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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Opening Ball Game.

The opening base ball game for this
season will be played.tomorrow (Thurs-
day. afternoon on the Luther College
campus, between the Upper Iowa
University (Fayette) and Luther
College team. U. /. U. has one of the
best teams in Iowa and will put up a
fine game. They are on their way to
play Minneapolis and Madison Uni
versities, and We may expect good
game here, L. c. will make them
play ball.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Serious Injury Narrowly Escaped.

On Sunday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
III. Crawford and grandchild were out
riding and when on Washington
street Erick Anderson, the horse buyer,
drove up behind them with one OF his
horses, and in passing them the wheels
became locked together. Mr.. Craw-
ford was thrown forward onto Mr..
Anderson's horse, and received pain
full injury In his side and back. His
buggy was also jammed up somewhat.
1t was fortunate that the accident did
not result more seriously.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Large Class Confirmed.

Confirmation services were held at
the United Lutheran church on Sun
day, by Rev. j. o. Haugen. Follow.
ing is a list of those confirmed:
Arthur Norman Anderson.
Julius OLAF Clausen.
Carl Ludwig Christopherson.
Carl Alfred Erickson.
l.. Edmund Heg.vedt
Leroy Hopperstad.
Orlando Ingvoldstad.
Isaac Peter johnson.
George William Johnson.
William Wallace Larsen
Alfred Sigurd Lee.
Ludwig Oscar Olsen.
Clarence Nicolai Peterson.
liver Adolph Ringdahl.
Henry Carl ScrensOn.
SOren Helmer SorensOn.
Andreas Melvin Sorens0n.
Theodore Vebjornson.
Beatha Gretta Albertina Anderson
Mabel Helgina Anderson.
Cornelia ArnesOn.
Clara Emilia Christopherson.
Amy Julia Dunning.
Ellen Ovidia Erickson.
Alma Emilia GilbertsOn.
Elise Grobel.
Alma Alvilde Hanson.
Alma Louisa Hansen.
Clara Pauline Elizabeth Haugen.
Ingeborg Helena Helgeson.
Minnie Jenetta Huseby.
Martha Kraby.
Sigrid Kvale.
Marit Landsrud.
Emma Mathilde Lovstuen.
Emma NarvesOn.
Alice Lenora Tarvestad.
Anna Isabel UIen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Is This Our Tjeruagels

Nevada, April l7.-Sheriff Boyd
went up to Story City Tuesday and
arrested Attorney Tjernagel, of that
place, on a charge of embezzlement.
1t seems that certain firm that Mr..
Uernagel had done some collecting for
accused him of appropriating the
money TO his own use. Mr.. Tjernagel
gave bonds in the SUN OF $500 and was
released. The case will come up at the
next term ofcourt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Let's Have Ii.

A movement is on foot among Decor
ah music lovers to secure the world
famous Chicago Orchestra, under the
direction of Mr.. Theodore Thomas, for
a concert some time next fall or win
ter. This is possibility, but the pro-
ject must have the cooperation of all
music lovers. 1t will cost $1,000 for the
concert alone, exclusive of other expen-
ses But Decorah can meet 1t II all
work uogether. let's have IL.
The supreme court has hand
down decision in a Fayette covf
case. holding that signers Of <
consent petitions may Withdraw
names before the petition is al
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Shall Water Street be Paved?

The deplorable condition of Water
street at many times Of the year has
lead each spring for few years past
to considerable discussion as to wheth-
er or not it should be paved, and that
discussion is beginning to assume
tangible form. There seems to be a
stronger demand than ever this year
for the improvement, and many of
those who were heretofore opposed to
the movement now favor it, In this
respect Decorah is certainly behind al
most every city of its class in Iowa.
We have nearly every other needed
modern improvement, and if this can
be accomplished it will give us as fine
a street, with as modern and as well
fitted and equipped store buildings
and stocks of merchandise as can be
found in city of this size.
Mr. Henry Paine has secured state
ment of the cost of different kinds of
pavement in use in Kansas City, and
City Clerk Auchmoody has figured the
cost for our streets, on comparative
basis, approximately as follows:
Granite blocks, per front foot
to center of street. ...................$6.85 .85
Asphalt. per front foot to
center Of street. ...................... 5.S7
Brick, per front foot to center
OF street ......................-...... 3.9l
Macadam base, granite top, three
inches thick, k,..............,............. 4.40
Macadam base, gravel top.....~..... 2.45
Asphalt, guaranteed ten years, brick
seven years, Macadam, no guarantee.
1t seems to be the prevailing opinion
that brick paving will he the most prac-
tical for Decorah, as brick pavement
is serviceable, capable of being removed
If necessary. and less expensive than
the other kinds. With long time, at
the low rate of interest at which bonds
can be fioated, it would seem that In
view of the increase in the value of the
property, this would not be burden
some to owners of property on Water
street, and we believe the time has
come for it to be done.
Our columns are open to discussions
of the subject, pro and con, and We
would be glad to hear from many, so
that the sentiment of the people toward
paving may be ascertained. w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Democratic Convention.

The democratic convention to nomi.
nate delegates to the state convention
was held at the court house on Satur-
day afternoon. The attendance was
but small, and all present were
permitted to represent their several
precincts. H. A. Bigelow was chosen
tempary chairman and G. c. Coutant
temporary secretary, the organization
being afterward made. permanent.
A committee consisting of A.. Bernatz,
M. ]. Carter and John. NARROW were
appointed to nominate delegates to the
state convention, which made the
following report:
NJ. ]. Carter. A. Bernatz.
G. G. Coutant. Dan Shea.
NJ. @. Steyer. A. G. Heck.
John Carolan. John NARROW.
NJ. A. Kubish. II. A. Bigeiow.
On motion the delegates present at
the state convention were empowered
to cast the full vote of the county, no
proxies, however, to be permitted.
The convention then adjourned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
New Superintendent Of Schools.

At meeting of the school board
held yesterday, Prof, =. l.. Coffeen, of
Waukon, was elected City Superin-
tendent Of Schools. at salary of $500
per year. The present teachers in the
grades were reelected at q preceding
meeting, ~ has been announced.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

AN humble boy with.a shining pail
went singing down the leafy vale to
where a cow with a brindle tail on the
Alfalfa did regale. A bumble-bee did
gaily sail over the soft and shadowy
vale to where the boy with the shin
ming pail was milking the COW with
the brindle tail. The bee lit on the
cows left ear, her heels flew through
the atmosphere, and through the
lea YES of poplar tree, the boy SCARED
into eternity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Saturday. May s. 1900. At ESQ >. N.

for the purpose ofselecting Fourteen delegates
aud altern' tes to represent Winnesheik coun-
ty I'm a convention of the Fourth Congression-
al District of Iowa, to be held in the city OF
and also delegates and alternates to represent
said County In the Republican State ConveI-
tion to be held in the city of Des Moines, la,
May 10, 1900, at eleven O'Clock a. m., in accord
ance with the calls heretofore issued for said
Convention. Townships and voting precincts
will be entitled to the following delegates: 3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

To 0te Republican Electors Of Wianesheik Co. Ia:
Pursuant to a call OF the Republican State
Central Central Committee, and also to call
of the Cong gressional Committee of the Fourth
Congressional District, there will be delegate
convention of the Republicans of Winnesheik
county, held in the city of Decorah, Iowa. on
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

THE fusion Populists Of Iowa met AT
Des Moines last week in state CONVEX
tion. They endorsed the candidacy OF
w. J. Bryan and reafflrmed platforms
If 1892 and 1896.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

FRIDAY, May 25, 1900, is the day set
by Iowa Sabbath School Association
for complete house to house vista
tion of the entire state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
jon PRINTERS.

operating power plant having all ths latest
Virk promptly, at moderate ratsa. We print
OVoryfhing In the job line. Come and re NJ
VSon you need job work. PuBLIc OPINION
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
Subscription Price, SI.so per year.

OlIen Advertisers Q good means Of reaching
ne people Of Winnesheik and Howard coun'
0ea Rates given on application.
Bu0nass Cards IS per year.
Legal advertising at legal ratea
mn paper win be sent to subscribers until
III arYeaGes are paid and Il is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

BY order of the Republican County Centra
Committee. j. j. MARSH, Chairman.
l.. l.. CALDWELL, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

A Kansas City paper says the town
isso quiet you can hear the rents fai,
due.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
FRANK LOW

sheet metal work half done Is dear at AN,
price. Value returned Is the only honest zeal
ing satisfaction. Elbows OF any size or angle
number OF pieces or weight OF material mad'
10 order.
Phone l6i. With N. r. CROFT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
PROF. e. WILLARD sPURR,
PRACTICAL PHsENoLo9IsT

sna 60 photo. Accunts conndentiAl advtes
Or hsa1th, marriage, budneas pursuita, 60.
0r6ors received for al phIcucaoE1cal Rubnca-
0oaA ON o. addre0 - West Water y, Do
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
2AAc ChI,stos
AKERS 1 GREEN, prvpr,s,srs.

q pabhshed on Wednesday Of each week al
DooorAh, Winuesheik county. Iowa. Pubncar
80 oAics 1t 2l7 West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

!. There has never been
3 half tn e interest
j taken in a race meet
: ing in Decorah that
(. is being taken in the
one to he held in
June. IL has been
thoroughly advertis-
ed in the leading
j horse papers, The
Horsemdn and The
Horse ReUie,c of Chi
cago and the Spirit
of he West of Des
Moines and the result
is letters from horse
men all over the
United States. When
people in New Or
leans, New York,
Chicago and Cincin-
natl write concern
ing 1t, az they have
done, they must
think we are going
to have a big meeting
and we are
June I2-I3-I4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
The Formers b0Dk Of CTQTy,
Crary, N. D.
Incorporated under the laws et N.
Dakota, June AZ, 1898.
T. A. LURoe. FRESHEST,
OkDERT z. SOl-AkD. Vice Prss.
EDGAR ANDERSON. cAsAier.

Real Estate and Collections. Investments
made for the moderate capitalist on first
mortgage loans at fair rates OF interest. On
time deposits we pay interest. We cover
Ramsey, Benson and Eddy counties. Cor
respondence solicited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

DURING the month of March just
closed, the Modern Woodman society
made the phenomenal gain of II, 425
benefit Tor insured) members, carrying
about $34, 900, 900 insurance. The net
figures may reduce this somewhat, but
local Woodmen camp officers state
that even the net gain will show a
largar increase in membership and in
surance in force than that made by any
other society or insurance company in
the world. The figures for the month
show the largest gain of any one
month In the Woodman society's his
tory, the next highest being the month
of March, 1899, when there was gain
of 10, 900 insured members.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
cAleags, Milwaukee St Paul Railway
Deeorah Braneh.

Deeerah Braneh.
RAasnger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 66a.
Depart Arrive.
k;.s:!Es::: .s!s:: = Mason s.s' t,e m. t.a p m.
Osdar Rapids, KanAsl
5: :sss:;; s ss.'. a.'ass.s sissss "s. n'
sDaEy. Except Sunday. Sunday only
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

'Rubber-ear' Is the latest epidemic
in this region. 1t Is brought about by
running to the telephone every time
the bell rings to hear what passes over
the line. While the disease is not
necessarily fatal. ii is nevertheless
annoying and keeps the patient in a
constant state of irritation lest any
news may be missed In passing. The
aural cavity become enlarged, and ii
the disease is not checked, external
ear expands until the weight of tpuils
II loose from the head. There are q
number of cases in this vicinity that
are, I causing apprehension. Ackiey
FhonoornDh There are none such
In this cyirty One can talk here
over the phone with perfect freedom,
without fear Of any one hearing what
he is saying-oh, Yes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25

noUtaun q Cedar Rapids with through trains
- Chicago, ST. Louis, Kansas City, Omsha, 6I
nanl, and al points beyond.
rN1ight trains will carry passenger when
psovtded with tickets only.
J.W. LAWHEAD, Agent
mo. @. FARM BR. Gen. Ticket PAa. Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-25
B.r,i,s,... Cedar Rapid. . x.nAer,

~. M Passenger, leaves DecorAh 3:l6 p. m
~ "a Freight Passenger, leaves Dec0sa1
- q. n. No. sol, Passenger, arrives at Dc
sonh lao p. m. No. SAL, Freight 4 Passen
-, arrives at Decorah Sis p. m. AL traini
vnAly except Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
A MAGNIFICENT CLOCK.

In the art department of Oren Hoopers'
Sons has just been placed a representa-
tive Of new line of which this firm will
in future make strong point, namely,
"grandfathers' hall clocks" This par
ticular clock has massive case Of timely
polished Honduras mahogany with a
large bevel plate glass in the front show
ing the brass weights and pendulum
The dial Is of finely wrought brass with
black iron hands and shows the different
phases of the moon. The works are the
celebrated Elite make and are valued
alone at $4,000. Every quarter hour IL
struck BY a beautiful West Minister
chime and the hours peal out In re.
sounding deep bass It is clock ol
which any homo In this city might b
proud.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
LADIES AT GOLF.

At the Portland Links Saturday after
noon the ladies' monthly handicap tour
nament was played, large number en-
tering for the cup. Miss Ellis made the
best gross score, finishing in 6S. Tea was
served by Mrs. Richard Webb and Mrs.
William Senter, assisted by Miss Angus.
ia Boyd and Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Har-
ry Payson. Besides the ladies' tourna-
ment there was team match played be-
tween the Portland and Deering clubs,
and the links was gay with onlookers.
These Saturday afternoon teas are be
coming the most popular social event Of
the week.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
FUNERAL OF CHARLES H. PETER
SON.

The funeral of Charles II. Peterson oc-
curred yesterday afternoon and was large
ly attended. ST Alban commandery, X.
T., headed by Chandler's ba nd per-
formed escort duty. Rev. DIR. smith
Baker delivered the funeral address.
Ancient Landmark lodge, +. s. A. NJ,
and St. Alban commandery performed
their burial services, the one at the house
and the other ut the grave at Everg reen
cemetery. The floral tributes We're Of an
elaborate character and We're very nu-
merous. The pail bearers from the COM
mandery were 4. E. Adams, ID: g. Jack
son, j. w. Harper, Frank b. Bates, j.
NJ. Hammond and +. b. Fish. There
was q large attendance at the funeral Of
representatives of the Portland lodge OF
Eiks of which the deceased was menu
Der, of the Masonic bodies and of his bus
mess associates.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
PERSONALS.


Mr. Faui oooio' VINO Oh ia'e mas oeeh a
student In the Art Department of Yale
college, arrived home yesterday.
Among the June weddings win be that
Of Mr.. Frederick Owen OF New York and
Miss Ethel Woodbury. Of Portland.
Several Portland people are to spend
the month OF August at the elegant new
hotel in Newport, Il. l., which is to be
managed by Mr.. NJ. s. Gibson, formerly
proprietor of the Preble house.
Mrs. E. G. Jordan has returned from a
trip to Poland Springs.
Mr.. NJ. b. Collidge, Coyle street, at
tended the Universalist convention at
Pittsfeld the early part OF the week.
Miss Frances Chapman, Spring street,
will leave town the latter part Of next
week to attend the commencement exer-
cises at Wellesley college.
Mrs. G. G. Pratt returned to Boston
yesterday after few days visit to the
Mrs. Somerby, Park street. She kwin
sail for Europe the Sd Of July ON the
steamer Saale to attend the Christian
Endeavor convention. She win be ac-
companied by Miss Addie Marston of
Roxbury, who goes as delegate.
Prof. F. Lamson-Scribner OF WASH
ington, d. c., head of the division of
agrostology in the Department Of Agri-
culture, was in Portland yesterday. His
botanical speciality being grasses and
forage plants, besides recommending the
best foods for live stock. he is inspecting
some Of the putting green" Of the golf
clubs with view Of advising the best
grasses to make the turf for this popular
e,,..,.,, s,,o,t prof Jamson- Scribner
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

workmen are experiencing considerable
difficulty in drilling the walls Mt the
Custom house for the purpose OF wiring
the building for electric lights. In
some places it is found necessary to drill
through several feet Of solid brick This
additional work, 1t is estimated, will
add to the cost not less than 500. Each
floor Of the building will be lighted.
Fish Warden johnson reports that the
shad fishermen have not had big sea-
son. They have all complied with the
law regarding their hedges, with the
exception of one fisherman on the
Cathance and his hedge was not inter-
fering with the navigation. The shad
fishermen will have to take up their
hedges next Friday.
The knights Of Columbus are to hold
a big field day in Portland this summer
and representatives of the order from all
over New England are expected to be
present.
::.Mr. Edward s. Waite, who has been in
the employ of Mr. r. H. Boynton for the
past 20 years, has bought the jewelry
stock and viii continue the business at
the old stand.
A party of pupils from the Ocean street
Grammar school went to Cape Cottage
on ride and picnic Saturday.
The senior class p. II. S., has presented
to the Portland High school $40 for school
decorations.
Mr.. George S. Staples has for several
weeks been busily engaged In repairs OF
the lot on and adjoining the reservoir OF
the Portland Water company on Munjoy
hill. He said Saturday night that the
work would probably be completed this
week.
Saturday was one Of the warmsst days
of the season. In the evening the atmo-
sphere was somewhat cooler. One of the
officials OF the weather bureau stated Sat
urday that cooler weather would prevail
today.
The police made seizures Saturday
night at z Pleasant and 6S Pleasant
street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11

Men at Pumps Had Hard
Work To Keep Her Up.

The schooner Addie Of Boothbay ,ownet
and commanded by Leander #. Gilber
was lying yesterday at Central wharf In
a waterlogged condition and so deep that
the water In the dock was within few
inches Of the top of her guard rail.
The captain talked with q reporter Of
the PRESS about his trip, and said that
he left Bath Saturday morning for Bos
ton loaded with o., 900 feet of lumber for
Curtis and Pope, dealers in that city.
When of Seguin In heavy north wind
the vessel sprung aleak in the stern
about two p. IN. The leak was about six
inches wide and the water began to pouI
into the hold very rapidly. Three mer
got to work at once on the pumps and az
ter an hours hard work 1t was found BY
sounding the pumps that there was two
feet of water in the schooner's hold.
The water kept gaining on them though
the men were kept at the pumps and the
vessel was under full sail up to Half Way
Rock, when she keeled over 50 much and
took in so much extra water that 1t was
necessary to take in mainsal and FIRE
sail and run before the north wind which
was blowing hard at the time with only
the jib spread.
The vessel continued to fill up fast, and
at eleven o'clock Saturday night we an
chored close to Board Cove Ledge buoy,
the vessel then was full Of water. Sunday
morning we took some of our clothing
and lot Of pro visions to the upper deck
putting them on top Of the lumber, and
run up signal Of distress. About nine
o clock the tug G. A. Demarest came to
our assistance and brought us to the city
When we came up the harbor the man at
the wheel was up to his waist in water
Besides the damage to the schooner We
lost an anchor and chain and altogether
had tough time Of 1t.
Besides the captain there were on the
vessel Gilbert Van Horn and Charles Mer
ry, who are now making their quarter
under canvas put upon top of the lumbel
on deck.
There was no insurance on the vesse
which was bought about three months
ago by Captain Gilbert. isk
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11

Of Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy's or
dination to the priesthood was fittingly
observed. The music under the direction
of Miss Eagan, was of an especially high
order
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
The Cumberland National Bank
OF PORTLAND.

ny q vote Of the Directors Of this bank. the
- stock transfer book will be closed from June
23d TO July I'd, 1900. and stock holders of record
payable July "a. 1900.
Portland. Maine, june IL. 1900. jeildt23
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
mrs. wln.low,s soothing syr-p.

mas been used over Fifty Years py millions OF
mothers for their children while TeethinR.
with perfect success. IL soothes tho child.
softens the gums. siiays Pain. cures Wind
Colic. regulates lie bowels and b the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising frous
,eething or other causes. For sale By Drug
gists In every part Of the world. Be sure Al d
ask for Mrs winsiow's Soothing Syrup. 70 cr
a bnttls
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
ELECTRIC BANK PROTECTION.

On Saturday the Union Safe Deposit
and Trust Co., Of New England, through
Il. o. Bailey & Co., their state agents,
for the new electric protective system,
for its vault, and it win be immedia tely
installed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
THE NATIONAL ENCAMPM MENT.

Comrade Arthur NJ. Sawyer has re-
ceived notice that the rate for the G..
a. r.. national enc3ppment which Is to
be held at Chicago the last week of
August viii b 90 from Portland, this
including the round trip.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
GOOD TEMPLARS OLD HOME
WEEK

WEEK.
The Good Templars Old Home Week
committee of this city met and organized
last Thursday evening. The following
were the officers elected:
President-F. Il. Davis Of Mystic.
Secretary-M. s. Burnham Of Maple.
Treasurer-O. S. Norton Of Arcana.
The next business meeting viii convene
st Mystic hall the 14th inst.