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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Old Fort Atkinson.

T. d. Peterman, author of the
historical articles published by the
West Union Argo, under jthe heading
of "Fayette County in the Forties,"
tells in the most recent Cd the series of
old Fort Atkinson, the famous old
frontier army post which it has been
suggested should he bought and pre-
served by the state. The fort is not in
Fayette county, but Mr.. Peterman ex-
plains that it has a close connection
with that county's history. Fort
Atkinson was the first abiding place of
whites in Winnesheik county and was
the only fort along the military road
for distance Of many miles west of
Fort Crawford, Wis. 1t was the FROM
tier then, and in 1910, when the troops
from Fort Crawford came west to erect
the new fort, there was but one house
between it and the Mississippi river.
In 1925 treaty was made at Prairie du
Chen, Wis, between the United
States and the Sac, Fox and Sioux Ind
ians, by which it was agreed that the
government should run line between
the Sioux on the north and the Sac
and Fox tribes on the south, this
step being necessary in order to keep
these warlike tribes apart. Five years
later, after the line had proved useless,
the Sioux coded strip twenty miles
wide to the government and the Sacsand
Foxes did the same, thus forming strip
of land forty miles wide between the In
dams. This became the neutral ground
and was known as the Winnebago
reservation. Here the famous old Fort
Atkinson was erected, and here was
the entering wedge of the civilization
that within few years spread over the
great state of Iowa, and passed on to
the westward, driving the red man
further and further back. 1t is one of
the states oldest landmarks and should
be preserved either by the county or by
the state.-Nashua Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
CASTALIA.

(From our special correspondent
July Is, 1901.
Please send us more rain.
Threshing season begins this week.
The ball club had q practice game
yesterday.
Extra farm hands are extremely
scarce just now.
The I. O. G.. T. initiated four cam
didates last Saturday night.
Don't forget the 8. s. convention
this week Friday and Saturday.
o. F. Lambert, our candidate for
nomination for sheriff, is getting
acquainted with the rest of the county.
Show your respect for Bloomfield by
treating him kindly.
A nice new clock adorns the wall of
the U. b. church, the gift of Rev.
Ross.
A. J. Fox and family of Austin are
visiting relatives here.
Miss Gertie Strong has returned to
her home near Postville, on account of
the illness of her mother.
VIM. A. Gibbs has purchased the
town property from the Eau estate
and will make 1t their home.
w. HI. Baldwin leaves the Goth for
Oklahoma Territory, in hopes to be
able to secure claim and make it his
permanent home. He cannot stand
the severe winters here. We will be
very sorry to lose him but hope he
will find all his hopes realized.
Hall f. Rathbun and family, of
Arlington, are visiting at the old home
this week.
Mr.. Stewart, of DEBORAH; was here
Saturday arranging to make the town
regularly with an oil wagon.
Mrs. J. M. Vance, of Spirit Lake was
here to attend the funeral of her
father A. Eau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Buchanan are
happy over the arrival of little girl at
their Home on the 9th inst.
Miss Bessie Rathbun returned from
a visit to Cresco last Friday.
Mrs. Frank Musser, of Rowen, Ia,
is enjoying visit at home again.
Ersie Hart spent Sunday at Nc
Gregor Heights.
Mrs. Bettys, of Chicago, is spending
the hot months at the country home
of A. p. Cornell's. She is 81 years old
but as cheerful and active as fol
several years past.
Our patent gate men are kept busy
turning out new gates.
The Castalia ball club have arranged
for game at Frankville next Sunday
AT the citizens caucus held last Fri
day evening the following municipal
ticket was nominated: For mayor, A
jC. Tatro; councilmen, Jas. Hart
Irwin Allen, III. F. Anderson, S. A
Hunter, F. A. Stanley, H. w. Never
man; clerk, ]. A. Musser; treasurer, A
w. Kramer, Jr. The city elections
will be held Monday, July 20. An
other caucus is called TO. tonight t.
name an opposition ticket-couldn'
very well have an election with onl,
one ticket. Neither ticket will be ,
political one in any sense of the word
Simply choice of the best men t.
conduct the affairs of the corporation
At the caucus held last evening thu
following city ticket was nominated
For Mayor, A. C. Tatro; Clerk, ]. A
Musser; Treasurer, A. w. Kramer Jr.
Councilman, q. A. Buchanan, J. H
Sphar, Austin Hetland, F. G. Winn
| Lee Fan, ID. II. Kittenger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
c. NJ. & St. p. Excursions.

To Milwaukee for meeting of Elks,
July 81 to "a, final return limit Aug.
10, SO. 10 for the round trip.
To Chicago for Baptist's Young Peo-
Piles Union, July 23 to Is, extreme re-
turn limit Aug. 81, $l0.45 for round
trip.
To Louisville, KY, for Knights Tenn
plar meeting, Aug. "a to 26, final re-
turn limit Sept. 16, one fare plus So for
round trip. S. V. POTTER, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
$4,000

buys fine ten room residence, GA feet
front lot, nice barn, good water, cistern,
cement sidewalk, everything in good
repair and gives good monthly rent,
about rs feet from the end of paved
street. The house cannot be built for
less than $1,000. A good house for a
man who wants fine and good resi-
dence. For further particulars call at
this office. 28tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Ordinance No. COZ.

An ordinance establishing grades for the
Sidewalks ON Water street from Sumner
street TO Grove street, in the city of DEBORAH,
Iowa.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the
city of Decorah, Ia.
SECTION l. That the sidewalk grades on
Water street from Sumner street to Grove
street at the points below designated be and
are hereby established at the respective eleva-
tons above the datum plane as given in feet
and hundreths of one foot for the points OPP
posite their respective designations below,
to-wt:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
To Farmers.

1 am selling my celebrated Binder
Irvine again this year: will have it en-
hand at Seeglniller's barn at DEBORAH
and at home. Quality and prices will
be right. Farmers can get or order it
of me on Saturdays at DEBORAH.
27-tf. GEO. A. PFISTER,
Locust.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

SECTION 2. That for the PURPOSES OF this
ordinance, the curb lines intersecting the
south line are supposed to intersect the north
curb line of Water street also.
SECTION 5. This ordinance to take effect
upon its passage and publication as provided
by law.
Passed and approved this 18th day OF June,
A. D., 1901. +. w. DAUBNEY,
Attest: Mayor.
F. NJ. HUGHES. City Clerk. 254
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Round Trip Rates to New York.

Round trip tickets, at very favorable
rates, will be on sale to New York via
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Ry. Call on agents for particulars or
address,, JNO. G. FARMER,
A. q. p. 4 II. A., b., G. r.. & N. Ry.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

After long siege of ill-health some
years ago, during which / was unable
to attend to my business, was finally
restored 10 my usual good health by
the use of Or. Miles Nervine. / can
honestly recomend it as an excellent
remedy. H. A. BARR, Carlisle, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
800.
DIR. E. Detch0n's Anti Diuretic

May be worth to you more than 500
If you have child that soils bedding
from incontenence of water during
sleep. Cures young and old alike. It
arrests the trocble at once. 81 Sold
by Engbertson's Pharmacy, DEBORAH,
Iowa. 2-1yr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Spur Holds the State Loving Cup,

makes the finest and most artistic
photos in the state. No ''cheap work"
strictly high grade work guaranteed or
no pay. Call and see the exhibits
that won the loving cup and the
draped miniature gold medal.
POI Water street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Special free programme.

dui N ou OuHudy, July Il.
Special free programme.
Balloon Ascension and Parachute
Descent at l 80 p. m, by Madame De
Leon of Rockford, Ill.
Band Concert and Musical Enter
tainment at 2 p. M, at Mlnnehaha
Park.
Baseball Game at 2:30 p. M, Chicago
Marquettes VS.. Mason City. General
admission free only to holders of excur-
sion tickets; admission to Grand Stand
% cents.
Also numerous other attractions at
Minneapolis and Minnehaha which
will insure pleasant time for all.
The special train will leave DEBORAH
at 400 a. M, on Sunday, July 81, and
returning will leave Minneapolis at 6:45
p. m, Minnehaha Falls 7:05 p. M, Sun
day the 2lst.
Excursion tickets will be good going
and returning only on above train and
date.
Round trip from DEBORAH $500.
For further particulars apply to the
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul R'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
RIDGEwAY.
lFrom our regular correspondent

(From our regular correspondent
July Is, 1901.
Miss Della Fosse returned from a
weeks visit with Minneapolis relatives
last week. Her cousin, Miss Nettie
Knudtson, returned home with her.
John, Dolph and Caspar Aaker went
to Spillville on fishing tour Friday.
You should hear their fish stories.
Jim Blackburn and daughter, Miss
Jessie, of Savage, ,Neb., are here visit
ing relatives.
Mrs. Peacock, Of Burr Oak, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. M. o. Libbey.
Mrs. Lewis and two daughters spent
Saturday at John Wildman's.
Mrs. Parker visited Calmar friends a
short time last week.
There will be an ice cream social on
L. H. G. Larson's lawn Wednesday
evening.
The Misses Brorby, of DEBORAH, were
guests at J. Wampler's over Sunday
Prof. Adolph Aaker visited DEBORAH
friends few days last week.
The Misses Swehla have moved into
Mrs. Galby's house on r. r. st.
DR.. Benton, of Fayette, will preach
here next Sunday, July 81.
Miss Hoatvedt, from near Spillville,
visited friends and relatives in Ridge
way and vicinity last week.
Mrs. Libbey enjoyed visit from her
father, Mr.. Peacock, of Burr Oak, and
her sister, Mrs. Mericle, from near Lime
Springs, Sunday.
Misses Ethel and Grace Baker, of
DEBORAH, were guests at their uncle's
over Sunday.
Messrs. Rollin and Clair Baker, and
their cousins, the Misses Baker of De-
corah, drove to Spillville and Protovin
Sunday.
Andrew Baker, of DEBORAH, was in
town Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

Low Rate To Chicago and Return via B.,c. R.
&N.Ry
The latter part of this month will be
a good time to visit Chicago. The B.,
g. r. Il n. Ry. will sell long limit
tickets at very low rates, on account of
Baptist Young Peoples Convention to
be held In that city July 25-2S. This
rate Is open to the public and we offer
to our patrons first class service In
both directions. Any agent of this
company will be glad to give you in
formation relative to rates, limit of
tickets, etc. ga
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

Special Train Excursion to Minneapolis and
Minnehaha Falls.
Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul R'y on Sunday, July 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

University inside of thirty
days after date of publica-
ton of this paper.
Memorial University Is the
tribute of the American
people to the loyal men
and women of war times.
Send for booklet. Address
all communications to
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17
The ChishOlms on Tri-
al for Killing Will
Hatcher.

Meridian, Miss, Jan. 1.-THE
day in the circuit court was con-
sumed in securing a jury in the
state against r. l.. Chisholm and
his son, Lopez, indicted for man.
slaughter. The Chisholms,it will
be remem bered, killed WillHatch-
er, whom the defendants say they
caught in a compromising posi-
ton with Maud Chisholm, daugh-
ter and sister of the accused, near
their home at Marion,a small sta
ton on the Mobile and Ohio road,
five miles from Meridian. The
killing occurred last September
and created a great sensation,
owing to the high standing of the
parties concerned. The prelim-
mary hearing resulted in both
men being held under bond to
await an investigation of the grand
jury. The grand jury returned
an indictment for manslaughter.
Testimony in the case will COM
mence tomorrow morning.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17
Mississippi's Progress

During the past two months
the governor of Mississippi has
authorized the construction of
four different and important new
railroads-roadS that will be
built during the next two or
three years. The latest is the
Mississippi & Alabama, from
Meridian, Miss, to Decatur,
Ala, a distance of 200 miles, and
most of the way through terri
tory that is much in need of such
a road. The projectors are men
of means, and the road will be
built. The Jackson, Columbus
&lNortheasern is another impor-
tant line, routed up the valley of
the Pearl, that is not going to be
delayed very long. Among other
important charters granted of
late are several for cotton fac
tories, and the prospect is that
dozen or more mills will be built
during the coming year. Mis-
sissippi is certainly coming to
the front along industrial lines,
if the granting of charters is any
sign.-Mobile Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

Maj. NJ. F. Berry, of Jasper
comfy, and Col. H. M. Street, of
Meridian, stopped over in Ellis
vile last Tuesday evening and
left Wednesday morning for Nc
Neill to look after the government
experiment station which was es-
tablished at that place sometime
ago. 1t is their purpose to inau-
gurate at once an experiment
farm, which, when put in opera
ton will prove advantageous to
the agricultural interests of the
State. Maj. Berry and Col, Street
are both practical business men
and they will put forth their best
efforts to make the undertaking
great big success from the begin
South.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

An oil we'll with flow of about
100000 gallons has been discov-
cred at Beaumont, Texas, and
great excitement prevails among
the people of that town. The
stream tapped is supposed to be
the same that supplies the oil
Wells at Corsicana, and if state
ments are true the discovery will
add millions of dollars to the
wealth of that state.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

The Times-Democrat, backed
by a large mum Der of citizens of
New Orleans, is making vigor-
Gus fight against the market or
dinance passed at a recent meet
ing of the city council, which
closes all private markets and
forces the people to patronize the
public markets. 1t is said to be
a trust of the worst form, and
great pressure will be brought to
bear upon the city council to have
it repealed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

Send us S1.75 and get THE
FREE Press and the CoNrMoNER,
w. J. Bryan's paper, published
in Lincoln, Neb. You save Is
cents by taking them together.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17
The Connnnoner.

Mr.. Bryan gave out the follow
ing interview, Saturday morning,
December Is:
l have for several years had in
contemplation the establishment
of a weekly newspaper and this
seems an opportune time for un-
dertaking 1t.
Intending to devote my life to
the study and discussion of pub
lie questions, l have chosen this
method because it will best &C
complish the purpose which |
have in view. Through such a
paper l shall be able to keep in
touch with social, economic, and
political problems. The paper
will at the same time, if success
full, provide an income sufficient
for my pecuniary needs, and this
kind of work will allow me more
time with my family than | have
been able to enjoy for several
years past.
l expect to lecture, occasional
1y, especially in college towns
where l can speak to students,
but my principal work will be
done with the pen, or perhaps
should say with the pencil.
The paper will be called THE
CoMMoNER and will defend the
principles set forth in the Kan
sas City platform. The first is,
sue will appear in January.
shall be editor and publisher.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

If you don't pay your taxes be-
fore Feb. 1st, you will have the
pleasure of seeing your name IN
public print under the heading
of delinquents. The law so di-
reefs and the sheriff has no dis
erection in the matter.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

Every issue of newspaper is
an advertisement for the town in
which it is published. Then
why is it not the duty of every
citizen to lend hearty support to
their town paper!
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

]. ]. Moore stationer of Jack
son, made an assignment last
week. Mr.. Moore was resident
of Poplarville at one time and has
good many friends here who
will be sorry to learn of his mis-
fortune.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

The Kinds county grand jury
has officially returned the indict-
ment for bribery against Gibson
which was found during it's ses-
sion last Monday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

Major Nat. Burbanks, assist
ant editor of the New Orleans
Picayune, died of heart disease
very suddenly last Thursday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

Smallpox has become epidemic
among the negroes at Greenvllle'
Up to date there has been IA
cases and 81 deaths.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

In estimating the cost of rails
ing boy in the twentieth CEN
fury one may add the Kidnap-
pers fee.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

The United States Supreme
Court has decided the back tax
case, between the state of Mis-
sissippi and the Yazoo & Missis-
sippl Valley Railroad, in favor of
the State,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17
II is said that Mcneil is to have

It is said that MCNEIL is to have
a IS, 10000 hotel, a handsome new
depot and several other improve
ments besides It's "sandb beds. >
That town is strictly on the map,
and going to blossom like the
rose.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-01-17

Referring to the above we are
pleased to say to our patrons and
the public, that we have made
arrangements with Mr.. Bryan to
club his paper with the FREE
Press and we offer them both one
year for SITS.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
Wilmington I Baltimore Railroad
DEIAVARE DIVISION.

On and after Sept, ,, 1901, trains win leave
as follOwh:
SOUTHWARK.
EXP. Pass. Exp. PasSMail Mail
AZ
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
The Lenther of the Egyptians.

The ancient Egyptians were skilled
in the art of tanning leather and man
ufactured it in various ways and for
various purposes besides that of fur
nishing covering for the feet. Indeed
it is to those builders of the pyramids
that we are indebted for the first artis-
tic forms Of footwear, and so far as
can be ascertained from history and
the researches of arch@ologists the
Egyptians were the first shoemakers
who were worthy of the name.
1t is q fact, too, that tanners of today
employ very much the same methods
as did the ancients. About the same
materials are used, and the processes
are almost precisely similar to those in
vogue hundreds of years ago. 1t is
true that tanners of the present day
have found means of greatly shorten
ing the time required to convert hide
into leather and that steam power and
modern machinery have done much to
expedite and improve the processes or
finishing the leather; but, after all, the
principles OF tanning remain the same
ms they have been from the Srst.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09

believed held large number of manu-
scripts and valuable coins, but he had
delayed the opening of it that some Of
his friends might be present. Three or
four of them were going to his island
home on the morrow. and he would be
glad to have as many of us foreigners
20 along as could make it convenient.
The voyage would be made in his
schooner, and there would be, no trou-
bic about feeding and lodging all who
chose to go.
Aside from the English party, there
were Americans, Germans and French
men to the number of 20 in Athens,
and when the list was made up we
numbered over 40. of whom 10 were
ladies'. When we came on board the
schooner there was considerable sur
prise at finding her the craft she was.
She was nothing more than a trader,
and her accommodations were of the
most primitive character. Mr.. Talantfs
friends who were supposed to be emil
nent professors. turned out to be
common looking lot and not inclined
launt and might expect a few draw
backs We had favorable wind for
the voyage, and the professor and 9TH
ers felt that it would be the event of
their lives. AS the weather was pleas
ant and we had brought lunch from
the hotel. our monday meal was sort
Of picnic. For an hour or two after
no II fon6
tanned US with historic lecture. and
time passed pleasantly for all hands.
My friend could speak Greek, but
when he attempted to enter into con-
versaton with Mr.. Talantrs friends he
1 found them surly enough. This ex-
cited our surprise, as they were sup
posed to be gentlemen. When we
came to look them over, we began TO
get little suspicious. Their language
and manners did not correspond with
their dress, and they did not seem to
De at their ease. We also caught one
W them exchanging a wink and grin
with one Of the common sailors, and
this caused us much worriment. In
quiet way we reported the fact to
one Of the English party, and he quiet
] lyrepled:
DO you know, I've got a suspicion
I mat this is a put up job and that we
slall hear something drop as soon al
we land at the island"
But why should Mr.. Talanti deceive
1 usF" we asked.
i In the first place, is he what he rep
j .esents himself? Who made any In
/ quiries about him? In the next place
sou never saw an aristocrat with suci
S,s hands and feet. His skin Is coarse
Il ss language full of slips, and you ma!
-Ouee sort of roll to his gait, as II D.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
BRANCH ROADS.

Leave Harrington for franklin City and way
stations, 10 3S a. m. and 614 p. m. week days
Returning, train leaves Fran kiln City 90 a.
m, and l.24 p. m. weekdays.
Leave Franklin City for Chincoteague (via
steamer) lS3 p m. weekdays. Returning, leave
Chincoteague 90 a. m. weekdays.
Leave Harrington for Georgetown and Reho-
turning leave Rehoboth 6.SS a. m, and 25l p.
m. weekdays
Leave Harrington for Berlin. 1923 a. m. and
IA p. m. weekdays. Returning leave Berlin
656 a. m. and 2 % D. m. week. days.
Leave Clayton for Chestertown and way sta
tions 9.42 a. m. weekdays. Returning leave
ChestertOwn $50 a. m. week days.
Leave Massey for Chestertown and way sta
tions 1921 a. m. and $50 p. m. week days Re-
turning leave ChestertOwn $50 a. m. and $50
p. m. week days.
Leave Townsend for Centreville and way sta
at 9.23 a.. m and sos p. m. weekdays: Re-
turning, leave Centreville 7.51 a. m. and 2.45 p.
M, week. days.
Leave Clayton for Oxford and way stations at
9.3S m. and 5.A4 p. m. Returning, leave Ok
ford 6.55 a. III. ana Isl p. m. week days.
Leave Seaford for Cambridge and interme.
diate stations at 11.17 a. m and 6 so D. m week
days. Returning, leave Cambridge at 700 a. m
and 80 p. m. week days,
CoNNECrIoEs.- Porter. with Newark d Della.
ware City Railroad. At Townsend, with Queen
Anne's KentRailroad AtClayton, with Delaware
d &Chesapeake e Railroad and Baltimore & Delaware
Bay Railroad At Harrington, with Deiswere
Maryland Virginia Railroad. AtSeafo: th
Cambridge & Seaford Railroad. At Dela1
New York Philadelphia 4 Norfolk, Wi
Pocomoke and Peninsula Railroads.
eDaily except Sunday.
B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager
J. K. WOOD. General Passenger Agent.