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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Passing of a Pioneer Resident.

On Sunday evening at nine O'Clock
Mr.. Frederick Stevens, resident of
Decorah for quarter of century,
passed away at the home of his son,
Frank, in this city. About week ago
he sustained stroke of paralysis from
which he did not recover. He was
born Jan. l, 1925, in Susquehanna Co.,
Penn, coming west in 1887 with his
parents to Kane county, Illinois, where
he was married, and in 1876 moved to
Decorah, where he has since lived.
Three children were born to them, j.
F., of this city; James A., of Geneva,
Ill, !, and Mrs. G. III. Thune, of Ossian.
These with his wife remain to mourn
his loss. The funeral services were
held from the home yesterday afternoon
at / so o'clock, Rev. DR.. Willett Off
ciating, with burial in Montgomery
cemetery. Mr.. Stevens was an unas-
suming, industrious citizen, and his
death will be nourned by a large num-
ber of friends and neighbors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Has Milwaukee Purchased Burlington!

The rumor was current in Decorah
yesterday, and among persons who
ought tn know something about it,
that the G. M. & st. P. railroad had
purchased the roadbed of the B. G. r.
q n. from Decorah to West Union,
and that in the future the through
trains of the Milwaukee between Chica-
go and st. Paul would be run through
Decorah, making the trip from Con-
over to Decorah via the Milwaukee
track, and to Ossian over the present
Burlington track, where they would
again run on the Milwaukee track.
If this report should prove true, it
would give the Milwaukee undisputed
control of all territory within about
forty miles of DecOrah in every direc-
ton, and the vast amount of freight
and passenger traffic in this section
would have to be handled over that
road. 1t would also give the Milwau-
kee connection at. West Union with
its own Turkey River division to Du-
buque. We are unable to thoroughly
substantiate this report, but give it to
our readers as we hear it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Keefe Gets Free.

The endeasor to arrest Ben Keefe
and take him to South Dakota to
answer to the charge of stealing dog
terminated on Saturday at New Hamp-
ton, Judge Fellows sustaining the Pc
tition for habeas corpus and discharg-
ing Mr.. Keefe. The Judge held among
other things that there was no evidence
to show the commission of the deed,
that the information was not regularly
made out, and for various reasons held
the arrest illegal. Mr.. Keefe was rep
resented by Attorneys M. A. Harmon,
Anundsen q Houck, of this city, and
the sheriff from South Dakota by
County Attorney Hitchcock, of Mitch
ell, s. D., and County Attorney M. E.
Geiser, of New Hampton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
BY HARRY j. 6REEN.
Official County Paper.
oTrIcB-,r7 WEST WATER STREET.
BOTH PHONES NO. IS.
Regarding Telephone Collections.

Regarding Telephone Collections.
In conversation theother day with
one of the managers of the Standard
Telephone Co. he informed us that
there was no disposition whatever upon
the part of the company to take any
advantage of their patrons, but that
they had considered thoroughly and
determined upon the plan of collecting
in advance for the reason that with so
many patrons collections were natural
ly slow, and that it often happened
that parties would use the 'phone for
three or six months or more and then
refuse to pay for it, so that the company
had lost considerable by this methods
and they had no thought in collecting
in advance other than stopping the
above practice. The company is max
ing every effort to better the service,
but if they find this method unsatis-
factory they will not continue it. Ar
rangements are being made to stop the
practice of twisting" over the wires,
to replace steel with copper wires on
the through lines, and to increase the
efficiency of the service in other ways.
Whatever the company makes over the
regular established dividend is put
right back into the equipment. He in
formed us that the management We're
always pleased to be told of any dis
satisfaction or suggestions, for in this
manner they learn how to improve the
service
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
The Editors at Waterloo.

The meeting of the Northeastern
Iowa Press Association. held at Water
loo, Iowa, last Thursday and Friday,
was one of the best meetings in point
of attendance, interest and entertain
ment ever held by the association.
The newspapers of the third and fourth
congressional districts were well repre-
sented, besides a large number of
visitors from other parts of the state.
The association was addressed on
Thursday evening by Hon. Geo. ID.
Perkins, of the Sioux City Journal and
Hon. Lafe Young, of the Des Moines
Capital. On Friday morning the
handsome new building of the Water
loo Reporter was dedicated to the
memory of the founder, the late Hon.
Matt Parrott, with addresses by Hon.
Lafe Young and others, and on Friday
evening the editors were rendered a
banquet by the citizens of Waterloo.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term:
President Il. B. Raymond, Hamp-
ton Recorder.
V. President &C. w. Miller, Waverly
Democrat.
Secretary-Treasurer-H. ]. Green,
Decorah Public Opinion.
Executive Committee. S. Trigg,
Rockford Register; Sam G. Sloane,
Charles City Intelligencer, and the
above officers,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Electric Railroad Prospects.

The prospects for the building of the
proposed Chatfield- -Decorah electric
railroad are daily growing brighter,
and those who are directly connected
with the enterprise state that there is
no question but that it will be carried
to successful conclusion. Mr.. o. H.
Case, a civil engineer, of Fountain,
Mimi, went over the proposed route
last Wednesday, stated that the de-
sired grade could be easily established,
and that the road would certainly be
built. Eastern capital is behind the
project, but it is being promoted and
financiered by Banker Wells, of Pres
ton, and other men of means in this
section.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
The Coming Attraction.

On Monday night next week the
managers of the Grand announce "a
Secret Warrant with Willis Granger,
the brilliant young actor, as Lonis De
Beaumont. Nj. w. Hanley and Son,
who manage Mr.. Granger, also act in
the same capacity for Robert E. Man
tell, and the farce-comedy, IA Run
away Match" Mr.. Granger will have
the support of most excellent COM
pany of players. Thg play is by w. a,
Tremayne and is highly mentioned in
our exchanges. Choice seats are now
on sale at Brunt 4 Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
MulcI Petition Filed.

The new mulct petition for this
county has been filed with the Board
of Supervisors, and will be examined
by them at a special session to be held
Dec. End. Those who have superin-
tended the canvassing of the county,
state that they have secured over rs
per cent. of the voters, and that the
petition is so made out that 1t cannot
again be successfully attacked.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Directory of Adv. Changes.

N. r.. Croft Hardware, in compe-
ton with catalogue houses, page 2.
X. 1. Haugen Linens for Thanks
giving, page s..
Schuck Dry Goods Co.-Special Lin
en- and Millinery sale on Friday, page5.
HI. A. Prastmark-Wall paper, mat
boards, picture mouldings, pages and s
Iver Larson-Capes, Jackets, Coats,
Scarfs and Collarettes. Page 6.
Pen Bear-Big new purchase OF
clothing. Page 6.
l.. F. Button-Special lamp sale.
Page s.
Edgerly & Killeen-Closing out Mil
linery sale. Page s.
F.. w. Haase-Sewing machines and
gasoline stove cleaning and repairing
Page S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
No Football With Cresco.

After lot of parleying and disgu ST
ing correspondence with the Cresco
football managers with reference to a
game that place, in which the Cresco
parties made all sorts of foolish de-
mands and excuses, the attempts to
secure game were abandoned. The
only remaining game of the season, so
far as now scheduled, will be in De-
corah on Thanksgiving day with the
Fayette eleven
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
"BilIee TAYLOR" Next Week Friday.

The rehearsals for the local talent
opera "Billee Taylor are progressing
satisfactorily and the indications are
that it will surpass anything of the
kind ever given here. 1t will be
given at the Grand next week Friday
evening, under the auspices of the
ladies of the Episcopal chnrch. Fol-
lowing is the
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Mr.. w. S. Riley y........................
Captain the Hon. Felix Flapper, r. N, of
II. M. s. "Thunderbomb."
Sir Mincing Lane, Knight, a self made
man.
Mr.. l.. r. button. .........................
Billee Taylor, gardner,
Mr.. Albert Vance. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Christophe er Crab, an ancient schoolmaster
Miss Sadie Montgomery.
Phoebe Fairleigh, a VILLAGE maiden, betrothed
TO Billee.
Miss Ella Ward ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Arabella Lane, Sir Mincing Lanes daugh-
ter, Phoebe's rival.
Miss Wilhelmina Hegner..
Eliza Dabsey an old flame of Barnacle's.
MISS Alma Johnson. .....,.... SUSAN
Sailors, Volunteers, Peasants, Charity girls,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Escaped Serious Injury.

Mrs. Emil Rosenthal was quite
seriously hurt last Friday, She was
returning from visit to her folks in
the country, and with them was com.
ing to town, when, as they were
turning the corner near Pattee's the
shot of a gun frightened the team and
1t started to run. The occupants of the
vehicle were thrown to the ground IN
the ditch and badly shaken up, but nc
serious injuries resulted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Burned to Death.

Decorah friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. III. Seavy, of Kansas City, Kan,
deeply sympathize with them in the
death of their son Walter on Saturday.
He was playing about bon fire last
Thursday, and received burns which
caused his death. He was the grand
son of Mf. and Mrs. A. G.. Seavy, OF
this city, and there are a number OF
relatives in this county. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Hand Painted China, Etc.

Miss Susie b. Marsh, china decora'
tions and water colors. Orders taken
for burnt wood and leather. Studio
open Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays. 4St
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Robbery Sunday Night.

Some time during the night of Sun
day or early Monday morning the
stone mill of A. Bernatz Il Sons on
Mill street was broken into from the
east side, and several sacks of -four etc.,
stolen. AS yet no arrests have been
made, but the officers are working on
the case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Teachers Meeting at 0ssian.

A teachers meeting will be held at
Ossian, Iowa, Saturday, November
23rd, commencing at l:l5 p. m. All
the teachers of surrounding townships
are expected to be present. Patrons,
school officers and those preparing to
teach are cordially invited to come and
join in the discussions. The following
is the program:
Music.
Paper Hindrance to Successful Work in
the Rural Schools ...... Mary Garden
DlscussiOu
Miss Alicia McManus and Miss Zoe Cor.
nell.
Paper-What can we do for the large boys
and girls who come to school but
short time during the winter months. 49,.
...-.... .frln. r. y. Ciark
Discussion-Miss Mayme Houlihan, Prin.
w. A. Daskam.
Music.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Subscription Price s1.5O per year

Offers Advertisers a good means of reaching
the people of WinneSheik and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards s. per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
This paper will be SEM to subscribers until
all arrearages are paid and 1t is ordered STOP
ad
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20

Passenger train No. SOP makes close connec-
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.
]. w. LAWHEAD, Agent.
JNO. G. FARMER. Gen Ticket d Pass. Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Burlington, Cedar Rapids 1 Northern.

No. SOP Passenger, leaves Decorah 3:l5 p M
e:30 a. m. No. sol. Passenger. arrives at De.
coraf l:40 p. m. No. 54l, Freight and Passen,
ger arrives at Decorah 5:l5 p, m. All trains
daily except Sunday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
G~&Gc Ckiniem
By HARRY ]. GREEN.

Is published on Wednesday of each week at
Decorah Winnesheik county, Iowa. Pub
10 lication Office at 3l7 West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20

Encourage your friends and school
officers to attend this meeting.
Very truly,
E. ]. HOOK,
County Superintendent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20

DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING.
= (Penmanship. :. Miss Lorena Weitgenant
How to overcome them. Mary Lundgren
= Reading and Spelling, Mis-. NJ. Livingstone
.SArithmetic Miss Theresa Thomson
How to overcome them,. r. @. Anderson
..............o of Postvile
a 0TdInndr MISS lllllc DcChcT
How To overcome them, -. w. Atkinson
History, Geography, -. Miss Anna Turk
How to overcome them. C. +. McNevin
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee 81. Paul Railway
DecOrah Branch.

Passenger Denot corner Water and Day streets
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
Prosperous Financial Institution.

AT the recent meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF the Workingmen's Building and
Loan Association a most creditable re-
port was made by its officers During
the past year. more business was done
than during any previous year of its ex-
istence, while its affairs were so conserva-
lively administered that all its stockhold-
ers were paid full six per cent dividend
clear of taxes and assessments, a surplus
of about 81 900 was left over and above
the dividend. and real estate was secured
to the amount OF SI7 900 paying IL per
cent interest. on the average. During
its existence this Association has handled
about one million dollars of the people S
money without loss TO any one, and has
enabled hundreds OF borrowers, former
rent payers. to purchase their own homes
with the money they would otherwise
have paid in rent. The Association s
business is extending and it offers excep-
tional facilities 10 all that wish to save
rent and possess their own homes. 1t al
so issues six per cent. paid up stock at
times which affords investors an oppor-
tunity TO make safe investments in a
home institution. The affairs Of the
Association are managed by Messrs.
Rehn, president; Jickling, secretary
Charles G.. Feldmeyer. Treasurer; Boyd;
Quinn, Wilcox, Strohm. Martin Smith,
Robert Werniz, Westphal, Wm. S. Tay-
lor, and George Feldmeyer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
Mansfield in "Beaucaire.n y

An event full OF the largest measure oi
attractiveness is the appearance next
week at the Academy of Music, Balti-
more, of Richard Mansfield in his recent
great hit, "Beaucaire " The new play
is comedy in five acts by Booth Tark-
ington and Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland,
To these two American writer's belongs
the distinction of having supplied our
distinguished actor with his most delight
iul comedy success since the days when
Beau Brummel and Prince Karl first de-
lighted his audiences. Beaucaife has
come to stay and take his place in Mans.
geld gallery Of portraits. not to fret his
season on the stage and then retire.
The happy hit has more of the quality
of permanency than anything Mansfield
has done. This is because Beaucaire
gives Mansfield something on which to
fasten his art. 1t is a character in a
fascinating story, not pvpp@t in poem.
The Prince who was mistaken for a
barber by the smart set of Bath when
Beau Nash was imperator, gives wide
play for humor, wit, repartee, and senti-
ment. The jest is on Beaucaire's lip,
but the perfume OF Lady Mary red, red
rose fills his heart and intoxicates him
with love that fashions a romance
which has delighted all who have read
it. Mansfield is said to have anew his
unique gifts for portraying The royalty of
prince, the consciousness OF swell, and
the romance of lover.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
Church Notes.

Tomorrow is the Sunday next before
Advent.
There will be the usual services in all
of the churches tomorrow.
There will be gospel meeting at 4
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the gospel
meeting house on Main street.
AT the First Nj. E. Church tomorrow
morning, the Rev. DIR. w. w. Van
Arsdale, pastor, Rev. Dr.. J. H. Dashiell
will preach the sermon.
On Sunday, December Ist. the Sacra.
ment of the Lords Supper will be admin
istered in the First Presbyterian Church.
the Rev. George S. Bell. pastor.
The mission and lectures for Catholics
and non-C n-Catholics, which has been in
progress for the past two weeks In St.
MaIy's Roman Catholic Church, will be
brought to a close tomorrow evening.
Tomorrow is 'old folks day" at the
Maryland-Avenue M. K. Church. day
annually observed at this church. The
old folks are especially invited to attend.
and the service will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. T. Z. Peters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
The Driest Autumn For 25 Years.

This is the driest AUTUMN Maryland
has had in the past IS years. The
drought has been general over the State,
and the director of the weather station, al
Baltimore, DIR. Oliver Fassig, Says it is
the driest since the establishment of the
weather service in Maryland. The aver
age resident of the city may not have
noticed the effects of the drought, but in
the country the farmers have noted the
dry spell with apprehension. Agricultur-
al reports from the State show that near
ly all the wheat was sowed after that
date, and has since had almost continu.
Gus drought, the rainfall this month to
date being the smallest possible. 1t is
thought that the wheat crop will be ma
terially injured by the protracted drought.
There was a slight fall of rain today, but
not enough to materially benefit farmers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
Making Excellent Progress.

The Schley court is hurrying it's work,
now holding two sessions daily instead OF
one. The Court declines to discuss the
matter, but excellent progress is being
made the earrangement OF the testimony
The administration would prefer that the
courts report should be handed to Secre-
tary Long and disposed of before Congress
meets. 1t is doubtful, however, if this
will be possible. Friends of Rear Admiral
Schley, it is said, may ask Congression-
al investigation OF the Santiago campaign
without dragging that officer in as a CEN
trail figure. 1t is proposed, according to
report, to ask Congress to authorize an
inquiry into the conduct of Rear-Admiral
William Il. Sampson. Rear-Admiral
SIMPSONS friends say that his record will
speak for itself, and they will not oppose
a Congressional inquiry. 1t is worthy OF
note that Admiral Schley has three strong
unofficial attorneys representing him in
the persons of the three wives of the mem
bers of the Court, all of whom are under
stood to be fully committed to his cause.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
An English Author Wrote;

mo shade, no shine, no fruit, no flow.
ers, no leaves,-NovembeI!" Many
Americans would add no freedom from
cafa,,h, which is so aggravated during
this month that it becomes constantly
troublesome. This is abundant proof
that catarrh is constitutional disease.
1t is related to scrofala and consumption.
being one of the wasting diseases. Hood 5
Sarsaparilla has shown that what is capa-
BILE of eradicating scrofula, completely
cures catarrh and taken in time prevents
consumption. We cannot see how amy
sufferer can put off taking this medicine,
in view of the widely published record oi
sits radical and permanent cures. 1t is
undoubtedly Americas S Greatest Medi.
cine for Americas Greatest Disease =
CataTrh.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
A Village Blacksmith Saved His Little
Sons life.

Mr.. H. H. Black, the well-known vii
lage blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sulli-
van Co., N. Y, says: sour little son,
FIVE years old, has always been subject
to Group, and so bad have the attacks
been that we have feared many times
that he would die. We have had the
doctor and used many medicines, but
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is now our
sole.reliance. 1t seems to dissolve the
touch mucus and by giving frequent dos.
es when the croupy symptoms appear
we have found that the dreaded Group il
cured before it gets settled" There is
no danger in giving this remedy for is
contains no opium or other injurious
drug and may be given as confidently to
babe as to an adult. For sale by Field
meyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
PERSONAL MENTION.
In The Social Whirl-Those Who Go And
Those Who Come.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Trautwein have
been visiting Baltimore.
Mrs. Louis H. Rhen has returnd from
a visit TO her daughter, Mrs. Lowell, OF
Baltimore.
The Rev. T E. Peters returned today
after week s visit among the churches
of Maryland in the interest of his church
debt.
Miss Elsie Melvin is visiting Miss
Madaline Loomis in Baltimore. She will
later visit Philadelphia and witness the
Army-Navy game.
Miss M. Louise Edwards. of Baltimore,
who instructs the Shakespeare Class at
Mrs. Fells on Friday night; was enter
tanned last night by Mrs. Edward C..
CAN'T.
Misses Mary and Hannah Randall.
daughters OF the Hon. John Writ Ran
dali, furnished violin and piano music
yesterday at Colonial Hall, Baltimore.
where the Colonial Danes celebrated
the sailing of the Ark and the Dove.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
It Dazzles The World.

No Discovery In medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. It's sever
est tests have been on hopeless victims OF
Consumption, Pneumonia, Hemorrhage,
Pieurisy and Bronchitis, thousands OF
whom it has restored to perfect health.
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group,
Hay Fever, Hoarseness and Whooping
Cough it is the quickest, surest cure in
the world. 1t is sold by Feldmever Bros.
City Druggist who guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Large bottles soc.
and 81 90. Trial bottles free,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
A Unique Entertainment.

There will be delightful entertain
ment at St. Mary's Hall, on Gloucester
street, on next Monday and Tuesday
evenings. November 25th and z6th, BY
the pupils of St. Mary's school. An ex.
cellent program has been prepared, con-
sisting of three dramas, several song:
and two unique drills, never before exc.
cuted here. The entertainments giver
by ST. Mary's school are always of a
high order, and this one promises &c
excel its predecessors. Don't forget the
date-Monday and Tuesday next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
james Lightning . Winner.

AT the matinee races at Electric Park
Thursday afternoon the second race wa:
won bY James Lightning owned by Char
les Weis. The first race was ~ iro
for professionals to road carts, anc
was won in three straight heats. The
second was 2.35 pace, best three ir
Eve heats, and was won by James Light
ming in one. two three order.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-23
Blown To Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic. purgative pill
has been exploded; for DR.. Kings New
Lite Pills, which are perfectly harmless.
gently stimulate liver and bowels TO ex-
pei poisonous matter, cleanse the system
and absolutely cure Constipation and
Sick Headache. Only Is cents at Field
never Bros. City Drug Store.