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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
[innevOld & Ode.
Price Fighters.
CALIFORNIA!
Through Tourist Sleepers.

Each Tuesday during the winter
season, the B., G.. r. Il N. Ry. will
run a Tourist sleeping car through to
California. These sleepers will be at
tached to Main Line train No. 2 and
will run to Los Angeles and San
Francisco via Kansas City, Fit. Worth,
Tex, and the Southern Pacific Ry.-
the ideal southern route, free from de-
lays and snow blockades. The time
is only tour days and the rate only
$3.50 per berth. mhe berths are large
enough tolaccommodate two persons.
A special conductor and colored porter
accompany each Car to attend to the
wants of passengers. Meals served in
dining car or may be prepared on
cooking range provided for that pur-
pose.
For full information regarding rates,
time of trains, berth reservations, etc.,
call on agents of this line, or address
Mr.. Jno. G. Farmer, A., G. P. & T. A.,
Cedar Rapids, la.
Write for descriptive matter. Soft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
BLUFFToN.

Oct. 80, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
Miss Alice Shortreed, of Postville,
was visiting Miss Matte Richmond
last week.
Miss Elzea commenced her school in
sub. district No. 8, Bluffton township
last Monday.
r. S. Wolfenberger has been en-
gagged to teach the school in Bluffton
village this winter.
Sam Magnes passed through town
Friday on his way to Burr Oak, look
ing after unsafe bridges.
The Ladies' Aid Society has ordered
bell for the Friends church; it will
probably be here in few days.
Miss Annie Van Lone, of Mime
apolis, visited the past week at ]. M.
Akers, and returned home Monday.
We understand that the road gang
will be working on the ravine road this
week, and that will make good outlet
to DEBORAH and that is what has long
been needed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
HESPER.
Oct. 81, 1899.

Oct. 81, 1899.
tFrom our regular correspondent
Election next Tuesday.
g. e. Dillington visited at Mabel
yesterday.
Frank Darlington is having a large
barn erected.
A. Nelson and F. Allen have return
ed from Rose Creek.
A little girl arrived at the home of
Nels Nelson, Oct. 22d.
Mrs. Betsy Potter is moving into
her new house this week.
Confirmation took place at the Luz
theran church on Sunday.
Mr.. Hutchins, wife and children, re-
turned to Walton, Wis, today.
The young people enjoyed themselves
at party at j. Freeman's last evening.
Mrs. Caroline Miles, of Canton, Sun
dayed with her daughter, Mrs. Cyrus
Burt.
Mrs. G. Holway, of DEBORAH, has
been spending several days with Hesper
friends.
DIR. ]. s. Roome, of Calmar, and
Treasurer w. o. Nordheim, of DEBORAH,
were callers in town the Goth.
q. l.. Potts leaves Friday for Luz
verne, Mimi, to take charge Of an
elevator for j. p. Coffey this winter.
Mrs. B. G. Street expects to leave for
Hesper, North DAKOTA, on Thursday,
to visit her son John and other rela-
tives.
An entertainment was given at the
school house west of town on Friday
evening. Those that were present re-
port q very pleasant time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
A DIAMOND FOR A DOLLAR.
A Limited Special Offer Which Will
Last for Ten Days Only.

GENUINE POMONA DIAMONDS
have a worldwide reputation. 1t is
almost impossible to distinguish them
from genuine diamonds costing hun
dreds of dollars each. They are worn
by the bestspeople. We will forward a
Genuine Pomona Diamond mounted
in heavy ring, pin, or stud to any
address upon receipt of price, sl.0O
each. Earrings, screws or drops, So
per pair. Ring settings are made of
one continuous piece of thick, shelled
gold, and are warranted not to tarnish.
Special combination offer for ten days
only. Ring and stud sent to any adj
dress upon receipt of $3.50. Send tor
catalogue. In ordering ring give fin
ger measurement by using a piece of
string also full particulars. Address
plainly, THE POMONA CO., f,
llSl-llS3 Broadway, New York.
1868
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
Ammo uncement of Opening of New Line
the B., c. r. & N. Ry. Between Arm
strong and EstherviIIe, Ia

Ammo uncement of Opening of New Line o
the B., c. r. & N. Ry. Between Arm
strong and Estherville, Ia
On and after Oct. Is, trains on this
new line will run between Armstrong
and Baskerville as follows:
Going West-Passenger No. 70l
leaves Armstrong 4:4O p. m. arrives
Estherville 6 p. M.
Freight No. TAI leaves Armstrong
4:30 p. m. arrives Estherville $40 p. m.
Going East-Passenger No. 7O4
leaves Estherville $50 a. m. arrives
Armstrong 1000 a. m.
Freight No. 1876 leaves Baskerville
3:20 a. m. arrives Armstrong a. m.
All trains daily except Sunday.
These new trains are a continuation
of the regular trains on the Forest City
division and will run between Dows
and Baskerville. The distance from
Armstrong to Baskerville is 10 miles,
and the new stations between these
points are Maple Hill and Luzon.
This new line offers splendid induce
ments for merchants and professional
men who wish to secure suitable loca.
ton in new country. For particulars
address Jno. G. Farmer, A. G.. p. & II.
A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. tl2-1
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correspondence
News Happenings of the County,
Reported by Competent Corps of Writer'S
FRANKVILLE.

Oct. 81, 1899.
(Frorn Our regular correspondent.
Tom Letchford had an Indian
family for neighbors from Friday until
Monday morning.
Mrs. Charles. McClintock has been
great sufferer for several weeks,
with heart disease.
Miss Minnie Felt and Miss Pierce, of
Ludlow, were guests of Miss Edna
Letchford over the Sabbath.
Farmers are busy with corn-husking
and threshing. The huskers have to
get hump on themselves this year.
A good many of the old settlers
(setters) are being removed to Waukon
in coops by Frank Peck. Frank is
hustler.
j. Il. Webster is treating his house
to fresh coat of paint. He proposes
to keep in line with his city friends.
Oscar Amonrud is the artist employed.
Fred Hoyt and E. E. Peck bought
grubbing machine last week. They
are now prepared to take contracts;
hazel brush or something easy pre-
ferred
Unfortunately for the ladies of this
vicinity both churches are without a
pastor at present, and they are afraid
their new winter hats will get out of
style before they get a chance to dis
play them.
The contractor will complete his
work on the school house in District
No. 3 this week. Mr.. Trytten has
performed his work to the perfect
satisfaction of the Board, and they
cheerfully recommend him to anyone
in need of his serves.
Subscription papers to raise money
to purchase new bell for the M. E.
church are being circulated by E. E.
Peck and John Todd two of our
public spirited citizens, and we expect
to hear a sweet toned new bell calling
worshipers to service in the near
future.
The good people of District No.
will dedicate their new school house
by giving a sociable and entertainment
Nov. 10 tn. Our new Supt. is expected
to be in attendance and give us a
short talk along educational lines
The Frankville quartet will help
furnish music and every one will be
required to sing song or tell good
story; in case of failure a fine of a
nickel will be imposed. Supper will
be served by the ladies of the district.
Everybody come and have good
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
BURR OAK.
Oct. 30. 1899.

Oct. 80, 1899.
From our regular correspondent
+. Feltis is having new barn built.
School closed Friday for two weeks
vacation.
Bert Kimball, of DEBORAH, has COM
menced work for f. G. Schanck.
C. Manning and family move to
Freeport this week, where Clark has a
position in the paper mill.
A. Kimber has just completed large
ice house for the creamery. The
creamery also has new engine.
Mrs. Emmons accompanied her grand
mother, Mrs. Bane, to her home at
Westgate, ] uesday, and remained un-
til Friday.
The sociable given by the Rebecka
Lodge at Schanck's hotel Saturday
evening was decided success; proceeds
amounted to about $500.
Horse distemper is following up the
hog cholera. So many of Luther Reeds
horses were sick at time, that he was
compelled to stop the farm work.
Mrs. Effie Wilson, arolan died at the
home of her father, d. Wilson, Satur-
day morning. Funeral services were
held at the Catholic church yesterday.
At the rate Canoe is growing it will
soon take in Canton and Prosper, ac-
cording to the Canoe correspondent of
the Republican. 1t already takes in
news within ten miles of the state line.
A Halloween hunt" party will be
given in the I. o. G. Il. hall Tuesday
evening. Owing to the lack of moon
light, the boys had better provide them
selves with torch lights or they will
have to pay for the oysters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
CASTALIA.
Oct. 81, 1899.

Oct. 81, 1899.
fFrom our regular correspondent
Halloween parties tonight.
Irwin Allen and wife were Burr Oak
visitors last week.
Many are attending the sale at Mrs.
Fred Aliens today.
The Epworth League held business
meeting last evening.
Roy McMartin has been building an
addition to his house.
Mrs Webster and Arthur, of Post
vile, visited relatives here Sunday.
A great many of the sporting element
were out squirrel hunting last Sunday.
Mr.. Lathrop, of Minneapolis visited
his niece, Mrs. A. G.. Tatro, over Sun
day.
w. N. Burdick, of the Postvile Re
4 view, was business visitor last Satur-
day.
III. S. Anderson's residence is nearing
completion. 1t is one of the finest in
town.
Mrs. A. E. Waugh and Lula came
up from Monona Saturday, returning
Sunday.
Miss Alice Bloxham goes to Fayette
tomorrow to spend the winter there
dressmaking.
Deputy Grand Master Geyger, of the
A. o. U. W., will meet with the local
lodge tonight.
Irwin Allen goes to DEBORAH tomorrow
to take in horses he bought last week
around Burr Oak.
Alice Bloxham and Floy Alspaugh
were entertained at 5 O'Clock Tea at
w. X. Riggs last eve.
Kramer & Son announce they will
close their store at 8 p. m. except Sa-
turday nights, after Nov. list.
Fred Kittinger was called to Postville
yesterday to relieve the night operator
at the @. M. & st. p. Depot.
Carlton Harvey purchased a steam
engine last week of MI. Greenwood and
will use it for general purposes.
Mrs. John Walsh came up from
Cedar Rapids yesterday for a visit with
her daughter, Mrs, Frank Doud.
The Ladi7SSzAid of the M. E. church
will meet with Mrs. A. G. Tatro Thurs
day. Dinner will be served at noon.
Mrs. Hattie Van Hoosier arrived
yesterday on the Burlin, spn, and gave
her mother, Mrs. Stewart, happy
surprise.
]. G. Garland brought his mother up
from Dubuque yesterday. She will
spend the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Allen.
The M. w. A. have several candi-
dates to initiate tomorrow night and
expect visiting brothers present from
Clermont and Ossian.
Messrs. ID. N. Turner and A. w.
Kramer, Jr., were elected delegates to
attend the state convention Epworth
League, which meets in Cedar Rapids
this week.
The following officers were elected at
the l. 0. G. Il. lodge last Saturday
night for the ensuing quarter: G. IT,,
Welton Cornell; V. p, Lizzie Richards;
Sec, Bessie Rathbun; F. Sec., Fred
Riggs; Treas, Vera Bollman; Chap,
Jennie Smith; Mar, Alonzo Harvey;
ID. NJ, Herbert Banning; G. Edith
Hunter; PC. t., Chas. Buchanan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01

The tuition rate for a complete
business course or shorthand and type
writing course, at Valdez Business
College is $3.50 a month. The business
course embraces bookkeeping, arithme-
tic, commercial law, business forms,
penmanship, correspondence, spelling,
grammar, composition, rapid calcula-
ton, actual business and office practice.
1858
AT $3.50 strictly all-wool black or
brown, kersey beaver cvercoats, ele-
gantly made and trimmed silk velvet
collar, worth fully $40. Bears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
How's This?

We offer one hundred dollars re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truax, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, whole
sale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
FORT ATKINSON.

Oct. 80, 1899.
(From our regular correspondence
G. E. Cooney drove to Saude Monday.
Mrs. Stribley is reported as being very
sick.
Lloyd Weller came up from Airing
ton Thursday.
&c. Morris and wife were down from
Calmar Sunday.
Misses Edna and May Lawrence, of
Navan, were in this city Monday.
Louis Kraal returned Thursday from
Washington, where he has been for
the past year.
Mrs. r. Weller, of Empire, Mimi,
came to this city Wednesday for visit
with relatives.
There will be Halloween sociable
at the home of VIM. Summers next
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ace Webster and
daughter, Arlene, of Waucoma, spent
Sunday with HI. Tower and wife.
A Growing State. New Towns in Iowa.
Upon the recent extensions of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail-
way in Western Iowa, its Land Depart
ment has located several new towns as
follows:
Northam.-In Buena Vista County 8
miles south of Storm Lake.
Nemaha.-In Sac County IL miles
northwest of Sac City.
Lytton.-In Sac County miles east
of Sac City.
Lavinia.-In Calhoun County 6 miles
west of Rockwell City.
Varina.-In Pocahontas County !
miles north of Fonda.
These towns are located in the finest
corn belt and healthiest stock raising
district in Iowa, each surrounded by
rich and well settled territory.
If you want business and money, now
is your opportunity to obtain both by
procuring choice lots in these future
cities.
The Railway Co. has about 100 other
town sites in various states traversed
by this great line and will gladly fur
nish you information concerning same
if you will write to III. G. HAUGAN,
Land Commissioner, or G. A. PADLEY,
General Land Agent, c., M. & st. p.
R'y Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01
For Sale.

One Of the best dwelling houses In
DEBORAH, located in Curtins adj
dition. Will be sold cheap If sold
Immediately.
GEO. E. SMITH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01

Mems beaver overcoats at S.,
strictly all-wool qualities at $3.50.
Bears.
New nobby shirts, Monarch and
Manhattan qualities. Bears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-11-01

Those top overcoats at $3.50 are
sold in many places at $40. Bears.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-17
SPIRITUAL FEAST
FOR THE LEAGUE
Services Of the Sabbath
at Santa Cruz.
NUMEROUS MEETINGS HELD
PRAYERS ASCEND WITH THE
RISING OF THE SUN.
Annual Convention of San Francisco
District Closes With an I'M
pressive Conservation
Ceremony.
MEETINGS HELD
PRAYERS ASCEND WITH THE
RISING OF THE SUN.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SANTA CRUZ, April 16.-This has
been a day long to be remembered by
the Epworth Leaguers of San Francis
co district It has been a feast of good
things. The first service was sunrise
meeting at O'Clock. The young Chris
tians gathered at this early hour at the
Methodist Church. The prayer service
was Ted by Rev. Hazen J. Little. pastor
of Sequel church. With praise. prayer
and testimony a delightful hour was
spent Afterward the Leaguers gath
cred in front of the church and sere-
naded the people of Santa Cruz with a
service of song.
At $3.50 a grand Sunday school rally
was held, c. B. Perkins of San Fran
cisco presiding. The superintendents
of the various Sunday schools were
seated on the platform and for an hour
the people were instructed in regard to
a model Sunday school. Those taking
mart were: c. B. Perkins of Simpson
Memorial, San Francisco; Rev. Eli Nc
Clish. Id of the University OF the
Pacific; Adolf Jacob of the First
Church. San Francisco; Rev. j. W. Bry-
ant of Salinas, ]. Z. Robertson OF Santa
Cruz. w. H. Heard of East Santa Cruz.
L IL.
Rev. Mr.. Schwartz of Japan and DIR.
Abbott of San Francisco. Miss Mary
z. Morgan extended the greeting OF the
First Congregational Sunday school or
Santa Cruz.
At II o'clock the church was crowded
to the doors by persons who gathered
to hear an eloquent sermon preached
nv Rev. Charles Edward Locke, DID,,
Of Central Church of San Francisco.
The puIpits of the Evangelical churches
were occupied by visiting Methodist
clergymen. At the Christian Church
Rev. ]. w. Bryant preached; at the
First Baptist, Rev. Mr.. Angwin.
At 8 o'clock there was gatnerlng
of juniors at the Methodist Church. An
enthusiastic rally of these little ones
was conducted by Junior Superintend-
ent Miss Ettie B. Lloyd of Pacific
Grove.
At $3.50 mass meeting for young
men only was held at the Young Mems
Christian Association. 1t was led bv
C. b. Perkins of San Francisco.
One of the best gatherings Of the
meeting, the Congregational Christian
Endeavor Society uniting with the
leaguers. j. r. Robertson Of Santa
Cruz led the service.
"'he convention hau outgrown the
Methodist Church. and through the
courtesv of the Congregational Church.
which rave UP it's evening service. the
crowning meeting was held in this large
edifice, which was crowded to it's utmost
capacity The praise service, led by Rob
ert Husband, was rousing one. 1t
was followed by sermon by Rev. Eli
McClish of the University of the Pa
ciffc. Conservation service followed
led by Presiding Elder w. w. Case. It
was a solemn and fitting close for the
convention of SO.
The next convention is to be held at
Pacific Grove in 1900. and from now on
until the international convention at
Indianapolis the leaguers Of California
will work to have the international
convention of 1901 meet in California
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-17
SOCIETY BELLIES
NARROW ESCAPE
RunoWay Team Smdshes Vehicles
oDd EndaDgers Several Lives
at Sop Rofdel.

RAFAEL April 16-N Sarah of millionaire
bellies of society within an
dashing into
pavement maddened horses of which was
the other would nave
and extcad herself from her peril
quickly she did
sf the bus between the narroTgauge
Robinson was stand
ing became frightened by locomotive ana
lierzog sat
in in the path of the frightened animals
lifted the buggy out OF the
just in % accident
the eXclted ad
close the curb OF +
the of Fourth and d
diagony The OF her
the walk The two
fell
The other reared and ase out
lady lay between
the PROSTATE beast to place OF
Her after the collision and one Of the
the place of the col
caught block further down
the fallen above deprived of it's supports broke
downward was placed unoer
tir1eto
w summoned attend Miss Began but the
Young slightly bruised and would go home j.
her the home of her uncle
AAa4A4a4a+84 y % %9@3%3%@
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-17
EXCELLENT CATCH
BY A FISHERMAN

SAN QUENTIN, April 16.-While Cor
don Tichner was fishing off the wharf
at San Quentin to-day he caught a speci-
men of the finny tribe of which President
Jordan of Stanford University probably
will try hard to obtain possession II
was a striped bass fourteen inches long
and weighed thirteen and a half pornds
When Tichner managed to land the fish
after a game struggie on the part of the
to sell it for a dollar, but when apprised
of the value of his prize he refused 70
part with it at any price and took If fo
San Francisco on the next train. Strined
bass are very rare, and this one is fhe
first known to have been caught in the
waters of the bay. A few We're placed
in San Pablo Bay some time ago, and
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-17
VAST ARMY
NEEDED TO PACIFY
PHILIPPINES
Continued from First Page.

being left entirely to his discretion. The
insurgent leader has established his
headquarters at San Fernando, to the
northwest of Malolos, and I suppose
General Otis contemplates a movement
against that city. General Lawton only
had 1900 men under his command, and
it was of course impossible for him to
divide his forces by stationing detach-
ments in every village captured. His
command will be useful. however. in
assisting in the advance on Malolos or
in reinforcing the line about the city
of Manila. 1t is possible that when the
lake rises, as the Herald's dispatch in
dicates, General Otis will resume the
campaign in the southern part Of the
island"
An official Of the State Department
with whom I talked told me the COM
mission would continue it's effort to get
the natives acquainted with the inten-
tions of the United States. This will
be done by means of gunboats sent out
for the purpose by Admiral Dewey and
by expeditionary forces such as that
of General Lawton.
II am confident" he continued, "as
soon as the natives fully understand
that this Government proposes to treat
them literally they will renounce their
allegiance to Aguinaldo and turn to the
United States Since the issuance of
the proclamation the members Of the
commission have talked with many
Filipinos who have expressed them
selves as highly gratifed at the liberal
treatment promised them, and Presi-
dent Schurman has reported to the
State Department that the effect of the
instrument has been splendid. The
commission has not yet got into COM
munication with any of the leaders of
the insurgents, but it is hoped that this
will shortly be effected, and then I
have no doubt you will witness a
prompt reduction of Aguinaldo's forces.
1t is appreciated by the President that
an attempt to pacify the island by
means of the military and naval forces
alone would perhaps require several
years, but reinforced by the diplomatic
work of the commission it is believed
that the rebellion will be brought to
an end within a comparatively short
time AS Luzon is the seat of rebel
lion the commission will remain on that
island until peace and order are re-
stored. when they will visit other
islands. 1 understand they will go
in company with influential natives
throughout the archipelago, who will
be employed to spread the news OF the
friendly treatment which this Govern
ment proposes 70 accord to them"
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-17
ELECTIONS IN SPAIN.
Many Persons injured in Disturb
ances and an Agent Killed.

MADRID, April 16.-The elections to the
new Cortes passed off quietly in Madrid.
Some disturbances occurred at Bilbao,
and many persons were injured at Va
lencia and at Guitar de Aza in Andalusia.
At Granada an election agent was muir
dered
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-17

man who was hurt We're going to kill
me and wreck my place. So this even
ing l was fearing trouble, and my wife
happening to come up from the house
I told her to find policeman. 1 was
talking to the officer when a corporal
from the Fourth Cavalry, a friend Of
mine, came in, and, calling me into the
back room, told me that he thought my
life was in danger. He said he had
heard they We're going to kill me and
wreck the house after retreat had
sounded. I made him tell the same
/ thing to the policeman, and after he
left another policeman came in.
L was talking about the threats 70
the policeman when We saw a big
crowd Of soldiers coming down from the
Presidio. There must have been two
or three hundred of them, and as soon
as they were near enough they began
throwing rocks and brickbaUs at the
building and also fired several shots
One of the policemen told me to put
out the lights and skip out the back
way While the other officer Went for
help. 1 got out as quick as I could. the
policeman standing in front OF the
building to keep the crowd back. After
I got away from the place I ran to the
UniOn-street car and started for the
North End Police Station. When the
car reached Van Ness avenue hill
looked back and saw a blaze. I knew
at once that it was my place burning.
Rehfelds statement is corroborated
by II. A Wells, a, cook in his employ.
He estimated his loss at S2500. The
damage to the other buildings which
were destroyed by fire amounts to
about $500, partially covered by insur-
ance.