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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
MOnOna Mayor Resigns.

Last weeks Leader announces that
F. M. Orr has resigned as mayor of that
town. For some time past there has
been feeling growing in the council
which has finally eliminated in the
above result. The last act was that of
the council voting to tax the saloons of
that place $40 month additional, the
amount to be used to pay night watch.
The marshal was told that if he would
circulate paper and secure certain
sum from the business men that they
would pay the balance of the salary
and also clothe him with authority as
night watch. This he did but the
council failed to keep their word. Mr..
Orr was disgusted with this manner of
doing business which with other trans
actions of similar bad faith led him to
sever his connection with the august
body. -Waukon Standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
A NOTEWORTHY RECORD
EIGHT PERSONS In THE FAMILY
Combined ages 5I3 years, 7 months,
Average age OF years, months,
and Fifteen days.

One of the most noteworthy and re-
markable records is that of the Rosa
family, residents of Winnesheik county
since 1851. There are eight persons in
the family, all of whom are living, the
oldest 20, years months 13 days; the
youngest 5s years, 6 months % days
old. All were born in Cayuga county,
N. Y, as follows:
Peter, April 18th, 1881, is 20 years,
months, Is days.
Mariah C., (now Mrs. James Daniels)
Aug. 18th, 1882, is 50 years, 13 days.
Hiram, July 18th, 1884, is 81 years,
month, 13 days.
Dave, June oath, 1887, is "a years, 2
months, 6 days.
Theodore, Nov. 4th, 1888, is 81 years,
9 months, 26 days.
John, March 26th, 1910, is 81 years,
5 months, days.
Samuel, ,!Oct. 9Th, 1s41, is So years, 10
months, "a days.
Albert, Feb'y. sth, 1s4S, is 5s years,
months, % days.
In adding the number of years of
each member it would make total of
513 years, months; on the average
each member of the family would be
GA years, mc's, Is days old. This
family record, we believe, is unparall-
ed in the annals of Winnesheik
county--or in any other county. In the
fall of 1S49, Peter and Dave came to
this county and did some cultivating
on the claim they had at some previous
time taken up, and also hauled some
logs to build a house; subsequently the
entire family moved here where they
have lived ever since-a period of fifty
years with one exception, Albert who
is now a resident of Hildreth Neb.
At that time Iowa was one of the from
tier states, unsettled, and as yet un-
developed. All that was to BE- seen for
miles around was timber and at fre-
quent intervals deserted Indian wig
wan. An Indian on horse back could
be seen occasionally which were the
only human beings in existence al that
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
A Pleasant Surprise.

Last "Wednesday evening was per-
haps the most pleasant time ever spent
in their singing rooms by the members
Of the Luren Singing Society. The
wives of the married members of the
organization secretly got together and
planned a surprise, which indeed prov
ed overwhelming In every way. Pos
session of the rooms was taken by the
ladies and In few moments the sing
ing quarters presented an inviting and
homelike appearance in every respect.
After pleasant repast the members
were called upon for few songs. Then
they dispersed to their respective homes
the members feeling that a most en-
joyable evening had been spent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
TREMENDOUS FORCE.
Power of the Electric Current Ca
bled From Niagara to Buffalo.

Power of the Electric Current Ca.
bled From Niagara to Buffalo.
To look upon the cables of the trans
mission lines that extend all the way
from Niagara Falls to Buffalo one fails
to get any idea Of the power of the
force that Is being transmitted by these
conductors. The cables hang like any
other cables; drawn taut, there is no
swaying in the wind. They stretch from
pole to pole for mile after mile, but
throughout their entire length there is
nothing that gives an intimation Of the
wonderful work they are doing. l.. b..
Stillwell, who has been prominently
connected with the Niagara develop
ment, points out that the power that
Is sSsilently and invisibly transmitted
alcng the six copper conductors, less
than one inch in diameter. would easily
break six steel cables Of equal diameter
moving at rate of 10 miles an hour.
Such Is the wonderful force of the
electric current from Niagara of which
the Pan-American Exposition is to re-
ceiye 5000 horsepower.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
LOST In THE TIMBER +!
WOMAN FALLS INTO A DEEP DITCH
Dies On Friday Night from Injuries
Received and from Ex-
p0sure.

Such is the sad fate of the widow of
Thomas Olson, living in Pleasant town.
ship, this county. Gertrude M. Olson
was so years of age, and lived alone on
her farm in section Is, between Locust
and Springwater. On Saturday even
ing she went to call upon her neighbor,
Ole Torgrimson, on matter of busi-
ness, and waited for him to return from
Decorah. Darkness came on before
she started for home, but she lighted a
lantern and started homeward over a
path leading through the field and
timber. The lantern went out, but she
found her way back to her neighbor's
house about 10 o'clock. And as ii was
late they tried to persuade her to re-
main over night, but she refused and
started out again. On Tuesday morn
ing it was discovered that the house
was vacant and that the cows in the
pasture had not been MIXED for some
time. An alarm was sounded and the
neighbors started in search of the mis-
sing woman. About IL o'clock she
was found lying on her back in a deep
ditch with her thigh broken. She had
been out in all of the rains and cold
weather from Saturday night to Tues
day morning. She was taken to her
home and Knut Thompson, her busi-
ness advisor, was sent for. DIR. Hoeg
was called and everything done to re-
lieve her, but all efforts were in vain.
She passed away at l:3O o'clock Fri
day night.
The funeral services were held Sun
day at 2 o'clock. Rev Seehus, of
Locust, officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
Terrible Trials of a Bashful Man.

Attorney John d. Liffring has made
a discovery, having found the most
bashful man extant Last week Mr.
Liffring was out to a dinner and was
told of Waterloo man who has just
passed through terrible ordeal. The
narrator was the father ola daughter.
The young man called on his daughter
to spend the evening and when he got
ready to leave he realized that heavy
rain storm was raging. He had no
umbrella or rubber coat and when the
girls father asked him to remain at the
house he readily consented. He was a
very bashful young man and next
morning when he was invited to seat
at the table very reluctantly accepted,
He was very nervous andagitated. He
sat opposite mirror and discovered
that he had forgotten to comb his hair.
Then he dropped his fork Oh the floor
and as he stopped to pick it up he up
set his coffee. Matters went from bad
to worse until finely iu despair the
young man quit eating and put his
hands in under the table. The loose
end of the table cloth was lying in his
lap and when he touched it he turned
pale. He thought it was his shirt and
in his nervous excitement while dress
ing had forgotten to put the garment
inside his trousers. That accounted for
his smiles and embarrassment. There
was no time to lose. He hurridly stuff
ed the supposed shirti his trousers.
Two minutes later when the family
arose from the table there was a crash
The dishes lay in broken mass on the
floor. The young man pulled three
feet of tablecloth out of his pants and
fed through thedoo He is yet in the
back woods of his home near Waterloo.
The young lady hecalled on is open for
engagement to less nervous man.
Waterloo Reporter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

PRESIDENTS PLEDGE:-Upon TAX
ing the oath of office President Roose-
welt made this pledge:
"In this hour of deep and terrible
national bereavement wish to state
that it shall benny aim to continue alb
solutely unbroken the policy of Presi-
dent Mckinley for the peace and pros
perity and honor of our beloved coun-
try"
Like gleam of sunlight in black
and mouinful sky comes these brief
first words. With them must vanish
whatever apprehension had existed in
the minds of the timid. Those who
had feared the advent of this youngest
President in all the long line of Amerl-
can chief magistrates, this strenuous
youth ofenergy, frankness and fearless
ness, need fear no more. He comes to
build not to destroy. He comes to
cherish the best traditions of his people,
crystallized in the conservative and
phenomenally successful administra-
ton of his predecessor, not to expert
ment. If confidence waveIed il has
been entirely restored; financial and
business circles did not meet with even
a fiutter The man at the helm has a
strong hold upon the people. Entire
satisfaction is expressed throughout the
nation. And the prayer of the Ameri.
can people is that President Roosevelt's
steady hand may continue to guide the
ship at state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
May0r's Proclamation.

In lieu of the fact that the remains
of our President Mckinley are to be
consigned to their last resting place at
Canton, Ohio, on Thursday next, there
fore, 1, the Mayor of the city of De
corah, do hereby issue call to the citiz-
ems to unite in the union service at the
Grand Opera House, on Thursday after
noon at 200 o'clock. And 1 further
request all places of business and public
and private schools to be closed from
200 until 400 o'clock on above date.
+. w. DAUBNEY,
Mayor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
SWORN In AS CHIEF OF NATION
He gives Pledge 10 Continue Abso-
lutely Unbr0ken the Policies
Of Mr.. Mckinley.

The president is dead-the president
lives. VIM. Mckinley is no more on
earth. Theodore Roosevelt takes the
oath of office as the twenty-sixth chief
magistrate of the republic. The elo-
quent lips of the well beloved President
are closed in eternal silence; the strong
man who takes his place speaks words
of hope and confidence to a sorrowing
nation. Men must come and men
must go, but free government lives on
forever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
WILLIAM M'KINLEY DEAD
THE NATION is IN DEEP MOURNING
President OF the United States Passed
Peacefully Away at Buffalo, N. Y,
at 2.I5, Saturday A. NJ.

In our last issue we announced the
speedy recovery of our beloved Presi-
dent. High hopes were entertained
at that time, but, alas, it was only to
have our hopes dashed to pieces and
now the whole nation mourns. After
the first shock caused by the news of
the shooting of our President had pass
ed away, and the announcements made
by the physicians in attendances had
caused us to feel assured of his recovery,
we were again saddened by the an
nouncement of sinking spell, on
Thursday night, from which he only
partially rallied, and gradually sank
lower and lower until Saturday morn
ing at 2:l5 when he breathed his last.
Shortly before his death he asked for
his wife; ~ want to see her, it is all for
the best" he whispered. His last
words were "Good bye, All-Good Bye.
1t is Gods Willis Will be DONE"
VIM. Mckinley was born January
10Th, ls43 and died September 14th,
1901.
The assassin's hand was weak moral
ly and intellectually, but it removed
one of the noblest and truest men our
Nation has ever known. The punish
ment for such dastardly crime can
not be too severe, nor anarchy too
speedily erradicated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
Sympathy Not what Wa. wanted.


A native of the mountain district Of
Kentucky had occasion to go on a
journey recently and before starting
took out an accident policy. He chanc-
ed to be one OF the victims of a railway
collision, and the next morning his
port, In which his name was mention
ed among the killed, called ON the
agent of the insurance company and
demanded the money.
"But, madam" said the agent, I'VE
will have to have more definite proof
before we can pay your claim"
"More proofw exclaimed the bereav-
ed woman. "Why, he's dead'rn door
nail, l reckon"
Possibly, my dear madam" an
swered the polite agent. "and I'm very
sorry"
"Sorry! You are sorry, are your
81 certainly am, madam. sincerely
sympathize with you in your sad af-
fiction"
"But hain't you goin to give me the
money what's comm to meT'
"Not today. Your claim will have to
be investigated first"
That's just like good fer nothin
man." angrily retorted the bereaved
woman. you all are mighty perlite
bout things so long as they hain't
costin you nothin, but the minnet a
poor, lone female does git chance
to git holt Of leetle spendin money
you got the gall to say you're sorry"
And the indignant female slammed
the door.-Chicago News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
Dubuque VS. Decorah.

For some time we have been looking
forward to the time when these two
teams would meet. Last week the
rains interfered so that the game which
was announced could not be played.
Yesterday afternoon, however, the
two teams got together and played
some good ball. The Dubuque Club
met with sad defeat, our boys out
played them at every point and finish
ed the game with score of % to Z.
Another game VIII be played this after
noon
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
Excellent Corn.

,ir. Chas. Daily, of West Decorah,
was exhibiting some very fine corn
yesterday. He had six ears of corn
with him which measured from IL to IL
inches in length and were perfectly
sound; this is of the Golden Beauty
quality, and he says he has eight acres
of this variety of corn. 1t is certainly
y good crop for this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18

BY order of Acting Postmaster Gen.
eral Schallenberger the following order
has been issued: "Out of respect to the
memory of our late President all post
offices will be closed tomorrow after 10
o'clock, a. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18

EDITOR DAVID BRANDT, of the
Clinton Herold, who was prominent
among the candidates for the lieuten-
ant governorship, has been nominated
by acclamatiou for the Office of Repre-
sentative of Clinton county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18

ANOTHER anarchist by the name of
Frank Ichings, of Cleveland, Ohio, is
reported to have said that he belonged
to society that will give $50, 900 to any
man who viii kill Roosevelt. He was
arrested and is now in Jail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18

SOME sort of punishment ought to be
meted out to every person who is in
sympathy with anarchy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
Tax Notice.

you have not paid your taxes, do
so at once. Taxes are due this month.
3S-2 w. o. NoRDHEIM, Co. Treas,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT took the oath
of Office as President of the United
States at $3.50 p. m. last Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18

Passenger train No. 500 makes. close confiec-
ton at Cedar Rapids with through trains to
Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, St.
Paul, and all points beyond
Freight trains will carry passengers when
provided with tickets only.
j. w. LAWHEAD, Agent.
JNO. G. FARMER, Gen Ticket Il Pass Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-18
Burlington, Cedar Rapids 4 N,

No. 5O2 Passenger, leaves Decorah 2 p. m.
No. 542, Freight and Passenger, leave q ,orah
$50 q. m. No. sol, Passenger. arriv q ! De-
corah l40 p. m. No. 4l, Freight ant e ,sen-
ger arrives at DEBORAH 5:l5 p, m. A Tins
daily except Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-05-22
iSa would lnNN hrliNNCN.

iSa would have believed.
"An now about Melvin" he said. "I
reckon you know what people say an
Think"
mo. but suppose they think me
wicked and say hard things about me-"
"Waal. some of 'cm do, Loueesy.
Yes; I'm afcard some Of 'cm do"
"rm sorry, but l can't help it,"
"In co'sc. | understand all that. But,
Seein as things are so, | lowed you
wouldn't kccr bout givin folks no
more room for sayin things than you
can holp. SO reckoncd you'd ruthcr go
to see Melvin when everybody want
thar to see YOU"
Eyes; would. But can II"
"Shorc. If you jest wait till tonight,
when cvcr'body's gone home, I'll take
you thar III arrange it with Hicks
SOS you can 20 in. That away no.
body won't know nothin bout it, an
nobody can't have nothin to say"
THANK you, Pap. You are more
than thoughtful and kind"
Lord that ain't nothn. Even If i
didn't krer nothin for you I'd do that
much jest TO balk Mary Mann"
At the mention of that name Louisa
shuddcrcd. Pap noticed it and said:
81 reckon you ain't got much more
love for that woman than | have"
81 dcspisc her" Louisa replied.
"Most folks does. Lord, she made d
plumb fool of herself over Sim"
"And | accused him Of making love
| to her"
"Makn love to her! Sim Banks
maxim love to Mary Mann! My Lord
| gal, what was you ever a-thinkin Of
Why, Sim hated her wussin pizcn."
81 know now that | was unjust"
"To be shore you was. But reckon
somebody told you SOL cthinW
"Ycs."
That's the way it iS-alius some
body fairly splitt.n Jhair skins TO 81
to stir up trouble. Sich people ort t,
have their tongues split an their leg,
run through EN-"
| AS Pap had promised, Mrs. Sampson
| proved Il true friend to Louisa. Sh'
received her kindly and made her fee
heartily welcome from the instant sh,
entered the house. Like Pap, she mel
thcr Judged nor blamed, but rathc
sought TO Soothc and comfort. Th
| generous Kindness OF these two plain
simple old people touched Louisa deep
ly, and she never forgot It,
That night Pap took Louisa to tn
store to sec for the last time all tha
remained Of the man she loved. III
felt that he was doing right, and whcl
he spoke of it to his wife she rcadil
agreed with him.
II think 1t will be for the best" sh
said. "ae may be a comfort to hcl
an anyway 1t can't do nobody n
harm"
The 6Ss1e was dark, and there wa
no one eAerc, but Pap had secure
from Htcfns the kry to the warcroor
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-05-22
nOIhln ,hnut him. mint IL 2n

nothin bout him, amt it?'
Ills so. Guess they've hunted round
all over ever'whar most an they amt
found hair nor hide of him."
"S'pOse he must "a gone clean of
somewhar."
Looks like it. You know he left
note for his woman sayin he war ago
In away an want never coLnln back no
moreT
81 hearn he did"
"But she don't b'lieve It."
Don't sheW
Not now, she don't. She b'lie-ed II
right smart at fust. but Pap Samp-
son kept a.talkin till he got her to
change her mind"
Pap still stan's out that Sim never
killed that fcllerr'
LA, yes, wuSs'n ever"
"Quaire he'd git that sorter notion,
amt III"
Ills, shore. Pap's gin'rally putty
level headed, but he got his nose pint
| ed wrong this time shorcly."
HE thinks Sim'll come back, does
he?"
"JcSt knows he Will"
"Waal. he'll be hung or sent up to
| prison If he does come"
"Pap's got notion somethin1l turn
up to clear Sim fore b, gifts back"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-05-22

age to go bout doubtin with all that
evidence ag'in Sim. It's too plumb
plain for doubtin."
"'Tis So" agreed another. Then he
added, MY land, what you reckon
they'll do with Sim for itT'
Lord, they'll hang him, of course"
some one replied. They're shore to-"
81 dunno" Hicks said. "If Sim done
it. he had a right smart cause for it,
an guess mebby the court would find
some OF them eXtenuatin circumstances
to sorter help him out. Anyhow, Sim
ain't ketched yit, an ketchin comes
aforc hangin."
'By Josh, Jake, that are fact! Sim
amt ketched yit, an | bet he amt
a-goin to be ketched nuther. No,
stree! Hes got clear plumb away
fore this"
Don't you go an fool yourself 'bou:
that" Thorn said. "It takes moughty
sight smarter feller than Sim Banks to
keep out OF the way of the law, an if
he amt ketchcd in lcss'n week I'll be
powful fooled"
"Waal, II they do kctch him." Hicks
remarked, Il hope they won't do moth
IN much to him.
"Oh, they won't do nothin more than
hang him." Thorn observed, IAN my
notion Is they're most shore to do that.
Them kind OF circumstances you spoke
OF while ago amt a-goin to cut much
hggcr In Sims case. Anyhow they'll
shore send him up to prison for life at
the very best"
Gosh, jim Thorn" somebody said,
you pear to be dead sot agin Sim.
What makes you so piZcn hard on
him?"
81 amt. Pm Jest talkin facts"
They're mis'able blame hard facts
then"
II can't holp that. didn't make
em hard"
"Waal, I hope they won't never hang
old Sim nohow. Gosh almighty. fcl-
lcrs, thatd jest be awful, wouldn't
itT
ut would So" Hicks agreed, "an 1
wouldn't have 1t done for n purity"
Say" called Sam Morgan. "who you
all reckon that stranger was that come
long over thar in the woods todayY
Lord" Thorn exclaimed, 'If
hauil gone an clear forgot all bout
him! But amt no notion who he
was nohow."
lie 'pcarcd to take a right smart
intrust in the murder. didn't hep
shore. Feared to think 1t was n
painful pity Melvin got killed"
did so. Acted like 1t made him
considerable sorry. | bet he's pow'ful
tender hearted"
"Purty good sort OF fellcr guess.
But. say, fcllcrs. what you reckon
Louccsy Banks thinks bout the way
things has turned out?
IL dunno. I'm shore" Hicks replied.
Guess mcbby she don't know notbin
bout It,"
Lord If she does reckon she can't
feel none too good with her sweetheart
dead an her husband murderer"
That is lie, Jim Thorn-every
word lc!"
They started and looked around, and
there among them stood Louisa, her
race white and drawn, her form trem-
bling, but look Of dreadful earnest
ness in her eyes.
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|zESaD 1AliA ~Ez1s.ED GES1DS

fact that everything goes to show that
Sim Banks fired the shot that killed
Melvin"
81 hate moughtily to think Sim could
do sch thing" Hicks remarked.
but I'm afeard III have to own that
everything seems to point pow'ful
strong ag'in him."
"Of co'se 1t does" Thorn agreed.
Lord. Jake, as much as hate to say
it, got to own that it's plumb plain
case. In the fust place, Sim had II zen
son for KILN Melvin, an thar want
nary another soul in this whole section
that did have Il reason. You know
that's 50, don't you!"
I'm afeard it is, Jim," Hicks ssl
mitted.
Then yistcdy evcnin. jest before
Melvin must "a been killed" Thorn
went on "Sim was seen goin down
( into them woods with his gun on his
shoulder He knowcd Melvin was III
| the store here no doubt, an would be
n.paSsin through them woods on his
way to Turner's. What more likely
tllan that he went down thar an hid
behind that tree till Melvin come along.
then upcd an drappcd him?"
at pears TO look like ii mought "a
been that away" Hicks replied. "ll
does shore"
"Thcu on top of all that" Thorn
| added. lis the fact that sim EaukS Is
gone or else is in hidin SoInrwlIar
| Now. why would he run of or hide ii
he want guilty Of somethin! And
what could he be guilty OF If it ain't
, this murdcr?"
Hicks sighed and shook his head.
81 reckon you must be right, Jim
he said. though | hate wusS'n piZcr
to have to say SO. Yes, it looks like
Sim must "a done 1t. 1t does shore.
"Of course he done It," another saiC
emphatically. Lord, that's Jest rs
plain to my mind as the nose on your
face. | don't see how nnybody'd man