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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
LOCUST.

(From our regular correspondent
Feb. IS, 1901.
Will Kern was Hesper visitor last
Tuesday.
Misses Emma and Lizzie Pfister re-
turned home last Saturday, after spend.
ing week with relatives at Calmal
and Ft. Atkinson.
Hank Ruffridge had an ice hauling
bee from DEBORAH one day last week,
and now is ready for warm weather.
Rev. Seehuus went to Chicago last
week to see his sick mother and has as
yet not returned.
Will Seegmiller has returned to his
home again from Philip Phster's, hav-
ing served the greater part of three
months as chore boy. John Vending
is elected to fill the office.
A number of young peorle came up
from DEBORAH last Sunday to visit with
g. Lien and family. A good time was
reported.
Casterton Bros. are hauling logs to
Olaf Juve's saw mill near Geo. A.
Pfstcr's.
Two of our young people attended
the masquerade at Mabel on Thursday
evening.
Charley Falck aud wife, Phil Pfister
and wifi, Phil. Pfister, ST., and Geo.
A. Pfister, went to Preston, Mimi, last
week to attend the funeral of their
cousin, George Riehl who died on the
18th in his 53rd year. He leaves a
wife, one son, three daughters, four
brothers and four sisters to mourn his
loss. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Stegner in the German
and Rev. Parker in the English
language. The four brothers were pail
bearers; two of the four live near
Preston, one near Spring Valley and
one at Sebringville, Ontario, having
come to see him when sick and saw
him die. Mr.. Riehl was well known
in the northern part of this county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20

HESPER.

tFrom our regular correspondent
Feb. 10, 1901.
It's girl at j. t. Humphreys.
Miss Lettie Freeman and niece, O.
Hesper, n. d., are down on a visit.
Mrs. g. r. Oren has gone tt
Rochester, Mimi, for medical treat
ment.
Mr.. b. M. White and family are en-
joying visit from nephew, of New
Hampton.
Mrs. Vina Powers was recent
guest at Mrs. Seelye's, of Burr Oak.
Mrs. G. b. Pike entertained a mum
Der of friends at dinner on Wednesday
the event being her birthday and that
of Aunt Rachael Hutchinson.
Mrs. r. McMillen is suffering from
an attach of sciatic rheumatism.
e. A. Griswold and family of De-
corah were over Sunday visitors at the
home Of F. B. Newcomer.
J. Darlington and son accompanied
by her sister Mrs. Drake and family
left for their home in Dexter, s. d.
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Casterton were
agreeably surprised by large company
of friends on Feb. 9th, the occasion
being their ffftieth wedding anniver-
sary. Dinner was served and a good
time ensued. A purse was left as a
reminder of the event.
The missionary meeting was held al
Mrs. Slack's on Thursday last
A. d. Nelson and son Theo. were
business visitors in DEBORAH one day
last week.
DIR. Worth who has been attending
a convention in La Crosse is detained
on account of sickness.
Freddie Darlington is in DEBORAH
visiting grandpa and grandma Sellman.
Mrs. w. A. Plunkett was pleasantly
surprised by group of friends Friday
evening, it being her birthday. Re-
freshments were served and crokinole
was the principal amusement for the
evening.
Miss Edna Carter is home from
school duties at Castalia. She expects
to remain six weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Reid were very
pleasantly surprised by company Of
friends last evening. the occasion be-
ing their twentieth anniversary. Re
freshments were served and a very
enjoyable evening spent. A few
pieces of china were presented them by
Mr.. w. A. Plunkett in behalf of the
company as slight token of esteem in
which they are held.
Mrs. Burreson died at her home one
mile south of town on Tuesday after
noon. She returned short time age
from the Lacrosse hospital feeling
much better. She was patient
sufferer from cancers of which she
died. Four grown sons besides many
friends are left to mourn her loss. The
funeral took place from the Lutheran
church on Saturday. A large con-
course of friends followed the remains
to their last resting place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
RAVENA.

From our regular correspondent
Feb. IS, 1901.
e. J. Hook, county superintendent
visited the Pleasant Ridge school house
last Tuesday.
Several Ravenaites attended dance
given at the residence of Mr.. Philip
Wagner Sunday evening.
Several Of our young people attended
services at the M. E. church in DEBORAH
Sunday evening.
Mr.. August Peck was an Eldora
visitor Friday. Miss Tillie who is at
tending school there accompanied him
home.
The Misses Carrie Crane, of Canoe
township and Louena Gunderson, of
Elgin were visitors at the home of the
Misses Ethel and Edith DeCou, few
days last week.
We understand that Elmer Rosa had
the misfortune to have runaway
one day last week.
Miss Emma Peck entertained The
Misses Carrie Crane, Louena Gunder-
son, Martha and Malena Brown, Edith
and Ethel DeCou and Messrs Julius
and Wren Brown and John DeCou
Saturday evening.
Mrs. E. G. Collins departed on Tues
day of last week for San Luis Obispo,
Cal. where her husband Mr.. E. G. Col
Inns is located.
John Schofield had 81 teeth extract
ed last Wednesday.
Those from here who attended the
play "Past Redemption" at the Ossian
opera house Friday evening say that it
was one of the finest ever seen in Ossian.
Winters White, of South Dakota,
who has been visiting his daughter,
Mrs. N. Banning, departed for his
home last Wednesday.
Mr.. F. Yoemans and family, who
left Iowa for the Southwestern part of
Montana, about year ago, in hopes
of finding a more salubrious climate
and many other pleasant things, re-
turned last week. Mr.. Y. says when he
gets back on his farm again he will
never never leave it.
Did you get a valentine?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
SPILLVILLE.

From our regular correspondent.)
Feb. IS, 1901.
J. Novak was in DEBORAH last week
to buy lumber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernatz are victims of
the grippe.
Miss Josephine Dostal Sundayed at
home.
The buzz of the wood saw was heard
Thursday at Balik's.
A. E. Elvidge, of Elkader, was in
our burg one day last week.
Little Henry Haug spent Sunday at
DEBORAH last week with his aunt, Mrs.
Heuser.
Mrs. G. Hauser and son, Chester,
spent few days at Conover, with
relatives.
Miss Mary Dempsey, after several
weeks absence at Clermont, returned
home Saturday.
Mrs. J. Breckenridge, of DEBORAH,
mother of Mrs. Radcliffe, was in our
city Saturday.
This vicinity seems to have its share
of sickness. 1t keeps our doctor busy
night and day.
The masquerade ball was we'll attend
ed, Monday evening. All report a
good time and a success financially.
E. Mashek has been hauling lumber
from Calmar for J. Leebl. He intends
to build large barn in the spring.
Stephen Kruchek filled the vacancy
in the higher room of the public
school last Monday, on account of the
illness of Prof. ID. p. Demsey. School
was also closed in the primary depart
ment, Monday.
Tuesday, Feb. 18th, occurred the
marriage of Mr.. M. E. Graft, of Calmar,
and Miss Lena Kapinos, of Spillville,
at st. Wenceslaus' Church, Rev. J.
Dostal officiating. The bride is the
daughter of F. Kapinos, of this place.
The wedding was held at the brides
residence, large number of invited
guests being present. BY viewing the
many costly and elegant presents gives
an idea of the high esteem the young
people stood in the community. The
bride is an exemplary young lady, and
the union will prove happy one, The
writer joins with their many friends in
wishing them happy married life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
OSSIAN.

(From our regular correspondent.
Feb. 10, 1901.
Superintendent E. J. Hook, of De-
corah, was visiting our public school
Thursday. S.
Mr.. Griffith, of West Union, is busy
in and about our neighborhood selling
and delivering organs and pianos.
Andrew Pitzenberger was business
visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Carr, of Alpha, was in town
yesterday.
Mr.. John Pope came down from
Alpha yesterday, to make short visit.
Mr.. Anderson, of DEBORAH, has been
in town tuning pianos and organs, and
all are well pleased with his work.
Miss Tillie DIESEL drove up, from
Festina, Friday.
Next Wednesday evening a social
will be given at the home of Mrs. G.
Brown. ADJUSTMENTS will be, a sleigh
ride, after which an oyster supper will
be given. Do not miss it.
Mr.. Geo. Allen was business caller
Friday.
Sunday afternoon, Mr.. Chas. Boyle
had the misfortune of breaking limb.
DR.. Wilcox, of Frankville, and DIR.
Mackin attended the patient.
Mr.. A. Heck and family departed for
South Dakota, Friday, where they will
make their future home.
Mr.. A. w. Harvey spent few days
of last week at DEBORAH.
Miss Liza Scott, of Austin, Mimi,
arrived in the city Wednesday, where
she will visit relatives and friends.
Friday and Saturday evenings the
people of Ossian listened attentively to
a home talent play, Past Redemp-
tion," which was credit to our town.
Better attend home talents than fake
show from the slums of a city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
RIDGEWAY.
From our regular correspondent


From our regular correspondent)
Feb. Is, 1901.
The supper at Mr.. Larson's, last
Wednesday evening. was quite well
attended.
AS Mr.. Hendricks is in such pooI
health he will have an assistant very
soon. All hope that a rest will inn
prove his condition, and that he will
soon be able to take up his work again.
The young people Of Ridgeway are
organizing a literary society called
"The Irving Literary Society,"" The
next meeting will be at Miss Larson's
Wednesday evening at 7:3O o'clock.
Mrs. Hendricks enjoyed visit from
q brother from South Dakota, last
week.
DIR. Flemming, P. E., preached 9
fine sermon at the M. f. Church, Sun
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fosse go to st. Pau
this week. Mrs. Fosse will visit q
sister and Mr.. f. attend the butter.
makers convention.
l.. A. S. will meet on Thursday, with
Mrs. Hendricks.
DIR. Head, of Cresco, will lecture
Thursday evening, at Anderson's hall.
Subject: "Henpecked." Admission
25 cents.
The "Coon Town 400" gave an enter.
tainment at Anderson's hall, last Fri
day evening. They had a full house,
and the show was fairly good. After
it, a number enjoyed social dance till
the "wee, small hours"
Mrs. M. r. Ringeon spent last week
in st. Paul, being called there by the
illness of her son, Ted. She returned
Saturday evening, and reports Ted. as
able TO be out of the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Anderson visited
relatives in the country Sunday.
Miss Marie Bakken visited DEBORAH
relatives last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. A. Hoyt were De-
corah visitors last Thursday.
Len. CREDIBLE, of Cresco, was in town
one day last week.
Lew. Larson came from Evanston
last Wednesday. and spent day with
home folks. He then went to st.
Paul where he will resume his old
position in the North Western r. r..
office, having decided to give up his
college work.
The snow storm Sunday makes the
sleighing very good again.
E. A. Hoyt sold the Albert Kock
farm to George Albertson las. week.
Anyone having farms for sale will do
well to see or correspond with Mr.
Hoyt.
Bob. Feltes and family, from near
Burr Oak, were guests at M. o. Lib
bey's, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shoemaker, of
Mabel, are visiting Ridgeway relatives.
Andrew Smith has rented the e. A.
Hoyt residence in town, and will move
soon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
FRANKVILLE
From our regular correspondent

(From our regular correspondent
Feb. IS, 1901.
John Ewing, who has been quite
sick for three weeks or more, is slowly
gaining.
j. III. Schenck goes to Grinnell in a
couple of weeks to complete paper up.
on his farm that he purchased last fall.
A. HI. Mckay is busy these days
hauling cord wood to DEBORAH.
Isaiah Sherman has been making his
mother, brothers and sisters visit the
past few days. Mr.. Sherman is resi-.
dent of Nebraska, somewhere near
Sioux City.
J. III. Kneeskern shipped two cars of
fat cattle to Chicago last week.
T.. j. Crawford has been purchasing
a new driving horse to match the one
he has had for some time.
Tom Walters is busily preparing to
move to his farm in Emmett county;
also John Crawford; the, fishes of the
whole community go v th them to
their new home.
Joe McLain, an old time resident of
this section, is around shaking hands
with his many acquaintance.
Mrs. l.. Nj. Chamberlin is slowly
convalescent after severe attack of
the grippe.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church, will give an entertainment
Friday, Feb. %. Program is "The
Old Maid or Spinster."
The /. o. G. It. will give a perfor-
nance, temperance drama Friday
evening, March l. Title of play is
nAunt Dina's Pledge"
WIN. Kneeskern's wife and children
have been quite sick for a week or
more.
Anybody wishing to purchase a
broncho is requested to call upon
Miller 4 Peck and they will try to
satisfy them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
CASTALIA.

(From our special correspondent
Feb. 10, 1901.
The Royal Neighbors will give an
oyster supper in the hall, on Friday
evening.
Miss Alma Uhley Sundayed in De
corah.
Mr.. Chester McMartin came up from
West Union Sunday.
The Sunday papers brought by the
Burlington are appreciated.
Mrs. f. S. Lambert will build new
residence in the spring.
Rev. w. E. Manly, Principal of the
Chung King Institute, China, lectured
at the M. E. Church lasC Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Irwin Allen went to Minneapolis
yesterday, to visit Der brother, James
Garland.
Quite number of the young people
from here attended the M. w. A.
dance at OSslan, last evening.
Mr.. Geo. Buchanan expects to move
into his new res dence this week.
Mr.. E. Riggs returned from Iowa
City, yesterday. His mother is re.
covering rapidly, and will arrive home
in few days.
Rev. Ross was not able to fill his
Bethel appointment last Sunday, on
account of the inclemency of the
weather.
A. c. Tatro is enjoying visit with
his father, WHO arrived yesterday.
Charles Fox has been laid up fol-
some time with softening of the bone
in his leg.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
We want
Your trade

Want it bad and want to keep
you coming. The bargains we
have been selling in Overcoats,
listers and Fur Coats show more
forCibly than anything we can say
that we want your business. MIR.
Bear purchased from H. S. & NJ.
last week 100 Mems Covert and
kerSey Overcoats, actually worth
SIS and $40. We are selling them
at $40 and $l2, and we simply
ask you to call and see them. All
our Fur Coats are for sale at sell
ing out prices, also Arctics, Leg
gingS and Underwear arein Cluded
i'm our Clearing Sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE.
From our regular correspondent

Feb. 10, 1901.
Pretty good sleighing.
Henry Sowing has been doing well
since election. He has jagged out Tic
cords of wood.
Wedding bells will ring near our
street Wednesday.
Ole Anderson has been on the sick
list for the last four weeks, but is a
little better now.
o. G. Ask, the feed grinder, had a
great run last week, which kept on
for three days and part of the nights.
Christ Forum had bad chimney
fire last week, but it came out all right.
Henry Fortvm the Satire blacksmith,
was seen on our streets last Monday.
The buzz saw is very busy now DAYS.
Look out for it.
Washington Prairie dirt seems to be
well up in price.
The log business seems to be very
busy one these days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
Closing out our
GOODS

We can save you money on the follow
ing articles:
Red Damask Table Cloth; former
price per I'd. SOC; now................. DC
Red Damask Table Cloth with
fringe; former price zoe; now........6Oc
White Bed Spread; former price
9oc; now......................
White Linen Table Cloth; former
price per I'd. Ace; now. ...30c
Vailing, superior quality; per yd......2Oc
fine 8. lie
Lace Edge Handkerchiefs; for
mer price lSc, now......,.............15
Brush Braid; former price sc,
now ..............................
Doilies at half price.
Wash Embroidery Silk per
SKeln ........o"................. &c
Good Toweling; former price SC;
Stand Spreads; former price 25c;
now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Ladies' Wool Mittens at half price.
Fine Kid Gloves; former price
Sl.25; now................... ...S5c
Shawl Fascinators; former price
SIC; ...."....................."Z
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20

WANTED.-Capable, reliable person in ey
cry county TO represent large company OF sol.
id financial reputation; $685. salary per yoar
payable weekly; 81 per day absolutely sure
and all expenses; straight bona.flde defInite
salary, no commission; salary paid each sat
urday and expense money advanced each
week: STANDARD HOUSE, 1874 DEARBoRN
ST., CHICAGO. 7S0
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-20
Clearance Sale!
After taking inventory, we find that we have
a few odds and ends which must be closed
out to make room for our Spring Stock.
UNDERWEAR

UNDERWEAR
to fit all pocket books. We know
we can save you money on this
line.
Ladies' Combination Suits; for
mer price 81 lbs; now....................75c
Ladies' Combination Suits; for
mer price soc; Observation-Disclosures
Ladies' Egyptian Vests; former
price 45c, noW.....
Ladies' Heavy Jersey Ribbed
Nests...
Mems Fleeced Shirts; formerly
QUO; nOW......................
Mems Fleeced Drawers, formerly
oUcj
Children's Fleeced Shirts. .123c
Ladies' Corset Covers; former
price 25c, now. ..........................l7c
HOSE DEPARTMENT
Ladies' Fleece Lined. .......................9
former price
SIC; noW..........................
Ladies' All Wool, former price
2oc, noW........ ....."...."...........1Sc
Children's Fleece Lined; former
price l5c; noW.... ...,..."....".......lOc
Children's Fleece Lined; former
price 25c, now. .........................17c
Mems Wool Hose.
LAMPS
20 per cent. off on all Parlor Lamps.
LACES AND EMBROIDERIES
at prices that will make you think of
us for years. Come in and look them
over.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-10-03
Feeding Corn Fodder.

There is a growing interest in the
preservation OF corn fodder. and
farmers are finding that COWS do well
UPON corn fed in the husk. 1t has
been my practice for several years TO
cut up the corn when half the blades
are ripened, and to feed it to my
cows in winter, letting them do the
husking and the grinding They do
this work cheaper thad / can do it
| do not feed ensilage. | sell my
milk to the condensing factory, and
our factory has not progressed far
enough yet to take milk that is
made from ensilage. Ii dry corn
fodder is properly preserved it will
contain as much nutriment as EN-
silage does, and more. The trouble
is that most of us do not properly
save it. When boy, we used tocut
off the tops OF the cornstalks above
the ear and save this for fodder. 1t
made excellent fodder. too. Wheth-
err or not, it was then argued, as
sometimes it has been since, that the
topping helped the development OF
the ear, | do not remember. 1t is
OF no advantage in that for stock
will consume pretty nearly the en-
tire stalk, if it is cut up at the right
time and shredded. 1t seems strange.
that as valuable a forage as good
cornstalks should have so long b,el
unappreciated. Good corn fodder Is
better than timothy hay. and im-
mensely bette than great deal OF
timothy hay that's fed. Overripe
timothy, for instance is not much
OF an Improvement over q drv fence
rail, so far as food for animals.is
concerned Indiana State Sentinel.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-10-03

The Press believes it is some what
qualified to express this opinion,
viz: Every indication points to
this fall and winter being the very
best time in 10 years for adyertis-
ing this section OF South Dakota to
secure new settlers with means to
help develop the county. Conditions
south and east of us are just now
ripe for an energetic movement
along these lines. The opportunity
should be improved. We have nc
scheme to suggest, for personal in
terest or otherwise, but merely call
attention to the opportunity which
seems so evident at this time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-10-03
Home Seekers, 1t Will Pay You to Look
Up Lands IN Northern Wisconsin.


The North Western Line has large
tracts of land for sale along it's lines
in Northern Wisconsin at low prices
and easy terms OF payment.
Ii you are looking for new loca-
ton where good land il cheap. this
is your opportunity and now Is the
time to buy.
Markets near by are: Minneapolis,
st. Paul, Duluth, Superior, Milwau
kee, Chicago. The land is well tim
bered with a mixed hardwood
growth, the soil fertile and easy OF
cultivation, and there is a great
abundance OF pure cold water.
Remember the above points when
you are looking for land.
Z For Illustrated Folder andfurther
| free information address
Geo. w. Bell Land Commissioner,
Hudson, Wis. or. G. FL. MncRae,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
st. Paul, Minn. 42t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-10-03

How often the illustration comes
that men talk too much, guess too
much. The naval trial at Washing
ton would never have occurred hal
the parties most interested been dis
creetly silent. Men do not have to
talk incessantly to explain what
they do, nor attempt to counterfeit
every little criticism made OF them.
Their world, whether 1t be big or
8 mall, will sooner or later size them
up by their actions, il thew neve r
uttered n word of explanation or
defense. Men who do things in this
world seldom talk OF themselves.
Little and impulsiye minds hastily
jump at conclusions and go to
prattling. They are seldom right
in their hasty conjecttres, because
their conclusions were quickly ar
rived at without thought. 1t is an
axiom OF life that if the man who
forms quick conclusion, however
favorable it may appear at first
sight, will only sleep oyer it, fully
half the time he will change his
concl usion to almost the opposite
from that which he first arrived at.
Why? Because he has given it fur
Their and better + hought and sees i,
more clearly than at first. Herein
lies the power oil the silent man. HI
says very littei unite he has taken
time for thought.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-10-03
Public Sale.

will offer at public auction on
Saturday Oct. 5, at ! O'Clock I. NJ
at my place in st, Lawrence the
following described property; One
cow and calf, two good top buggles,
one good cutter, one set double driv-
ing, one set single driving harness
one good oak extension table one
good hard coal burner, one washlhs
machine, and other household iurn'-
ture. -
Terms OF Sale: Sums under Sio
cash. Oyer that amount % Gays
time with approved security, and m J.
terest at 10 per cent. oper cent on
for cash.
Ed. IMLEi.
Al. BALDWIN, Auctioneer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-10-03

Is the silver quarter unlucky? In
the words quarter dollar" are 13
letters. Thirteen letters compose Il
Pluribus Unum. In the tail OF the
eagle are ID feathers, and in the
shield are 13 lines. There are 13
stars and Ii arrow heads, while if
you examine the bird through a
microscope you will find 13 feathers
in his wing.