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The Mena star., 1899-06-15
Durham & BatSOn'S
MINING EXCHANGE AND

MINING EXCHANGE AND
 BROKERAGE OFFICE Respectfully invite the mine own CTS of Polk, Sevier, Montgomery and Scott counties to come in and list with Us whatever property you may have to dispose of at present, and bring with you a a sample ore from each claim listed so we may place 1t on ex- hlbition i'll our office for the iil- spection of intending buyers.
 One of the firm has recently been to Chicago where he made arrangenents,to list this property where 1t will be in touch with monied men who are looking for ventures of this kind. We per sonally met several who will be here within the next few days, so come Ill and list your property, that we may have all characters ot ore from which they may make selections.
 DURHAM & BATSON.
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
Legal Blanks.

Notice is hereby given to attorneys, justices of the peace, and the public in general. that full and complete
 inc of legal blanks can be found at the Enterprise Store on Sherwood ave- nue opposite the depot 7-tf
The Mena star., 1899-06-15

The epidemic of smallpox at Lenora. Kan, which broke out several weeks ago. is now under control and the eight patients are convalescent. No deaths have occurred since the death Of Dr. Fuller last week.
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
For Sale.

120 acre farm. Ten acres cleared: 100 acres tillable. Two good springs; good two room house; on townsite of Acorn, five miles north of Mena. Apply to L. E. Ancell, Acorn. Ark. 23 13t
The Mena star., 1899-06-15

What you want is not temporary relief from piles but a cure to stay cored. De Wits Witch Hazel salve cures piles, and they stay cured Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-15

Now is the time to use bed-bug pois on and Jackson makes the best l0s and 25c bottle. wf6-tt
The Mena star., 1899-06-15

For chiils and fever take Jackson hill Tonic. wi6-ff
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
Holiday Announcement.

AS the holiday season approaches,
you are no doubt wondering what kind
of Christmas presents would be most
appreciated by your friends. The
object of this notice is to aid you in
solving the question by offering timely
suggestions for holiday gifts of the
practical and common sense sort. For
gentlemen we have stylish suits and
overc0ats, listers and fur coats, new
designs in smoking jackets, canes,
umbrellas, makintoshes, silk handker-
chiefs, mufiers, ties, fine shirts, night
shirts, gloves, etc. For little folks our
boys and children's department is over
flowing with practical holiday presents,
such as, suits, top coats, REFERS, ulsters,
headwear, neckwear, gloves, hosiery,
leggings in a magnificent variety OF
styles. All specially selected for the
holiday season. We further guarantee
that you will save 25 per cent on
merchandise purchased here.
BEARS,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
BLUFFToN.
(From our regular correspondent
Dec. Is, 1899.


The deep snow that came on last
week Monday was rather hard on
school teachers and scholars.
Miss May Elzea, teacher in school
District No. 3, had to dismiss her
school last Wednesday and came
home with very sore throat. DIR.
Daubney, of DEBORAH, was called and
pronounced it bad She will not be
able to resume her school duties for
some days yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. LANCE were De-
corah visitors part of last week.
w. E. Taylor was in DEBORAH on
business last Friday.
George Smell was called last Wednes.
day by the phone to see his sister, Mrs.
F. Nash, who is very sick.
Mrs. J. M. Akers has been on the
sick list for several days. DR.. Daub-
ney was called to see her Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Richmond came
home last Saturday, after spending a
week or more with their daughter,
Mrs. Harry Matieson, living near
Bassett, Floyd county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
CANOE.
Dec. 10, 1899.


(From our regular correspondent
Be good now, children, st. Claus
will soon be heae. .'r
George Stoskoff attended his fathers
funeral at Satire last Thursday.
b. Faldet and family, who recently
removed from ]. Isted's farm are at
present residing with his father near
Canoe.
M. Finholt and J. p. Spilde drove to
DEBORAH last TIL ursday.
Henry X. Henerickson is at present
employed with Blaess & Co.'s saw
mill.
Faldet Brothers are at present en-
gagged in choppiDg railroad ties, and
cord wood from the 2O-acre timber lot,
they recently purchased from Mr..
Barth.
Mrs. Annie o. Nesheim was happily
surprised last evening by all the sur
rounding neighbors. AS the ladies
brought baskets bountiful supper
was had by all present which was 70
In number.
John Olsen and family were seen in
our village yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Faldet enjoyed q
visit from their daughter, Mrs. +.
Larson, yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
sPILLvILLE.

Dec. 10, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent.)
Christmas is nearly here.
Go to II. H. Hangs and see the holi
day gifts.
Miss Pauline Haug Sundayed with
her parents.
James Mikesh, of Conoyer, visited
friends In town Sunday.
Otto Peterson, of Calmar, was bust.
ness visitor one day this week.
Mrs. Dostal, of Protivin, was the
guest of Miss Nora ValentIa last week.
Mrs. Kubish returned from Melrose,
Ia, last Tuesday after several weeks
absence.
A Christmas program will be given
at Haug's hall Tuesday evening.
Stephen Kruchek, of Chicago, re-
turned home Saturday to spend the
holidays with friends.
Prof. d. p. Dempsey attended the
teachers meeting at Ossian Saturday.
He reports an Interesting meeting.
Prof. Dostal, of the Catholic school,
has been on the sick list the past week.
His sister, Josephine Dostal, filled the
vacancy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
CASTALIA.

Dec. 10, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
The meetings of the M. E. church
closed last evening.
Social at Isaac Aliens this week
Thursday.
The Epworth League are arranging
for another lecture course to begin in
January.
Several of the teachers from here at
tended the teachers meeting at Ossian
last Saturday.
Mr.. John Johnson, section foreman
on the Burlington spent Sunday with
his family at Maynard.
Mrs. C. McMullen has gone to Wis
co'lsin to visit a sister.
There have been lots of sleis iing
parties from the surrounding towns
here to attend the meetings the past
week.
Miss Clara Shaffar and her sister Rena
came up from Luana to spend Sunday.
Mrs irwin Allen was called to Du-
bgque last Friday by the serious illness
of her daughter Bessie, who is now
guaranteed with the diptheria. The
sympathy of the entire community il
expressed in the hope of her recovery.
The Ladies of both churches united
and gave splendid dinner to the band
of American Volunteers in the Hall
Monday. The net proceeds were about
5000. The Band will enjoy weeks
rest before resuming the next engage
ment.
Mr.. Parker Bollman, one of oul
brightest and best young men signifies
hisintention of uniting with the Volun'
teer Band. He fully realizes the sacri
fee it will cost. but should he decide te
go with them, we know there will be
none more loyal or devoted to the cause
than Parker He can be trusted any
where.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
LOCUST.
Dec. IS, 1899.

Dec. Is, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent)
Little and big folks are watching for
good Santa Claus next Sunday night.
Grandpa Pfister and Geo. A. Pfster
returned last week after an extended
visit with relatives at Preston, Spring
Valley and Racine, MINI.
Jacob Young marketed hogs at De
corah last Saturday.
John Adams. of DEBORAH, visited with
Geo. A. Pfister Sunday.
Michael Stoskopf, an old settler OF
Locust, died near Satire a week ago
last sunday. His age was over seventy
seven years. He left sick wife, seven
sons and four daughters, all of who are
married. Two daughters and one son
reading in Minneapolis; one son resid'
ing on farm north of Minneapolis
two SONS on farms in Kansas; the Others
all in this county. He also left three
brothers, Diebold and Valentine, Of
Locust, and George of DEBORAH. He
was q beloved member of the Lutheran
church at Locust. He was man re-
spected by all who knew him.
Winter il here. AS understand by
one who is keeping record, this has
been the werst snow fall since the 9th
of Nov. 1868. The snow is from Is tt
20 inches on the level and solid.
Why is it that hogs are getting
scarce? Is it that the British are kill
ing the BIS.
This winter is boom for our genia
storekeeper aud postmaster.
Albert Seim. who has been staying
near Usage the past year, returned
home last Saturday to spend a few
weeks visiting relatives and friends.
Will and Gideon Seegmiller were
Sunday afternoon callers at Chas
Falk's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
HIGHLANDvILLE.
Dec. 10, 1899.

Dec. 10, 1899.
(From our special correspondent
Your correspondent was lost in the
snow-storm last week and consequently
failed to appear in due season.
Mondays and Thursdays mail last
week was 48 hours behind time.
Born:-Dec. 5th, to Mr.. and Mrs. C.
P. Olsen, beautiful little daughter.
The lonely engine down on the fiat
has now received the company of a
couple of loads of lumber.
A few of our city sports attended
Sowing the Wind" at the Grand in
DEBORAH last Friday.
DR.. Stabo and wife, of Spring Grove,
visited at DR.. Rees' Sunday.
A. A. Gjerre returned from Flandreau
s. Dak., last week He was working al
the carpenter trade while out there.
John Medstad has moved inside the
city limits, having bought the house
where his recently deceased mother
lived,
]. w. Torgersen, of L. G. DEBORAH
together with fellow student, called
on friends INTERCHANGEABLE and vicinity
Sunday.
Sever Sbjervheim has finished hit
carpenter work for this season, and IL
staying at Olsen's for the present. He
centemplates attending school at LIZ
Crosse after the holidays.
Edgar Scbjeldahl is on the sick list
at the present, being troubled with 9
sore throat.
Henry Olsen is doctoring thumb as
consequence of coming too near the
saving machine.
Charley Olsen and Lewis Saxwick
are busy training horses.
Merry Christmas to all; especially tc
all We fellow correspondents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
Correspondence
News Happenings of the County,
Reported by Competent Corps of Writers.
BURR OAK.
Dec. IS, 1899.

Dec. Is, 1885,
from our regular correspondent
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Julia Heckle and Mr.. Ezra Reed
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Oxley pleasantly
entertained small company at whist
on the evening of Dec. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Reed are rejoicing
over the arrival of son, Dec. s b.
A series of meetings begin tomorrow
evening OF the A. G. church, conduct
ed by Elder Hubbell, of Edgewood.
Mrs. Frank Nash, who has been
suffering for some time with heart
trouble was striker with paralysis
Wednesday End is now in critical
condition.
Bert Mcintosh had the misfortune
to break the pump in his engine, so
drilling has ceased for few days.
Mr.. F. c. Schank and daughter Inez
60 to Chicago Thursday to spend
the holidays.
We understand that revival services
are to begin at the M. E. church, New
Years Eve, to be conducted by the
"Ameiican Volunteers" of Chicago.
Miss Annie Turk received a telegram
from Fort Atkinson stating that her
sister, Mrs. Stribly, was seriously i'll,
making it necessary for Miss Turk to
give up her school in District No. 6.
Lou Wolfenberger will finish the term.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
IIESPER.

Dec. II, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent.
(To late for last week.
F. Sellman, Of DEBORAH, passed
through town the 8.
DR.. Philip Slack arrived from his
Dakota trip Saturday evening.
Miss Agnes Gagen, of Mabel, visited
with Miss Grace Allen on Friday and
Saturday of last week.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather the M. w. A. oyster supper
on Thanksgiving was not very well
attended. RECEIPTS $1,000.
This snow storm reminds one that
winter has come in good earnest.
DIR Worth and wife attended the
election of officers and banquet of the
o. f. s. in DEBORAH on Friday even,
ing.
T. G. Meader was a DEBORAH visitor
during the week.
Farmers Institute in Hesper convenes
the 20 and 81. E. q. Bennett Is en-.
gagged to assist in the program.
Mrs. Durham lectured at the regular
service and evening at the Friends
church on Sunday in connection with
the w. G. T. U.
The public schools are planning a
Christmas program to be rendered in
the hall at the expiration of the term
which is next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
FORT ATKINSON.

Dec. 10, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent.l
Dan Glass, of Strawberry Point, was
seen on our streets Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. Tower left Wednes-
day for Excelsior Springs, Mo-, where
they will spend the larger part of the
winter on account of Mr.. Towers
poor health.
Horace Goddard left Friday fol-
Mason City.
John Chapman was up from Doug
lass Saturday.
John Burns, Albert Tomasek, and
Herb Perry of Jackson Junction were
in this city Sunday.
Grant Thompson made flying trip
to Jackson Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
500 Reward, $Ioo.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy.
ing the foundations of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build.
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith In its cura-
tive powers. that they offer one Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails tc
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address. F. j. Cheney d Co.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
Most in Quantity. Best in Quality

Most in Quantity. Best in Quality.
Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron Is a
tonic, a blood purifier and a blood
maker. 1t does not stop with merely
curing certain diseases, like scrofula,
sores, abcesses, etc., but cleanses and
builds up the whole system. All who
have tried it say there is more cure in
one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla and
Iron than in six of any other kind.
Sold by Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20

1t takes but a minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop q
cough by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. II
prevents consumption. A famous
specific for grippe and Its after effects.
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
For Rent.

In West DEBORAH (known as the
Winship residence) 9 room house, all
fitted up in elegant shape; bath and
closet; hot air furnace, city water.
Inquire of ]. ]. Marsh. 1872
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20

Reduced Rates For Teachers And Students.
A very low rate has been named by
the b. G. r. & N. R'y. for students
and teachers who desire to spend the
Holidays at their homes. Call on the
undersigned for tickets, limit, etc.
J. w. Lawhead, Agent, b. G. r. & N.
-Ry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
A "Mistook."

Some seem to have got the idea that
we have moved our place of business,
which is mistake. Are quite satisfi-
ed with our present location and have
no intention whatever of moving.
b.. j. REYNOLDS,
Ben Bear photo studio.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
Home Baking.

Mrs. A. g. Seavy is better prepared
than ever before to do home baking,
and will continue as In the past to I'LL
orders on short notice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
For Sale or Rent.

A new, modern.built seven room
house. Inquire OF
sat- FRANK SAyRE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
Ben Bear pt
For Sale.

so acres of choice timber land, two
miles west of Burr Oak. Wish to sell
at once. Apply to
H. ]. HUTCHINSON.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
Cause and Effect.

Several years ago the inmates of a
small, respectable dwelling house in
Philadelphia discovered upon the white
washed wall of one of the rooms the
likeness of a human face, which faded
and returned again. The neighbors
came in to view the wonder. Other
faces appeared and vanished. Crowds
thronged the house and street, and ac-
counts Of the mystery were printed in
the daily papers.
1t was to no purpose that scientific
men insisted that the figures were
caused by moldy growths which came
and went with the dampness and that
the likeness to the human face was
imaginary. The house was pronounced
by the public to be haunted, and the
owner was unable to find tenant for
1t for years.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
A Wander Flower

The Canadian Manufacturer reports
the remarkable phenomenon Of the dis
covery Of flower incased in hole in
an old iron casting, the flower being in
a perfect state Of preservation. A work
man engaged in breaking up old iron
at a foundry in Ontario came across an
old wheel that had done service on a
stationary engine for many years. On
breaking it he discovered in crevice a
flower blossom in perfect condition, it's
color being as fresh as the day it found
its way into its mysterious hiding
place. 1t had evidently fallen into the
casting when it was being poured, and
in some manner escaped injury from
the molten metal. AS the cavity was
perfectly alright it naturally retained
it's freshness until exposed to view.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
A 100000 BEDROOM.
Gorgeous Sleeping Apartment OF Lud
wig III, the Mad King.

Gorgeous Sleeping Apartment OF Lud-
wig III, the Mad King.
"Half way between Munich and Salz-
burg is the third castle -Herrenchiem-
see-built by Ludwig H." writes Pro-
fessor J. ii. Gore in the July Ladies'
Home Journal. "This great structure
is incomplete, fortunately for already
overtaxed Bavaria, for no one could
surmise what it's cost would have been.
One room alone-the renowned bed
chamber-coufd not be duplicated for
less than million dollars.
1.-THE vaulted ceiling is one great al
legorical painting, the rounded cornice
Is covered with a score Of richly
framed mural paintings, the walls are
panels Of hammered gold Of intricate
designs, and even the floor is Of mar
velous pattern. The only suggestion of
the purpose Of this wonderful room is
the sixty thousand dollar bed with it's
canopy more magnificent than any that
covers a regal throne.
'In the gorgeous dining room he had
erected a disappearing table, which
dropped through the floor when a
course was finished, and in it's place
came up another, set and served. He
desired this so that servants would be
unnecessary in the room and the most
secret state matters could be discussed
in safety.
"Many people sought in vain to see
the famous room at Herrenchiemsee.
Once an actress pleased Ludwig so
much by her recitation that she
thought it an opportune moment to re-
quest permission to see his most poetic
bedchamber' She was coolly dismissed
for her effrontery, and the servants
were ordered to fumigate the room in
which she had been received"
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
Former Brutality In War.

Before a battle in former times the
priests solemnly devoted to the gods
the whole of the hostile army then IN
sight, and, if possible, no man of 1T
was left alive. A writer in The Nine
teenth Century says that when Her.
mann decoyed the great host of Varus
into the forest depths all the Romans
that escaped death in the battle were
captured and led into the dark recess
es, where every man of them was sac
rificed upon hastily erected affairs.
Latham, in his edition Of Tacftus,
quotes six contemporary authorities to
show that this practice Of concluding
victory with human sacrifices was
customary among our Teutonic ances-
tors. Some crucified their prisoners,
others hung them up to trees for arch
cry practice, but in general captive
was either slain on the spot or else re-
served to be sacrificed to the gods.
Even when the progress Of agriculture
induced them to keep a majority or
the prisoners alive to be slaves they
appeased the gods for this indign1ty
by increasing the tortures inflicted on
the small remainder.
Gibbon describes how, before the
blazing altar, every hundredth mans
arms were hacked off him and, before
his eyes, thrown into the flames. All
that red Indian would have done
last century was freely practiced by
our ancestors Of IL centuries ago. And
the highest ideal Of man then in.
cluded, as duty, dark cruelty and
grewsome revenge against all his enc
mics.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
Henekiah a waterworks Engineer.

Hezekiah q WaterwOrks Engineer.
Hezekiah, king of judah, who reign,
ed in the years TT to 68S, B. c., was a
pioneer in constructing a system of
waterworks, bringing water into the
city of Jerusalem. In the holy book
we read: 'He made the pool and con-
duit and brought the water into the
city, stopping the upper part of Gihon,
and brought it straight down to the
west side Of the city of David. And
Hezekiah prospered in all his works. :"
From the "pools of Solomon" near
Bethlehem, water was conveyed to
Jerusalem, distance of six or seven
miles, through a conduit of earthen
pipe about ten inches in diameter. The
pipe was incased within two stones,
hewn out to fit it, then covered over
with rough stones cemented together
Even in those days ''boil the water"
was a well known injunction.-Seattle
Post Intelligencer
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
Bradlaugh,s H,s.

Mrs. Godfrey Clerk told me today at
dinner that when she was in London
last year some one said in her presence,
''It is strange that Bradlaugh, although
he speaks well, should never be able to
manage the letter h. . Sir F. Halliday,
who was sitting by, remarked. "The
reason is obvious; we know that
=" Twas whispered in heaven
Twas muttered in hell,
and Bradlaugh will have nothing to
say to either. Sir M. E. Grant Duff 8
Diary
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
\ rnie From the Mysteriou. East.

The last wonderful tale being told
among the Burmese in Rangoon is con-
corning monster egg. A few months
ago near Shwebo the villagers heard a
strange and mysterious voice in the
jungle uttering in Burmese the words,
II am going to lay," which were re-
peated frequently several times a day
for many days. Eventually the egg was
laid, and it's size is said to exceed that
Of ten large paddy baskets. Nobody
will go near this egg, from which now
come the words, II am going to hatch, /"
also repeated many times every day
Times of Burmah.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-01
HOW's THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, 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 obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.