber-
ries add one quart boiling water. Let
stand for "a hours. Press through thick
cloth and let stand until it works clear.
ekim often. Keep in cool place after
kottIing. Do not cork tight for six or
eight days
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-05
FRANK sAYKK. Attorney for Plalntif.

For quick remedy and one that
is perfectly safe for children let us
recommend One Minute Cough Cure.
1t Is excellent for Group, hoarseness,
tickling in the throat ard coughs.
For sale by Wangler Bros.