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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17
BLUFFT0N.

May Is, 1892
CFrom our regular correspondent)
The Elzea brothers are building an
addition to their house, which will be
quite an improvement when done.
The insurance company, The Frater-
nal Brotherhood of the World, or
gained a lodge here last Saturday
evening, with 25 or 80 members.
Mrs. Wilbur, of Burr Oak, and
family, also Mrs. Dorm and Martin
Kinney, were visiting their parents on
Sunday.
Geo. Heth and Claude Martin were
in town Sunday.
We are anxiously expecting l..
Elzea of the 49th Iowa, home this
week, also Henry Richmond of the
same regiment.
1t is so cold that fire is quite COM
Portable, still the frost has done no
damage 10 this vicinity thus far.
o. N. Yingst was down from Canton
"Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
News Furnished us by an Excellent
Corps Of Writer'S From Neighbor.
ing Cities and Towns.
cASTALIA.

May II, 1899.
fFrom our regular correspondent.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. f. church
met with Mrs. w. F. Smith Thursday
afternoon.
The I. o. G.. 7. will give an ice
cream social Friday evening in the
hall.
Rev. Matt Wing preached an excel
lent sermon at the Universalist church
Sunday afternoon.
The Epworth League rendered a
good program Sunday evening, to COM
memorate their tenth anniversary.
H. F. Dean went to Cedar Rapids
yesterday to have his eyes treated.
w. X. Riggs went to Cedar Falls
Saturday on his wheel, returning by
team yesterday.
Frank Musser went to Ester, Iowa,
Saturday, as operator for the b., c. r.
& N. for couple of weeks.
b. II. Wells, of DEBORAH, was here
several days last week and awarded
the contract for the erection of his farm
house.
We understand that H. f. Anderson
has let the contract for his new resi-
dence to Mr.. Schultz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17
CLAY HILL.
May Is, 1899

May Is, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent)
Rain, rain, rain.
Garden truck is coming slowly.
The click of the corn planter is
heard
A drove of calves passed through
here Sundays
We are now prepared for spell OF
sunshine.
Valentine Barth visited relatives on
the Hill Sunday.
A few of our hustling farmers are,
nearly done with corn planting.
We look forward to an unusually
good crop of hay this season.
"Give us better roads, is the popu-
lar song that is being sung in this vici-
nifty now.
Henry Stortz, son of John Stortz, is
at present visiting with his uncle,
Jake Haas.
Friday night, of last week, (if we are.
not mistaken in the report, Ira Rima
captured four or five young wolves on
the Pearson bluff.
A few of our local nimrods are con-
templating going to the mouth of the
Canoe in about three weeks, to hunt,
fish, and have general good time.
A party OF Clay Hill boys killed
monstrous owl Sunday, it measuring
over three feet from tip to tip. Upon
investigation it was found that no less
than fifteen bullets had penetrated its
body.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17

Kramer & Son are treating their
store to a new coat of paint.
The Milwaukee Company unloaded
a car load of stations here last Satur-
day. They have erected several shan
ties and will be here all summer.
G. A. Clark, former Castalia boy,
has been appointed train-master of the
st. Louis division of the Illinois Cen
trail. This is the second promotion he
has received inside of year.
A. w. Kramer, Jr., takes the Burl-
ington this afternoon for an extended
trip on the coast. He will stop at
Fort Worth, Texes, Los Angeles, san
Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and Spo-
kane, returning via st. Paul.
The many friends of Miss Blanche
Riggs will be pleased to learn that she
has had unusual honors conferred upon
her by the Faculty and students of the
State Normal school, namely: being
elected editor-in-chief of the Normal
eye," the college paper for the ensuing
year. In school of 1900 students this
is position that Is very highly priced
and earnestly sought by many candi-
dates. Miss Riggs is full of life,
originality, and her devotion to her
studies, the excellence of her compost
tons and her popularity among all
the students is what has secured for her
this exalted position. Her tuition and
all expenses will be thus paid for the
ensuing year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Pike visited Burr
Oak friends last week.

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Pike visited Burr
Oak friends last week.
G.. r. Bakers are entertaining a
relative from Nebraska.
Frank Griffith, of Chicago, visited
Ridgeway relatives last week.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Lewis Wednesday.
Those who attended church Sunday
morning were nearly smoked out"
Mrs. Stene johnson and Miss Mabel
Dorm drove to DEBORAH last Tuesday.
Ben Hanson is the hustling agent
for the Deering binders now days.
Rev. and Mrs. Hendricks will attend
district conference at Cresco this week.
+. A. Hoyt, of Frankville, is looking
up insurance in Ridgeway and vicinity.
The first rehearsal for the Mother
Goose entertainment will be Tuesday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Refsdahl, of De-
corah, spent Sunday with Ridgeway
friends.
Mr.. o. A. Anderson has been quite
i'll, but is much better at present
writing.
The Good Templars installed officers
last Tuesday night. Mrs. Paley is
Chief Templar.
Miss Hattie Oleson returned last
week from McGregor, where she had
been visiting for several days.
Work has commenced on the M. e.
parsonage. 1t certainly will be much
more convenient with the two extra
rooms, and is much needed improve.
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs Baker attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Bakers sister-in-law,
Mrs Evans, Of Cresco, last week,
Wednesday. All sympathi1e viii,
Mrs. Baker In her bereavement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17
RIDaEwAY.
May Is, 1899.

May Is, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
Ben Oleson visited home folks last
week.
Tenus Larson wheeled to DEBORAH
Tuesday.
Seymore Fosse spent Sunday with
home folks.
f. A. Hoyt has been on the sick list
the past week.
Lawyer Cannon, of Cresco, was in
town last week.
Our summer seems to have caught
cold the last few days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17
BAILEY's SPRING.
May l5. 1899.

May 10. 1899.
From our regular correspondent
1t looks cold and rainy today.
Bailey Springs had wedding last
week, the first for about year or so.
The happy couple are Mr.. A. Oehler
and Miss Anna PAIL.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kern, and Mrs,
Henry Luhman and daughter, May,
Of Preston, Mimi, are visiting rela-
tives and friends here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17

For the Iowa Prohibition Party Con-
vention at Des Moines May 1924,
agents of the B., G. r. 4 Ry. in Iowa
will sell tickets at rate OF One Fare for
the Round Tip. Dates Of sale May p
and %. Final limit May rs. 1871
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17

three more houses in the near future;
fourteen new houses were completed
in the last few years. We have lost
only one house by fire and that an old
one. Oh! we have quiet town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-17

price descriptions constantly advancing
promise still going higher short time retailers also adv
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
MISS ROWLEY'S OPERA
Fine Rehearsal Last Night Tonight's
Rehearsal at the Opera House

Miss Daisy Rowleys beautiful opera,
Terra Sorts, or Land Of Fate" will have
its first presentation next week-Friday
night and Wednesday night. All music
lovers are eager to see it and listen to its
lovely solos, duets and quartetes and its
bright and splendid choruses. And all So
ciety is interested in this work OF a Bir-
mingham lady and will turn out in force.
The Rifles will attend the opera in a
body, and from the way tickets are selling
now the opera house will be packed.
The rehearsal last night was the most
satisfactory yet held. The principals were
in good voice and acted with great spirit,
and the chorus was strong and evenly bal
anced. In Terra Sorts Miss Scholar
will make her debut on the operate stage,
and that she will score brilliant success
is quite certain. She has a rich voice and
her acting Is very good indeed.
There will be a rehearsal for principals,
chorus and orchestra at the opera house
tonight, and another rehearsal there Mon
day night. There will be part rehearsals
at Miss Rowley's studio every day until
after the performance.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
EVENING WITH BURNS
Miss Jean Howision Will Lecture at
Seals Hall June

Miss Jean Howison, of Perth, Scotland.
of Scotlands poet Robert Burns, in Seals
hall on Monday, une 5, at p. m.
The following notice is from a Pate num-
Der of the Commercial-Appeal:
Miss Jean Howison, of Perth, Scotland,
appeared before the Nineteenth Century
club last evening lecturer on the per-
sonality and poetry of the bard of liberty,
Robert Burns. and through the medium OF
one of the most brilliant lectures ever de-
livered upon a Memphis platform succeeded
in winning new laurels to crown an already
successful career. Despite the threaten
ing weather, the Nineteenth Century club
rooms were we'll filled by large and Gull
ture daudience. an audience composed en-
trely OF individuals wholly capable of ap-
preciating the very best that tho lecture
platform affords.
Miss HowiSon is possessed of a most at
tractive personality in which are blended
handsome features, 81 graceful figure,
broad and we'll trained mind and withal a
wealth of the personal magnetism which
indeed constitutes her chief charm, while
modesty and refinement are cleary dis
crnible in the lines of her character She
treated her subject last evening with a
broadness and liberaity rarely ever at
tempted b va woman. In enunciation clear
and accurate. she spoke of the life and
works of Robbie Burns Possessed of a
soul capable of approaching the highest
poetic expression. Miss Howison's heart
seemed on fire with love for the poetry of
her native land and some few, perhaps.
may call her an enthusiast on Burns, but
before the evening closed she clearly con-
WINGED her hearers that Burns glitters with
no luster but his own"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
TROLLEY CARSsCOLLIDE
AT Eighth Avenue and Nineteenth Street
Each Motorman Blames Other

Yesterday morning a collision occurred
at Eighth avenue and Ninteenth street be-
tween car OF tho Traction company and
one of the Electric company. The Traction
company car, in charge of Motorman
Wingo and Conductor Powell, was going
north on Nineteenth street and was Just
preparing to turn into Eigth avenue fYhen
it struck one of the Electric companys
cars, which was coming south on Nine
teenth street from Jonesville. 1t seems
miraculous that a number of ladies and
other passengers who were on the car
were not injured. but only a severe joIting
resulted.
The Traction company employees claimed
that their car stopped before getting to
the crossing, and then, as the Traction
company has the right of way on the cross
ing, they started across, supposing that
the other car would slow up before it
reached the crossing.
They claim that it did not, however,
and that after the Traction car had
started it was impossible to stop it again,
in time to prevent collision.
Motorman C. C. Smith, who was in
charge of the Electric company car, claims
that he stopped his car before getting to
the crossing, and that the Traction car
never did stop, but ran into his car when
he was half way across.
The motorman on each car was placed
under arrest and the trial will come up
this morning before Judge Feagaa in the
police court. Each side claims that they
have several ladies who will testify that
the other car did not stop, but that the
one they were on did stop.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
BANANA TRUST
HAS COLLAPSED
And the Price is Now Going
Down.
IRON STOCKS ARE VERY LOW
Believed to Have Reached the Lowest
Point on Record-Lumber and
Building Material Continue
to be in Great Demand
IRON STOCKS ARE VERY LOW

The newest event in Morris avenue dur
ing the past week has been the collapse
of the banana trust" which has been in
existence i'm New Orleans and Mobile since
March, Since the trust has been in opera
ton "culls," as they are called have been
forced up from 90 and 60 cents a bunch to
81 and $1.10 a bunch and "straghts" from
70 cents and 81 to $3.50 and $1.75. The retail
price has been forced up from 5 and 10
cents a dozen to 10 and 20 cents.
Mr.. Glacopazzi, tie wholesaler, received
a telegram a day or two since to the effect
that the trust had broked and the first
day wednesday, bananas dropped 20 cents
a bunch, and still further reductions are
looked for as soon as the cargo arrives in
New Orleans and Mobile.
The Southern Banana exchange, as the
trust was called. had its office in Boston,
but was composed almost entirely of New
Orleans and Mobile fruits. They were the
importers of practically all the bananas
that were brought into this country, so that
when they combined 1t was an easy mat
ter to run up the selling price of the fruit.
Finally, however, some of the companies
began to think that they could do better on
the outside, so that last week several of
them took the initiative and clicked out"
Others followed until the exchange was
busted"
1t is said that S. Oteri, one of the largest
of the New Orleans importers, sold out all
of his banana plantations and his business
to the trust for 100000 last March.
Bradstreet's Report
The following is the report of the Brad
street agency for the week, which Is an
excellent report of the condition of the
iron market and commercial world of Bir-
mingham in general
1.-THE iron market grows stronger and
stronger. Pig advanced one dollar dur
ing May. Sales are considerably over
twice as much as for previous months.
Stocks were drawn on to fill orders and
they are now believed to be at the
lowest point on record.
"Jobbers report some orders for fall
goods, but business collections are not
over expectations for this season.
"Grocerymen continue to do a good
steady trade and report collections fair.
Lumber and building material con-
tinue in great demand.
Bank clcarings for the week were
$500 AGA"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
LIEUT.. M'CROSSIN
Will Serve on Staff of Grand Marshall
of Elks' Parade

Lieutenant e. J. McCrossin of Troop D,
and a prominent member Of the Birming-
ham lodge of Elks, who has served as
GRAND marshal of the Carnival society since
its organization, has accepted an Invitation
to serve on the staff of the grand marshal
of the Elks parade, which takes place In
ST. Louis on the 10th instant
John f. Brogan, prominent New York
Elk, has been selected as grand marshal,
and is making up his staff of the best
talent" to be obtained in the country in
the ranks of the order
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Little Business Before the Monthly
Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the COM
mereial club was held yesterday afternoon
and in the absence of President Anderson,
who is out of the city, Vice President ].
~ VanHoose presided.
The meeting of the board of directors was
held previous to the club meeting, and be-
sides the transaction OF routine business
several new members were elected.
Several important matters came no be-
fore the club, which were discussed by the
members, and an interesting meeting re-
suited.
The committees of the current year were
announced, and several other matters were
disposed of.
The meeting was largely attended and
the reports of the officers showed the af-
fairs of the club to be in healthy condi-
ton,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
JEWELRY RECOVERED
A Birmingham Burglar Run Down in
Atlanta

Chief of Police Austin was notified yes
terday that a negro had been arrested in
Atlanta having IN his possession some jew
elry which correspondent with a description
of that stolen from the house of Mr.. Langs-
ford, 1915 North Twenty-fourth street.
About two weeks ago some one entered
the home of Mr. Langsford and carried off
four valuable rings A description OF the
jewelry was wired to the different chiefs
of police, and the chief in Atlanta tele-
graphed yesterday that he had gotten the
rings. One OF the rings is a five-stone dia-
mond, one an opal and the other two SOL
taire diamonds. Mr.. Langsford was notified
of the catch and the prisoner will be sent
for today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
ONE MAN KILLED
IN Mine EXPLOSION
Lives of $50 State ConvictS
Endangered.
OCCURRED IN STOCK ROOM
Where the Oil and Powder is Stored
Parker Entered the Room With
a Lighted Lamp and Was
Blown to Atoms
OCCURRED IN STOCK ROOM

An exposion occurred in shaft No. 1 at
Pratt mines on Thursday, and although
only one life was lost, fears were at first
entertained for the safety of $50 state con-
victs who were at work in the mine at the
time of the accident.
The explosion occurred in the stock
room almost a mile from the mouth of the
shaft, and John Parker, convict who was
in charge of the powder and oil used by
the mines. was literally blown to pieces.
from the carleessness of Parker who is
said to have entered the room with an
open lamp.
Cool Heads Quieted the Men
The convicts and nine bosses were thrown
into a state of great excitement by the
fearful report made by the explosion. but
few cool heads soon quIeted the men and
gathered them together in the slope be-
TWEEN shafts Nos. l and 2, until an inves-
tigation could be made.
Several searching parties were organized
and were started off in different directions
In short time one of the parties reached
the stock ROOM at the door of which the
almost unrecognizable remains of Parker
were found A glance into the room told
the story OF the explosion ana quleteu all
fears concerning the safety of the other
men.
Five Six Kegs Exploded
The walls of the little room bore evidence
that a terrific explosion had taken place.
and it was found that five or six kegs of
powder had exploded.
Parker's body was blown some distance
by the force of the explosion and he was
instantly killed. His remains were carried
to the surface and State Mine Inspector J.
deb. Hooper was at once notified of the
accident.
Parker was from Baldwin county and
was serving a fifteen-year sentence. hay
ing been convicted several years ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
WILL RETURN MONDAY
Gov. Johnston Coming Home-Wa iler
After Delegation

Montgomery, June 2.-(Special) -Gover-
nor Johnston is expected home next Mon
day. when he will take up several matters
of importance awaiting his attention.
Representative Stallings reached the city
tonight but could not be found to be in
terviewed Speaker Waller was here to-
day. and is said to have his eyes on the
delegation from this county, for which
there Is going to be q heated contest.
The ladies will not have the relics ready
tomorrow, and the jeff Davis room at the
capitoz will not be opened for some time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
T. c. King Not "A Candidate

The following statement was made yes
terday by T. C. King, whom the "admin-
istration' people nominated in Woodawn
I-Thursday night.
To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
Please state In your next issue that I
am not a candidate for alderman from
the Sixth ward at Woodlawn. thank the
committee for putting me on the ticket.
but as do not care to take interest in
politics, decline. Very respectfully,
y. c. KING.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
An Anniversary Sermon

Rev. J. A. Bryan, of the Third Presby-
terrain church, will tomorrow preach an
anniversary sermon in celebration of the
tenth year of his pastorate. a cordial in
vitation Is extended the public to be pres
emit
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-03
PERSONAL.

Mrs. C. T.. Oliver and Mrs. w. C. Moore,
of Taladesa, are visiting relatives at East
Lake.
K f. Todd, formerly with the L. and n.
Railroad company, has accepted position
with the Robinson Mining company as
manager of their office and commlssary at
Spauldng, Ala.
Travelling Passenger Agent Ellis of the
Alabama Great Southern railroad author
ICES the statement that there Is no founda-
tion for the report from Selma that he
would be made division passenger agent of
the Mobile and Birmingham railroad. which
was recently acquired by the Southern.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-02
Brother KiIdow,

jeff LipscOmb in The Parsons Ad-
cocate delivers the following amusing
temperance lecture to our erring
Brother Kildow
Editor kildow, of The Randozph
Enterprise, says the editor of this
paper will have to do like the editor
OF the Elkins papers, drink drug
store whiskey. Perhaps we would if
we used the stuff but we have no use
for it as long as Arbuckle roast beans
is mixed with coffee and COWS give
milk. We also have the pure water
of Cheat river to quench our thirst,
and no stream in the universe can
furnish such an abundance or pure
water. or course it will be hard for
the editor of The Enterprise to under
stand how anyone can be satisfied
with such soft" drinks, but by the
time some of the little Kildows'' as
he calls them gets old enough to go
out with the boys he will understand
the effects of using such drinks. Per
haps the pumpkins his subscribers
bring in for the support of the little
Kildows," will prevent them becom-
ing addicted to bad habits. 1t is
only the little ones that are sus-
ceptible to good advice No use to
try to teach an old dog new tricks"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-02
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Laughlin, Deer Park.