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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18
r,sc,ed Van Houteu secretary.

Dies MONIES, Jan. 13.-The board of
directors of the State Agricultural so.
ciety elected Hon. George II. Van
Houten of Lenox, Taylor county, score
tary. Five ballots were taken. The
acting secretary. Phil Fowler of Des
Moines, and Gid McFall of Oskaloosa,
were candidates. The entire day was
taken up in the bailoting. Gid Ellison
of Des Moines was reelected treasurer.
T. ID. Duke of Bloomfield was elected
chief marshal of the grounds and Mike
Mcdonald of Bayard was elected chief
of police.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18
Find Poison In the stomach.

BURLINGTON. Jan. 12.-In all proba-
bility nothing will be done further in
the case of Jud Minard, who died OF
poisoning in a saloon here Monday. 1t
was believed he was the victim OF ene-
mics who wished to get rid of his testi-
mony in criminal case. The examina,
ton of the contents of the dead mans
stomach shows the presence Of poison.
but as chemical analysis is necessary
to determine its nature and as the
charge of poisoning is vague, nothing
further will DO done. 1t is thought by
some that Ninard committed suicide.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18
Brevity.

The late Duo dc Sagan used to relate
this story: liking Frederick William
Ill was very sparing of words, as is
we'll known, but one day he was told
there was at Toplitz, where he was then
drinking the waters, Hungarian mag
nate still less laxative than the king.
An opportunity for meeting was soon
managed, and the following converse
ton took place, the king beginning:
'Bathing?' Drinking Soldier mil
lionaire.' Good Policeman King.
Compliments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18
Advertised Letters.

Steve Austenson.
Sam Anderson.
Mrs Clara Allen.
Willie S Carlson.
Frank Derey.
G A Delvack.
Theodore Halvorson
Emma Hawkes..
ID o Harris.
Ben b Halvorson.
lena Johnson.
John w Johnson.
Henry Kirkeby.
Mrs Lucy LANCE.
Maggie:M cHugh.
Mrs Mary Il Olson.
Hannah Opdahl.
A Olson.
Fred Rank.
w Skange.
Mrs euro SivensOn.
Bella Thompson.
Andrew Thompson.
MaryG Vik.
JOHN FINN, p. NJ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18
Train Wrecked by a Team.
sioux city suffragists Active.

Sioux CITY, Ia, Jan. l3.-The women
suffragists of Sioux City are preparing
to open another aggressive campaign in
the annual school election. Already
one woman has been elected to the
board. and the political equality women
say that they want another repre-
sentative on the board. They feel that
this is vital point to strike at and by
placing women on the school boards
they make their cause all the stronger
for the work in general.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18
rhe Sunshine Route 70 california.

PulIman's best tourist cars To Los
Angeles and San Francisco leave Chi
eago every Saturday at 2 O'Clock p. M.
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
R'y to Kansas City, thence via the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry to
California A real Sunshine route.
For further information apply to the
Station Ticket Agents of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway. TIL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18

10 luakt al OcCdSiou vi thiS hiitu oHc Vi
pleasure to the participants.
~
The Ladies Society of the Congrega-
tional church will give a free sociable
next Wednesday evening, Jan. 18th,
in the parlors of the church. Enter
tainment and refreshments will be
provided. Every one cordially invited
to attend
x*s
The Public School children are pre-
pairing an entertainment, consisting of
music, recitations, fancy drills, etc,
which will be given in the high school
rooms on Friday evening, Jan. Goth.
Much of the music will be furnished
by "Luren," and it is hoped that the
entertainment will be literally patron
ized
Prof. Parks has arranged for lecture
ON Feb. 18th, by Rev. III. III. Green, d.
D., of Dubuque, subject: "Person"l
Recollections of the Capture of Fort
Donelson." This lecture has been
highly complimentsd by the press of
the state, and many old friends of DR..
Green will be pleased to have an OPP
portunity of hearing him again. 1t
will be given under the auspices of the
public schools.
The "Husking Bee" as presented by
local talent under the direction of Miss
Clara Louise Thompson. at Steyer's
opera house last Wednesday evening,
was splendid entertainment witnessed
by an appreciative audience. The
Twentieth Century Bellies and Chap
pies elected hearty appreciation, as did
the dances of little Miss Grace Haas
In fact, the entertainment in its en-
tirety is a good one, and when properly
presented cannot fail to please.
~
The New Grand was well filled on
Saturday night, on the occasion of the
fourth appearance within few weeks
ofWm. Owen and his capable company.
Though it was the third rendition of
"Hamletn in DEBORAH the production
was thoroughly appreciated. Mr.. Owen
was at his best, aud was ably supported
by his entire company. He has cap
tured the hearts oflovers of the play in
DEBORAH, and can rely upon good
house IL he returns again to this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Wits Little
Early Risers are unequalled for over
coming constipation and liver troubles.
Small pill, best pill, safe pill. Wang
Ter Bros.
-Eor clear skin, clear all the way
through, transparent enough to let
sunshine, rosy cheeks show through
take Rocky Mountain Tea. r. A.
Engbretson.
Horrible agony is coused by Piles
Burns and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly
cured by DE Wits Witch Hazel Salve.
Beware of worthless limitations. Wang
Ter Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18


strated that Hamilton county is one of
the best sheep raising counties in the
state They raised three double
decked carloads in Fremont township
and have just returned from Chicago
where they topped the market with
them, and they were pronounced the
finest that had reached the yards dur
ing the season.
Kills His Brother In a Drunken Quarrel.
WEST UNION, Ia, Jan. 13.-Samuel
Steiner, q farmer Of Pleasant Valley
township, came here yesterday and sur.
rendered himself to the authorities.
He said his brother John and himself.
with neighbor named Hunsberger,
were together; that they drank freely of
homemade wine, becoming SO intoxi.
Gated that a quarrel arose between
them, in which he (SamueD shot his
brother, killing him instantly.
Train Wrecked by Team.
Rock RAPIDS, Ia, Jan. l2.-The
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and North
ern fast freight was wrecked half mile
west of town last night, the engine AM
two cars leaving the track and going
down the embankment The wreck
was caused by striking a team which a
drunken man had left stuck fast in a
cattle guard Both horses were killed.
The engine was badly broken up, but
no persons were seriously hurt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18

:, October /. 1898. the
elected: c. X. Will
q. GoodykoontZ. Secre-
Treasurer: J. $. Williams
Orr, Melvin Greene, f..
ION. Henry Kiessau and G..
,cted as Board of Directors.
JOoDYKOONTZ, Secretary.
N to before me by L. w.
.ykoontz, Sec'y of the Farmers
ual Fire Ins. Co. of Winnesheik
unity. Iowa, this 9th day of Janu-
~, A. d.. 1899. +. ID. PURDY.
.olic in and for Allamakee County Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18

Of the Burr OAK woodmen never falls
to make an occasion of this kind one of
pleasure to the participants.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-01-18

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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
GAME4PROsPECTIvEs
A
Strikes. Spares. Score
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Eleventh frame-Prospectives, q;
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
SECOND HAND STORE ON FIRE
Insurance on the Place Expired a
Few Days Ago.

William r. Kett's secondhand furniture
store, at Nos. 19S-200 Bay street, was
badly damaged by fire and water about
s:45 o'clock yezterday afternoon. Two
alarms weg z4ne IN from station No. 81.
The buiIding is a long low structure,
built of wood and extending half way
through the block to First street. When
the fire broke out Proprietor Kett was
showing a customer a roll of carpet
Both he n the customer were compelled
to fee from the store, so quickly did the
place fiji with smoke.
The flames burned briskly for a few
minute On the arrival of Fire Chief
Con 7ay second alarm was sent in. The
flames were under control in a short time.
The tepsnts who left their homes in the
adjoius,. houses were then allowed to re-
turl.
Part rS the east store was used as a
stable. Several horses were housed
there, but they were taken out with but
little difficulty. The damage. amounting
to several thousand dollars, was due
mostly to smoke and water.
Captain George Murdoch, Of Engine
Company No. /, was overcome by smoke.
He soon recovered, however, and resumed
his duty.
The insurance on the b uilding and
expired several days ago Pro-
prietor Kett managed to carry much of
his stock to the sidewalk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
COMPLAINTS POUR IN
Sewer Basins Require Atten-
ton But No Money to
Pay Squad.


Complaints pour in daily from all parts
of the city asking that basins
should be cleaned and poor Inspector
Muldoon cannot do anything because his
squad has been laid off, there being no
money to pay them.
J This morning Mayor aIoos received a
request from the Twelfth Ward Improve
ment Association that the following
basins be cleaned
Zabriskie street, corner Of the Boule-
vard; northeast corner of Germania ave-
nue., southeast corner of Terrace avenue,
and Central avenue and Hutton street.
This association also complained that
there is a cesspool 200 feet from Bleecker
street on Germania avenue, which Is
detrimental to health. The Sidewalks,
too. on Germania avenue. from Hutton
street, are in a bad condition, and finally
won't the Street and Water Board please
erect a drinking fountain for man and
beast at the intersection of the Boule-
ward. Sanford place and zabriskie street.
Inspector Muldoon is doing his best to
attend to the many demands, but with
only a pair of hands he can do very little.
An appeal viii be made to the Finance
Board to at once appropriate the re-
CURED money to pay the squad.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
LADIES' DAY SPORTS.
Knickerbocker Athletes Compete at
Bergen Point Oval.

The first of a series of members games
of the K-nickerbocker Athletic Club for
the entertainment Of the ladies was held
Yesterday at Knickerbocker Field. Bay
n The day was known as Ladies
Dav'' and will be a weekly event here
after. There were in all four events on
the card and the contests We're close and
exciting. The ladies greatly enjoyed the
snort and showed much enthusiasm. The
summaries
100 yard run, handicap-Won by c. H
Herobe. 6 yards; w. Crittenden. 8 yards,
second; ]. T. Mahoney, l yard, third.
Time, 10 4-5 seconds.
putting the sixteen pound shot, handi-
cap-Won by ]. T. Mahoney, foot, with
a feet 5 inches; G.. T.. Hoffman. Jr.. >
feet. second, with 80 feet ga inches; j..
Buck. S feet, third, with % feet ia
inches.
$50 yard run, handicap-Won by J. f.
schriever, scratch; H.. ]. Asendorf, .
yards, second: J.. F. T. J. Reilly, 10 yards,
third. Time, 2 minutes 4 As seconds
Batting cricket bali, scratch-Won by
]. T. Mahoney, 1923 feet; H. Young, Sec
ond. with 26s feet; ]. P. Hurditch, third,
with 264 feet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
BOARD or

Adjourned regular meeting of the Board
of Finance. held in its rooms at the City
Hall, on Friday, July Z, 1899. at three
Present-Messrs. carnes, Mldlige and
AbsentIPresident Lembeck and Mr..
Mullins
In the absence of the President, Mr..
Mid1ige was elected President pro tenn
The following resolutions were present.
ed, received, and they were each adopted
by the following vote on the call for the
Yeas-Messrs. Carnes, Midlige and Rim
gle-3.
Nays-None.
Absent-President Lembeck and Mr..
Mullins.
BY Mr.. Midlige:-
Whereas. This Board has caused the
ordinances Of Jersey City and the various
compiled and revised by Howard G.
Griffiths, attorney at law; and,
Whereas, Said compilation and revision
has been reported to this Board in book
form;
Resolved, That the chapter or chapters
thereof which relate to matters within the
jurisdiction of the Board of Aldermen,
Board of Street and Water Commission
ers, Board of Health and Board OF Fire
Commissioners. be referred to said Boards
respectively for action under Chapter 1SS
of the Laws of 1887, and that a copy OF
said compilation and revision be forward
ed with this resolution to each OF said
Boards.
BY Mr.. Midlige. on behalf of the Com
mittee on Finance
Resolved. That the City Comptroller be
and is hereby directed to transfer 5000
from the SO, 600 appropriated to the Board
of Fire commissioners for purchase OF
property and erection thereon of Fire De-
partment building, in Twelfth Ward, 10
sClaims'' account, present fiscal year
Mr.. Ringie moved that when this Board
adjourns it be until Tuesday, July IL,
1889, at s o'clock P NJ.
Adopted
On motion Of Mr.. Ringle the Boa then
adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
Niantics' Moonlight Run--Genera1
Information For the Rider.

TIL Mantle Wheelnlen's moonlight
this evening to Coney Island, Jr.. a new
summer resort discovered by Captain
Tom Lynch, to be well attend
ed as the Road Committee have a sur
prise to work ON those who will be pres
ent, and as much curiosity exists a large
crowd is assured. Unattached wheelmen
are invited to attend this run. Start will
be made from the clubhouse at eight P.
M. sharp.
Fine sport is promises at the V~ailsburgh
board track at the half-holiday race meet
which takes place tomorrow afternoon.
Crack amateurs from far and near are
scheduled to compete in h fine pro-
anna arranged. Amateur Champion
Frank Kramer, ex-Amateur Champion
Joe Harrison Of Asbury Park. w. +.
W-ahrenberger Of New York. H. \. Bedell
the middle distance amateur champion
A. 7. Nye. Jr., New York, and W. A.
Ruiz and e. c. Hauseman. the New Hav-
en- cracks, will struggle with big fields q
riders of lesser note. Two events OF I'M
portance are an unlimited pursuit race be-
tween eight riders and the decision of the
one-mile New Jersey State Championship
A tandem match race between Ross and
Hunter, the flying midgets, and Champion
kramer and George G. Schroeder, best two
out of three. mile heats, is attracting
great attention.
The Castle Point Cyclers held another
moonlight ride to Keley's Point View
House on the Boulevard last night. TIT
riders enjoyed but littel of the moon as
that planet made a noble but ~unsuccess-
fuI effort to show itself through a thick
haze. Under the leadership of Captain
Bollman the party arrived at its destina-
tton about $50 o'clock. and after enjoying
themselves to the utmost returned home
at a seasonable hour. The party was
one Of the largest that a gone out thus
far.
Victor Lane. Of the Anchor Wheelmer,
seems determined to make his effort to
the present. record between Hoboker
and Philadelphia. He will start tomor-
row morning and has arranged to receive
fresh pace makers at various points along
the route.
Fred Burns, the manager Of a mile a
minute Charles Murphy. takes exception
to the treatment accorded his ward by the
English press on his ride behind a Long
Island Railroad train, and offers the En-
glishmen an opportunity to see Murphy
in action for a consideration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
BOTH LEGS TERRIBLY CRUSHED

Dominick Pendergast, ~forty-five years
old, of No. 51S East 155th street, New
York, employed as a car inspector by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at the
Sixth street yards. was knocked down
by a train at 500 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. The wheels Of the cars passed over
both legs. crushing them frightfully.
Pendergast was otherwise badly injured.
He was removed to st. Francis Hospital
in the ambulance. The authorities at the
hospital fear that a~fnputation VIII be nec-
essary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21

Notice is hereby given that on the s1st day
Of May, 1899. application was made to the
Beard Of Street and Water Commissioners by
Jacob Seigman and others for the
IMPROVEMENT OF CLAREMONT AVENUE,
from Bergen avenue TO Hudson Boulevard-
Said improvement to be made conformably to
the provisions Of Chapter I'll of the Laws of
1885, and in the following manner. Including
all Intersections
graded to the established grade by excavating
or filling the same to the established grade.
To have new 20-inch curb set on each side
70 have the present curb reset and new
20-inch curb set where necessary.
To have the carriageway, 80 feet In width,
paved with asphalt avemen
And all other work done that may be nee
essary to provide for the flow Of the surface
water, and to complete the Improvement in a
good and substantial manner.
Notice is also given that on the 18th day
of July, 1899, the Commissioners Of Assessment
fled in the office Of the Clerk Of the Board
of street and Water Commissioners their pre-
liminary map for said Improvement, showing
the probable total cost Of the contemplated
Improvement and the probable amount to be
assessed on property specially benefited there
bv. ana the same is now open to public in
spection in the office OF the Clerk OF the said
And notice is also given that the following
street or avenue or particular section thereof
is included in said assessment, namely
cLAREMoNT AVENUE.
hatwaen Bergen avenue and Hudson Boulevard
And thar IN accordance with the provisions
of the Act above cited, the 18th day Of July,
1899. at 2 o'clock P. n. and the Assembly
Chamber of the City Hall. are hereby fixed
as the time and place when and where the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners VIII
meet to hear all parties interested in said
application and all remonstranees against the
said proposed Improvement that may be pre-
sented in writing.
BY order of the Board Of Street and Water
GEO. T. BoUToN.
Dated Jersey city, July nth. 1899.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
IRON CROSS COMPANY.
Postponed Championship to Be De-
cided Tomorrow.

The Guild Of the Iron Cross, which =
attached to ST. Johns Free Church,. WIZ
hold another athletic meeting tomorrow
at the grounds adjoining the church, az
Summit and Storm avenues, to decide two
events which the rain prevented holding
at the regular scheduled meet, july 3,
and two added events. The postponed
events are the 120 yards hurdle race and
the running high jump. These two
events will decide the championship and
much interest is manifested in the result.
the other two events ave been added to
make the afternoon more Interesting for
the spectators. ,aaa
IN The number of points scored ~ looks
i;xe ! winner. h others who nave a
chance are:-1erbert Lemkau, WilliaHi
Christie and Charles Parker
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
WORK ON PACIFIC AVENUE BRIDGE
Begun Again After a Long

Residents of Lafayette. and others who
have occasion to travel over the rude
temporary structure which pan the pic
turesque body of mud, the canal at Pa
ciffc avenue, could scarcely believe their
own eyes yesterday, when they saw sew
eral men busy working about the stones
and concrete foundation that had been
built for The proposed new bridge. The
sight was indeed a novelty, for no active
work has been carried on in several
months. This is the bridge that was to
have been completed by December II of
last year.
How soon the real work will begin. few
know. The iron work has not yet ar
rived. although the Board of Freeholders
was notified a month ago that the iron
would be on hand in a very short time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
L%oNGSHoREMEN FIGHT

Henry stork, thirty years old. Of No.
1858 Newark street, and Ernes Bosky, Of
the same address. two 'longshoremen en-
ployed on the Hamburg pier in Hoboken.
got into an alteration yesterday after
over a can of beer Stork was get
ting the best Of the argument when
Bosky seizeds the can and struck him a
vigorous blow over the eye. infIicting d
deep cut. Police Surgeon Arlifz dressed
the wound and BosBg was locked up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21

Notice is hereby given that the Commits
sioners Of Assessments for Jersey City, N J.,
viii meet at their office, Room AZ. City Hall.
Jersey City, N. j., on Tuesday, the Sth day OF
August, 1893. at $3.50 o'clock A. Nj to ap-
praise and determine the value of the ease
De sustained by reason Of the construction and
maintenance of the sewer known as the
main Sewer, Hudson City District in ac-
cordance with petition presented TO the BoaIa
Of Street and Water Commissioners, August .,
1898.
be described as follows:-The asement to be
so feet wide, the centre line thereof beginning
at a point: said point being distant $50 feee sss
inches. measured n. AZ 20 ", ard along me
westerly line of Tonneie avenue; from thence
running NJ 14s "a 39N, w. 1873 feet Is inches
to a point; from thence running S. So 50 49,
w. .70S feet n inches to a point from thence
running n. 7SS "a, 50~. w. II feet and ! inch
to d point, being in the high water line OF the
Hackensack River
lines 81 the foregoing description being re-
CURED for the construction OF the man
sewer. Hudson City District. as will more
fully appear. by reference TO the resolution
IN regard 10 the same, adopted by the Board
az Street and Water Commissioners, April ~.
1889. ana on file in the office of the Clerk OF
said Board. -
srs viii hear all parties interested. who desire
ID be heard before them. on the value OF the
easement TO be taken, and me aanaAges Maacs
snv interest therein, may sustain by reason
x me construction and maintenance Of the
said Main Sewer. Hudson CITY District
The above proceedings are under the pro-
visions Of Chapter 1e7 Of the Laws OF 1885.
N. DAVIS
EDWARD BARR,
j. CRONAN,
Commissioners of Assessments
mated Jersey City. N J.. July y, 1898
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
MARRIED IN CITY HALL

In the absence of Mayor Hoos yester-
day, Justice Of the Peace James N. Davis
in the City Hall. married Henri Malliet
of No. 2s9 West T~hirty-ninth street, New
York City. a native of France, to Adele
Pengeet. a widow, formerly living at
Bound Brook, n. J. Clerk James Collins
Messenger Peter Golden gracefully
assisted at h ceremony. and when it was
through there were smiles on every
face.
Bring them along" aid Peter, II am
going on q vacation soon"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-21
EcAN AND FLAHERTY.
FAN Easily TO Dunno and Gilien--
In Match Series.

The Mercer street handball court made
. new record in attendance yesterday.
The las-re gallery was packed full with
enthusiasts who were on hand to witness
the opening series Of a s25 match be-
tween two teams, one composed Of Mike
Egan ana Pat Flaherty Of the local court
and the other composed Of james Dunno
ana Dr. Gillen OF the Brooklyn court. The
home team was picked to win easily. but
instead they lost easily, winning but one
same the third out of a series Of I'VE,
There are two more series~fo pc piaye1
vet and the Jersey City people are luli OF
confidence. The scoress-
/ I,1nI1e and DR.. Gillen ..21 q 20 II Y
Isgan and r. Flaherty 20 ? "a Is -