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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
CASTALIA.

Sept. II, 1899.
From our regular correspondent
Our public schools open next Mon
day.
Eggs reached lie. mark here last
Monday.
Miss Alice Bloxham was a DEBORAH
visitor last week.
Cemetery meeting at Universalist
church next Saturday at 2 p. m.
Harvey Clough and wife, Of Elkader,
visited relatives here over Sunday.
w. X. Riggs and III. w. Baldwin
wheeled to West Union last Sunday.
Mrs. d. d. Kittinger and daughter,
Mrs. Topliff, drove to DEBORAH Sunday.
Kramer and Emery delivered so head
Of feeders here last Friday, at $40 per
swt.
John McGarrahan, of Rockford, came
down Saturday, returning Monday
with his boys, who have been here for
some weeks.
Five hundred people witnessed Per-
gy's Uncle Toms Cabin here last Fri
day eve. 1t is one of the best shows of
the kind on the road.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
Correspondence
News Happenings of the County,
Reported by Competent Corps of Writer'S

Irwin Allen sold fine horse for $3.50,
to fireman Miller of Cedar Rapids,
while the train was delayed here last
Wednesday.
Floy Alspaugh resumed her position
in Kramer & Sons store last Saturday.
Mrs. E. s. Lambert and Alma re-
turned from a several weeks outing at
Spirit Lake last Wednesday.
j. H. Kneeskern went to Chicago
Sunday with two cars of cattle.
Miss Vera Bollman is visiting friends
at Cresco.
There is no question but what Ca.
stalia is the best show town for its siz:
to be found in the state.
At the Republican caucus held last
Friday evening Geo. Estey was nomi
mated for justice of peace and A. p
Cornell for trustee.
VIM. Simmons has bought the Nc.
Martin farm, l20 acres, of John Knees
kern and will take possession March l.
Mrs. j. w. Banning took several first
premiums on stamped goods at the
West Union fair.
Fosse & Son of Ridgeway purchased
the Castalia creamery last Friday, con
sideration $4,000. They came into
possession of some excellent property
at exceedingly low price, and as they
are experienced creamery men, we
predict 1t will prove a paying invest.
ment. We welcome them to the bust.
ness circle of our town.
Last week Willis McMartin went up
to Minneapolis to attend the state fair
and Monday his many friends here
were surprised to learn that he had en-.
listed in the U. s. army and was sta.
toned at the recruiting statition at Fl.
Smelling, awaiting to be sent to Philip.
inc isles. Willis has the stuff in him
to make No. soldier and we are glad
to have Bloomfield represented at the
front by such noble young blood. May
he see all the honors of war and be
safely returned to us, is the wish of al!
About 8 p. m. last Saturday night an
east bound freight on the c. M. st. P
Ry. struck the threshing engine of Geo
Lee at Simmons crossing three miles
east of town aud demolished it com.
pletely. Lee was trying to cross the
track at that place and got stalled.
They Immediately sent fiagmen in each
direction, but the train came before
they had gone far enough to permit il
to stop. No one was seriously hurt
The fireman and conductor, who was
in the cab at the time, both jumped
while the engineer stood at his post
The Ry. engine was not damaged tc
any extent. We do not know where
the blame lies in the matter, but it is q
serious loss to Mr.. Lee, and all hope he
will receive compensation for his loss
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
Business OPPORTUNITIES.

The b., G. r. & N. Ry. is construct
ing new line north and west from
w orthington, Mimi, to the west line
of the state, which will be completed
within the year. The country through
which the line passes is the best in
southwestern Minnesota, is practically
all under cultivation and thickly
settled by well-tO-do farmers who have
been going fifteen and twenty miles to
market. Arrangements have been
made to lay out towns at the advan-
tageous locations for business. These
towns will need stores and shops of all
kinds and merchants will find favor
able openings on this new line. Doc
tors and professional men will also
find good locations.
This company is also constructing a
line from Armstrong to Baskerville,
la. There will be two new towns on
this line named Maple Hill and Irwin,
and investors will find splendid oppor-
tunities at either of these points. /.
The railway company will, as they
have always done, join with the bust
ness men of their towns to build up
centers Of trade.
For information write
THos. H. BROWN,
General Townsite Agent,
Sioux Falls, s. D.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
BURR OAK.
Sept. IL, 1899.

Sept. IL, 1899.
Urom our regular correspondent
Mrs. Frank Reed is on the sick
Hist.
Mrs. Monroe, of Chatfield, is the
guest Of Mrs /. Reed.
ID. Ward goes to La Crosse to-day to
nike in the fair and visit friends.
Mrs. Emmons has gone to Summer
10 spend few weeks with relatives.
Miss d.. Mikish and G. Cummings,
of Conover, Sundayed at the parson,
sge.
T. Roberts and wife were called ia
Griswold Thursday, by the illness OF
his mother.
Geo. Smith and wife leave to-day for
Canada, to spend couple of weeks
visiting relatives.
DIR. Craig, of Chicago, is here for a
Few days, calling on friends and visit.
ing scenes of his boyhood.
Mrs. Brittendall and Miss Weldon
started this morning for Geneva, Wis,
90 spend week with friends.
Chas. Heckle, Of Lisbon, visited his
parents last week. He accompanied
bis sister home, Mrs. Lamm, Friday.
Camp meeting began Saturday
evening with large attendance.
Five ministers are present and more
expected this week.
DIR. Cady, of Mabel, was summoned at
V. Bartlett's Friday to hold a council
ever his child with DR.. Emmons. The
disease was pronounced spinal men,
nights in such severe form that no
hopes are entertained of its recovery.
Mrs. Kneeskern returned from
Wisconsin Friday. Her many friends
viii be glad to learn that the operation
she had performed was a successful
one, and she is now on fair road to
reeovery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
c. Nj. & st. p. Excursions.

Dubuque, Ia, Oct. 2 to 9th, good to
return until Oct. 9-for the carnival.
1925 for the round trip. 30-3
st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 16 to 10, good
to return until Sept. % for the German
r. c. Cent. Society Convention. $3.50
for the round trip. 3O-1
For one and one third fare on certi-
ficates:
Chicago Sept. 10 to IA, good to return
Sept. 10. Boil
Kansas City Sept. "a to q, good to
return Oct. 2. 3O-2
Minneapolis Oct. p to Nov. 2, good
to return Nov. 6. 3O-6
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
FORT ATKINSON.

FORT ATKINSON.
Sept. IL, 1899.
0rom our regular correspondent
Fine weather this.
Many from the Fort attended the
KAir and Jared well.
Don't miss the fun at the county
ooDvention Sept. 18th.
Mrs. Ace Webster visited Father
and Mother Tower Saturday.
Several of our base ball boys took in
the fair at Cresco Thursday of last
week.
Mrs. G. s. Stilwell, of Waukon, who
Inns been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
n. A. Wildman, returned to her home
Friday last.
We are pleased, over i'm this end OF
the county, with the entertainment
given by the association and think il
was credit to our county.
Mrs. Geo. Furgeson has been in this
vicinity for a few days, looking after
her interests i'm her fine large farm
south of town. Geo. McClintock il
the.Overseer and of course things are
rs they should be, as Geo. is 9
hustler.
Editor Cliff Summers went tC
Guttenburg Friday eve., to see his
brother Claud, who was reported as
being injured by a fall while working
for the Standard Telephone Co.
Later we learn that Claud was not
seriously injured.
The Fort Atkinson people were
aroused from their slumbers at about
4oclock Saturday morning, by the
ringing of the bells and the cry Of
fire. Rev. Francis Verba's residence
was discovered to be on fire and so faI
gone that nothing could be saved. I,
was complete loss. Rev.. Verba had
many valuable things that cannot be
replaced. The property was fully in.
sured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
THE MINSTREL SHOW.

The universal verdict is that Rich
ards and Pringle's Ministries Is in many
repects ahead of all similar organi.
cations that have appeared in DEBORAH.
A big audience greeted them at the
Grand last Wednesday night, and all
were pleased with the entertain
ment, which is chock full of new fea.
lures, Simpson and Pittman, mu.
sicians, the performing Arabs and La
She, wire walker, are the main artists
with the combination.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
Special Advance Sale

In ladies' fleece lined underwear
100 doz. ladies' underwear, bought
direct from factory in New York.
No middle mans profit. We are going
to have two days of special sale, Friday
18th and Saturday the 10th of Sept
This underwear is well worth 40 cents.
Just these two days we are going to
sell same for 23c. garment. Don't
miss this chance, for we can not
duplicate. FRED RosENTHAL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
Advertised Letters.

Mr.. Samuel Richard.
Julia Nysatter.
Hans j. Larsen.
Mrs. Mary Anderson.
Miss Nellie E. Hemfery.
Miss Lizzie Youngs.
Mrs. Pinen.
Mrs. Fling Olson.
Miss Hannah Olson.
G. N. GODDARD, P. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
WATERMELON PICNIC.

A large company of friends enjoyed
watermelon picnic on Sunday, at
the home of b b. Nelson, southeast of
DEBORAH. A big dinner was partaken
of by about sixty, and the day spent
very pleasantly by all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
A LAWN PARTY.

Miss Francis Reeves delightfully."-
entertained party of young people on
Saturday afternoon. Games and
amusements of various natures were
provided for entertainment, and all
the young folks heartily enjoyed the
event.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
CARD OF THANKS.

CARD OF THANKS.
The undersigned desire to express
their thanks to their friends and
neighbors for their kindness during the
sickness and burial of their daughter
and sister.
G. r. SCHENCK AND FAMILY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
BuRNHAM RECITAs.

The sensation of the week has been
the piano playing of young Thuel
BurDham, whose recital took place at
the Auditorium Monday evening. The
great degree of proficiency that charac-
terizes his playing and the finish and
intelligence with which the different
numbers were given, called forth the
highest praise from critical audience.
-Des Moines Saturday Record. Mr..
Burnham plays in the Grand either the
9th or 10Th of this month. The sale
of tickets for reserved seats commences
Sept. 18th at G. A. Neufert's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
Tax Notice.

Have you paid your taxes? If not
do 1t this month.
w. o. NoRDHEIM,
1913 Co. Treas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
Great
Sacrifice
Dress
Goods Sale!
Beginning MONDAY SEPT.
l8 and continuing to
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20,

For two hours each day from l to 3 o'clock
we will sell Dress Goods at such low prices that
every missing this opportunity will stand in their
own light prices at this sale will be about one
half the regular value.
We will have the goods arranged in Lots on
the tables and counters it will be easy to make
your selection.
III ut Consists Double Goods
~ = where the regular price 12lc o.
1T nT . Consists Double Fold Goods
~ - where o ~
sale ~
LOT g. G ns 1s,v DS Fd s w00 d Fancy 9 Suit
ZOO
LOT Go So to 90 n IS su nh This the
goods market ION
This is the BIGGEST DRESS GOODS SNAP
of the season; the sale lasts only hours each day.
Terms cash.
We show the best line of Fine Imported Suit
ings in the city, ranging in price from ST to $3.50 per
yard.
Don't forget to visit Millinery Department
while attending this SALE We lead styles and low
price. Look for our opening of French Pattern Hats
soon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13

From our regular cOrrespOndentD
Fred Gibbs, of Grand Forks, N. D.,
and his brother Eugene Gibbs, of
Minnesota, who, when boys, lived In
and about Bluffton, were In town Mon
day, Sept. 4th, on business and looking
up old acquaintance. Were glad to
see them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13

THAT there are five thousand the
aters in America, and that one million
and half people attend them, each
weekday night, spending seventy
millions of dollars year on theatre
going, are the surprising facts with
which Mr.. Franklin Fyles, the drama
tic editor of the New York Sun, will
open an important series in the next
issue of The Ladies' Home Journal.
Send picturesque DEBORAH" to
your friends. No better way to ad-
vertise DEBORAH.
The Red Star roller bearing, gal
vanized steel swings. the best on the
market, are sold by Chas. Hegner.
See Trzcinski for switches. 29-4
Rubber stamp ink for sale by the
DEBORAH Rubber Stamp 20. Head
quarters at Posten office.
Spring and fall Over-Coats. New
ones at BEARS.
Look over l.. r.. Morrison's stock
of second hand goods, you may find
just what you want.
The Red Star galvanized steel
lawn swing has roller bearings and
always gives the best of satisfaction.
See them at Chas. Hegner's.
Try a sack of our 70 cent -four. 1t
will save you money. Geo. Sinclair,
West DEBORAH. 1913
We invite you to call and see our
elegant new store; we will be pleased
to show you our fine stock of groceries
and crockery whether you wish to buy
or not. Linnevold & Ode.
AT last Picturesque DEBORAH" is
out, and it is amply worth the time
spent in PREF airing it.
Monarch & Manhattan Shirts.
Best in the world. We are agents.
BEAR.
Il have plenty of good, clean and
safe storage room for rent cheap.-H.
j. Jennisch.
800 corsets for 40 cents.
SCHUCK DRY GOODS Co.
We buy and sell all kinds of second
hand goods. G all and see L. r.
Morrison.
Howard Hats, new shapes, in all
the popular shades, at BEARS.
did you get a copy of picturesque
Decorah?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
BASE BALL.

A combination nine composed of
attorneys and court house officials
crossed bats with the DEBORAH Insti-
tute nine Friday afternoon, the former
winning by the score of IS to 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
EASTERN STAR SOCIAL.

The ladies of the Eastern Star will
give social in the lodge rooms on
next Friday evening from eight to ten
o'clock, to which all are invited.
Light refreshments will be served.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
BLUFFTON.

Sept. -, 1899.
From our regular correspondent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
w. +. NJ. 8.

The postponed meeting of the
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
will be held at the residence of Mrs. A.
G. Seavey next Friday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-09-13
WHERE THE PEOPLE GO.
Announcements and Reports of Enter
tainments, Theatres, Public
Gatherings, Church
Meetings, etc.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Morning Subject, Light and Salt"
evening: "Strike While the Iron is
Hot"
The National tribune., 1899-06-08

For the soldier that would miss me amt
a-goin' to be there!
o! HOW THANKFUL WE OUGHT TO BE
for the era Of good feeling that prevails
to-day between the North and South.
This alone is worth all the cost Of the war
with Spain. Somewhere, today, two old
veterans-one who wore the blue and the
other the gray in the war Of 61-will stand
by the side Of the new-made graves g OF their
tears roll down their wrinkled faces they
will grasp hands. and as they are drawn
together in sympathy, grief and friendship,
they draw together the once divided
sections Of an unhappy land.
All honor to the defenders Of our country,
on land and sea, living or dead, in all our
wars. All honor to our President and his
Cabinet, to all officers of the Army and
Navy, to all sailors and private soldiers
who are yet fighting in foreign climes.
AS one people, with one country, one flag,
and one destiny, let us stand together and
meet with courage and wisdom the prob
lens of the future. Let loyalty and pat
riotism be the virtues that shall ever b.os-
som in the hearts of our united people.
The young soldiers of the North went
away, a few months ago, with the music
which their fathers loved upon their lips:
'In the beauty of the lilies Christ was borne
across the sea;
AS Ic ulcu W l1ho Llou lOlJD lCt uiO W
make men free"
And the boys left the sunny South march
ing to the music so dear to every Southern
heart:
Away down South in Dixie;
In Dixie's land We'll take our stand,
To live and die in Dixie"
Thus they went away to Cuba, Porto
Rico, and the Philippines. Led by men
who once commanded Union and Confed-
crate armies, they marched and fought in
the same uniform of blue, and died in de-
fense Of the same flag. And on their re-
turn united Nation Of patriots greeted
them and joined with them in the mighty
chorus which filled the Republic with
melody. 1t was heard in castles and on
thrones in foreign lands, and by people in
the islands Of the sea as We shouted our
jubilee:
'The Union Of lakes, tho Union Of lands,
The Union Of States, none can sever;
The Union Of hearts, the Union Of hands,
And the flag Of the Union forever"
The National tribune., 1899-06-08

A-marching bravely to the time that's beat
upon the drum;
They'll never miss me in the crowd-not
one of 'em will care
Ii, when the cheers are ringing loud, I'm
not among them there.
went to see them march away, hollered
with the rest.
And didn't they look fine, that day, a.
marchin' four abreast,
With my boy James up near the front, as
handsome as could be.
And wavin' back fond farewell to mother
ard to me;
VOW nv old knees trembled SO, when they
had all got by,
had to jst set down upon the curbstone
there and cry.
And now they're comm home again! The
record that they won
Was sich as shows we still have men when
mems works to be done!
There wasn't one of 'em that hinched, each
feller stood the test,
Wherever they were sent they sailed right
in and done their best!
They didn't go away to play-they knoWed
what was in store
But there's a grave somewhere, to-day,
down on the Cuban shore!
guess I'll not go in to town to see the boys
come in;
don't jist feel like mixin' up in all that
crush and din;
There'n be enough to welcome 'em-tc
cheer 'em when they come
A-marching bravely to the time that's bea'
upon the drum;
And the boys'll never notice-not one o.
'em will care,iI
The National tribune., 1899-06-08

Mrs. Mckee Rankin, one of the foremost
and best known character actresses and stage
artists of this generation, in speaking OF
Pe-ru-na, SAYS: I" No woman should he with
ont n hottie of Pe-ru-na in reserve. Mrs.
Mckee Rankin. Mrs. Eliza Wike, 120 Iron
street. Akron, Ohio, says: ~ would be in
my grave now if it had not been for your
God-sent remedy, Pe-ru-na was broken
| down woman, had no appetite; what little
did eat did not agree with my stomach.
| is now seven years past that used Pe-ru-na,
| and can eat anything. Mrs. Eliza Wike'
Every woman should have copy of Dr.
Hartman's book, entitled Health and
Beauty" This book contains many facts o.
especial interest TO women. DR.. Hartman
| has treated more ailments peculiar to womeI
than any other physician in tine world
This boo k gives in brief his long and variee
expe rience.
Send for free books on catarrh. Addres
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
The National tribune., 1899-06-08
TRAVELLING IN ALASKA.
Not So Easy Is Pictures Of Eskimo Dog sedSes Ssg.
Harper's Magazine.

The Alaskan sleds are built OF wood
as light as is consistent with strength,
and lashed together with hide ropes so
that the whole framework will give readily
and not be easily broken by tho con-
slant rough usage to which they are sub
jected. The sled is from 8 to 10 feet
long, and IS or 20 inches wide, with the
runners one foot deep, shod with walrus
ivory or strips OF bone fashioned out OF the
iawbones of a whale. The rails or sides
are about IS inches high, and at the rear
end OF the sled are handles coming up
high enough for man to push and gmde
it without bending very much. There is
cover made OF light drilling, which IS
| spread in the bottom of the sled, and large
enough so that after the articles have
been packed on snugly it hauls up over
the load and the ends overlap on top.
The load is then lashed the whole length
| of the sled with hide thongs.
have seen many pictures OF the man
ner in which the Eskimos travel, and the
| man is generally seated comfortably on
tho sled cracking whip, and the dogs
are going at a smart gallop; bUt we soon
found that picture to be a delusion and a
snare. Journeying in the arctic regions
consists mostly in pushing behind the
sled, for the poor little animals frequently
have to be helped over tho rough places
and in going up hill or any rise in h:
ground. Where there is no beaten trail
as was the case most OF the distance VIZ
The National tribune., 1899-06-08
A MAGNIFICENT
GRAFTON
BY Hon. Webster Davis, at Airing
ton, in the Presence OF Presi=
dent Mckinley.

For obvious reasons THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE has had to refuse TO publish
Memorial Day orations and poems. There
are over 900 Posts in :hc Grand Army Of
the Republic. Every Memorial Day each
one of these gets the best orator and poem
it can procure. Naturally it desires 10
have the Grafton and poem published in
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and each
Post has the same rights to publication as
every other. But TO publish all that are
offered us would take up far mere space
than the entire paper for year. To avoid
invidious discrimination we have to make
rule not to publish any.
But We break this rule, in order TO favor
our readers with the magnificent address
pronounced at Arlington by Hon. Webster
The National tribune., 1899-06-08

ground, and 1t seemed for time thaMhe
was lost; but his fingers closed around the
great dogs throat, and holding him at
arms length, he summoned all his
strength, the dog writhed and struggled,
but the man held on; officers and men hur-
ried to him and cried 'Iet him go; we have
guns; we will kill him." but the hero held
on until finally he threw the dog to the
ground dead. Knowing that If there was
single scratch upon his hands 1t meant
certain death from hydrophobia, he has
tened to wash them. When he had done so
he held them up and said, "They are not
touched;-
THANK GOD, lam SAVED"
Then strong men, with pale faces, praised
him; weeping mothers thanked him; and
baby lips were held up to kiss his bearded
face.
SO, when the various States Of the
Union, all bound together in bonds of unity
and friendship, were each endeavorlng TO
do their part toward tho upbuilding of the
Republic, when peace and prosperity
abounded, and thrift and industry every
where was at work in mill and factory and
farm, then it was that mad treason sud
denly rushed at those States. But Just in
the critical moment the brave defenders OF
the Union grappied at its throat. And as
they struggled with it at Bull Run and
VickSburg, at Antietam and gettysburg,
the nations across the sea who hated the
Republic shouted Let it co. the copper
heads of the North said Let IL co." but
they held on and on until, finally, they
hurled it, mangled, bleeding g-dead-at
far-famed Appomattox.
ALL HONOR TO EVERY SOLDIER AND
SAILOR
who took part in that great struggle for the
of the Union. All honor, too,
to the loyal women who suffered untold