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The sun., 1901-05-03
The E,l,,onence of silence.

The Rev. John Shape, pastor of Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church. will give a
| 'ectnre in the First Presbyterian Church
III next Thursday evening. His subject
will be "rhe Eloquencc of Silence
The sun., 1901-05-03
New Cars In Serv;ca-

The new cars of the Wilmington aud
l'randywine Springs l.aiway Company
', ".'' placed in operation yesterday. They
,,,a,., "'rarted much attention and were
sr"atly admired
The sun., 1901-05-03
Citiyens, r,ommittee Meetin .

A meeting Of the Citizens Republican
Committee will he held in the McVey
Building this evening. All the Republi-
can candidates have been invited to be
present.
The sun., 1901-05-03
Teachers Meeting.

A teachers meeting was held in the
new High School building yesterday
lfternoon. An address was made by
superintendent Twitmyer.
The sun., 1901-05-03
Restaurant Sold.

Constable Buckley yesterday sold the
restaurant of Thomas Raycraft at No.
l2 .4ast Second street TO Mrs. Mary A.
Conner.
The sun., 1901-05-03
Dance Was a Success.

The Democratic League will hold n
smoker at its headquarters Fonrtb and
Market streets on May 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
RAVENA.
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondent
April Is, 1901.
DR.. d. P. Doan of Hungry Hollow"
was Ravena business visitor Thurs
day.
It's girl at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hans Rosvold this time.
What's the matter with the l.. A. S?
The Misses Ethel and Edith DeCou
attended religious services in Ossian
Sunday.
The directors in districts No. 2 and 6
have some difficulty in finding
teachers.
It's John Russell & Son, since Wed.
nesday the 10th.
Miss Anna Huber, of Fl. Atkinson,
is visiting with her sister, Mrs. VIM
Lansing, this week.
John Boyle, Ossian's leading tea and
coffee merchant, was calling on his
patrons in this vicinity last week.
There is some talk of farmers CO
operative lumber company in Ossiar
in the near future.
Mrs. F. Yoemans is still suffering
from the effects of a sprained ankle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
Original Notice.
A. d. THOMAS, Plaintiff

A. D. Thongs "a. Plaintiff In ,Distrle. Court,
1I,,rr p1cuApns a, q, SWinnesheik Cou-
- nefendant. nty, Iowa.
To Harriet Richards, Mrs. James g. Chase,
c. s. Winship, Charles y. Winship, James
Smalley, David Stewart, Howe Wallace,
David w. Dennis, Mrs. E. M. Farnsworth,
William Fletcher, defendants, and to un-
known heirs of said defendants:
You, and each of you are hereby notified
that on or before the oath day of April 1901,
there will be on file in the office of the Clerk
of the District Court in and for Winnesheik
County. Iowa, the petition of plaintiff in
which he states that he is the owner in fee
simple of the following described real estate
to-wit:
Lots one ~. two (2), Six (6), Seven az, four
teen Q4), fifteen (l5) and sixteen, Q6) In Block
No. Five (5), in the town of West DEBORAH. in
Winnesheik County, Iowa, and praying that
the title thereto be quieted in him and you
and each of you be barred and forever esotp-
ped from having or claiming any right or
title therein or thereto adverse TO plaintiff.
Now unless you appear thereto and defend be-
fore noon of the second day OF the regular
May term A.. ID. 1901. of said court, which will
commence at the court house in DEBORAH, In
said County of Winnesheik on the 9th day OF
May 1901, default will be entered against you
and decree rendered thereon as prayed in said
petition. Dated DEBORAH, Iowa March 18th
1901. DAN SHEA.
I2-5 Attorney for plaintiff
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17

Teachers Excursion to the Pan American
Exposition.
The Passenger Department of the b.
c. r. & N. R'y is arranging for a
teachers excursion to the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition at Buffalo, starting
from this point. A special train will
be provided, consisting of chair cars
and sleepers, to which will be attached
dining cars between certain points en-
route.
This excursion will be under the per-
sonal direction of Mr.. E. o. Soule, G.
A. p d., who will be assisted by A. l..
Steece, T. p. A., Mr.. E. B. Shaw, Elk
cursion agent of West Union, Iowa,
Prof. L. Hezzelwood of Iowa Falls, and
Mr.. d. w. Fahs of Independence, La.
Tours will be arranged beyond Buf.
falo and full information can be secured
by addressing any of the above repre-.
sentatives, or
JNo. G. FARMER, A. G. p. & T. A.
81 Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
RIDGEwAY.
From our regular correspondent.)

From our regular correspondent.)
April Is, 1901.
Severt Ringeon Sundayed at home.
Misses Emily Larson and Edna
Hendricks returned from DEBORAH
Saturday, where they have been at
tending institute the past two weeks.
Miss Mabel Dorm returned, Saturday
from four weeks visit with her sister
Mrs. Fleming at Fayette.
Mrs. Bakken spent few days visit
ing relatives in the country last week.
G. r. Baker spent several days last
week i'm Minneapolis.
Mr.. Whitney of Lime Springs was
in town Sunday.
John Martin and wife of Cresco were
guests at e. A. Hoyt's Sunday.
Relatives of the Hathaways, from
near Waukon were here Sunday to
attend the funeral of Mr.. Hathaway.
School commences today.
List Friday a. m. the people of
Ridgeway and vicinity were shocked
to hear of the death of Mr.. Hathaway.
He had been sick about q week with
pneumonia and but few realized he
was seriously i'll. Funeral services
were held at the house Sunday a M
at 10 o'clock, Rev. Hendricks, of
Cresco officiating. The remains We're
taken to Freeport for burial. Many
were present at the services and the
sympathy of the entire community is
extended to the bereaved wife and son
and daughter.
l.. A. s will meet with Mrs. Lewis,
Thursday afternoon, April 18th.
Rev. Mr.. Robbins delivered his first
sermon here Sunday afternoon April
l4th. A large number were in attend
ance and his eloquent sermon was
much enjoyed.
Rev. Lang and wife and baby of
Charles City visited relatives near
Ridgeway last week.
Prof. S. Shales returned Sunday from
his vacation visit.
Mrs. Wampler attended institute at
DEBORAH.
A schoo! entertainment will be given
in the near future. Date later.
Henry Ringeon who is attending
Valders school, spent Sunday with
home folks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
c. NJ. & St. P. RAILWAY.
Epworth League to San Francisco.

For the Epworth League Convention
to be held at San Francisco, Cal. July
18th to 2lst. the G. M. & st. p. Ry.
will run through palace and tourist
sleepers at very low rate. These
sleepers will be started Faribault, Ma
son City, West Union, Dubuque and
Cedar Rapids and will be consolidated
at Omaha and run as a special train,
via the b & M, Denver d Rio Grande
& Western, and Southern Pacific Rail-
ways, making stops at denver, Colo
RADIO Springs, Manitou, Pixies Peak and
Salt Lake City.
Returning, the train will via the
"Shasta" route to Portland, thence via
the Northern Pacific and st. Paul,
making stops at Castle Craig, Sisseton,
Nearest point to Mt. Shasta, Portland
Tacoma, Seattle, Butte and Living
stone for those who wish to visit Vel
lowstone Park.
For further information, itineraries
&c write to j. r.. Cook West Union,
Iowa, or apply to any agent of the e.
NJ. Il st. p. Ry. t7-15.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
OSSIAN.
From our regular correspondent

(From our regular correspondent
April is, 1901.
Last Wednesday at DEBORAH, oc-
Cured the marriage of Miss Julia
Hoglie, formerly of this place, and
Mr.. Alberts of DEBORAH.
The new lumber yard was too good
to last. Frudden Lumber Co. offered
them $1,000, for the two yards, one of
which was being located here, and the
other at Castalia; so they pulled up
stakes and departed. Lee Fan will
take charge of the new yard in behalf
of the F. l.. Co.
Carrie Pope is coming back Tuesday
to attend school again.
r. w. Anderson returned from
Chicago Saturday, where he has been
ordering goods.
Mrs. Klisart of Festina, spent few
days of last week with her sons in this
city.
Joe Miller returned to Dakota Tues
day, after few days visit with old
acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lee drove over to
Dover's mill yesterday.
Joe Figge and Joe Heinen visited at
Klein's in Calmar yesterday.
DR.. Mackin left Saturday for New
Mexico for his health. His wife ac-
companied him to Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Doane were bust
ness visitors Saturday.
Misses Ethel and Edith DeCou
attended church yesterday.
Miss Edna Lee has accepted school
in Monona. She is good teacher and
we can not spare her.
Mr.. Dalaker came down from De-
corah Saturday and returned today.
Ole Hollan sold at auction Saturday,
all his household goods and he, with
his wife, will soon leave for Washing
ton.
Florence and Mabel Weitgenant
were DEBORAH visitors Thursday and
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Meyer returned
Saturday from their California trip.
Little Olga Enga fell from small
express wagon last week Sunday and
broke her arm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE.

fFrom our regular correspondent.)
April Is, 1901.
Seeding is in full blast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olavus Ruen were the
visitors of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hans Nelson, Sunday.
M. Hendrickson was the guest of
Mrs. G. Forum, Sunday.
G. Kirkeby had the misfortune last
week to get one of his legs badly in
jured. He was sliding down from a
pile of hay in his barn and on the side
of it stood broken fork handle and
he happened to strike it and it went
into his leg about six inches. DIR.
Wilcox is attending him and he is
doing well.
Miss Helga and Carl Teslow were
the guests of Miss Anna Forum
Sunday.
Ole o. Andersen is getting better.
We all hope he will be around after a
few days.
Ole Teslow bought new sulky
pillow.
Norwegian school in Berg's sch DOL
house this week. Berg is the teacher.
Hans Lovljen passed through our
burgh Thursday. Jens Ehri accom-
panied him.
Mrs Ole Christopherson visited Mrs.
OLAF Hattlestad Sunday.
julius Hill is going to work for p
Rocksvold the leading lumber saver
a while and run the engine in place of
Albert Rocksvold while he is staying
home and doing the spring work.
Mrs. A. Blegen has been very i'll the
last few days.
Mrs. Hans Klastad passed away
Friday evening after a lingering illness
for several months. During this time
she had been long, patient. sufferer
and death came to her relief She
leaves husband and three children to
mourn the loss of dear mother and a
trne wife. The oldest child is four
years and the youngest is three weeks
old. The funeral will be held from
Glenwood church, Tuesday, Rev. M.
Borge officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17

Business opportunities on the line
of the Chicago Great Western R'y in
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri.
First class openings in growing towns
for all kinds Of business and for manu-
featuring. Our list includes locations
for blacksmiths, doctors, dressmakers,
furniture, grain and livestock buyers,
general merchandise, hardware, har-
ness, tailors, cold storage, creameries
and canning factories. Write fully in
regard to your requirements so that we
may advise you intelligently. Address
w. j. Reed, Industrial Agent, Q. G..
w. R'y, 60l Endicott Bldg, st. Paul,
MINI. 1875
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
SN@sS2s6sS0S9Ns6s2 0AsS0NSS1&sA1sSS
8 Correspondence 5
x News Happenings of the County, q
81 Reported by a Competent Corps "
~ Writers. 8
CASTALIA.


(From our special correspondent
April Is, 1901.
Our schools open this morning for
the spring term.
Money was raised by private sub
scription last week for the improve
ment of our streets and they are now
i'm the best condition for many months.
Irwin Allen shipped five horses to
West Union last week.
Dick Morrison came down from
Freeport to spend Sunday.
Mrs. G. M. Lambert and her sister
Clara are up from Luana visiting.
Miss Mary Uhley returned to her
school duties at Decorah yesterday.
Mr.. Westfall is acting as agent at
the Milwaukee depot during the
absence of Mr.. Turner.
Rev. Rice of West Union lectures at
the M. E. church tomorrow evening.
Subject, "Some Kansas Smiles"
Mr.. Turner and wife leave today for
Minneapolis and points in the North
west.
Mrs. Jennie Baird will begin build
ing on her town lots as soon as car
penters can be secured.
Bicyclists were out in force yester-
day, the first time this spring.
The Eastman Lumber Co. mentioned
in last weeks items sold their yards
both here and at Ossian to the Frudden
Lumber Co. of Dubuque, and the
latter company are busy with prepare
tons for good yard here. Ground
has been leased of w. F. Smith on the
main street of town and workmen are
sclearing same for the buildings and
sheds. AS the company has yards at
both Ossian and Postville they will be
in position to do good business
here. They are exceedingly fortunate
to get this location as the opening was
too good to remain unoccupied any
longer.
The corporation lines have been
defined and the promoters of same
have been exceedingly fortunate in
drawing them. They will include the
c., M. & st. p. and B., G. r. & N.
right of way for distance of nearly a
mile and bring into the limits assessible
property of much value. The preli-
minaries are progressing rapidly and
we anticipate it will come to vote at
an early date. There is no question
but what it will carry by large
majority.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
Ready Printed Signs.

For the convenience ofthose desiring
signs for their respective uses, we have
printed the following on heavy card
board, and will retail them at ten
cents each:
House to rent
Rooms for rent
Girl wanted
For sale or rent
Board by the week
Board by day or week
This place for sale
No smoking allowed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17

Land seekers will find it to their
interest to investigate the chances for
investment or to procure good homes
in the Sweet Water Valley in Marshall
County, South Dakota. Call on Akers
& Coffeen in the Rudolph block and
they will furnish you lists irresponsible
men in Winnesheik county who have
visited that locality.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
A Quick Sale.

+. e. Auchmoody sold my house and
lot In DEBORAH in just seven days after
1 placed 1t in his hands. can heartily
recommend him to anyone having pro.
perty for sale.
(Signed) THos. ANDERSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
Our Silk Waists.

have all the style of the very best dressmang made
at about half the price. The Ready-to-wear Waists
which showing have style and elegance of
finish that will please every lady who admres correct
dress They represent the highest art In Waist MAX
ing, but are sold at very moderate price Of $375 to
$3.50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
The Right Road

Is not hard to find, for 1t leads straight
to Z. q. Freeberg's. He is always to
be depended upon as having first-class
stock of -four, feed, hay and grain Of
all kinds. His dealings are straight
forward and his prices reasonable. You
cannot % better elsewhere, as one trial
will show you. Do not forget the place,
liz w. Main st. / have large stock
Of seeds. Call and see them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17

los odd boys suits, all new, simply
not many of each lot. They are on a
separate table, and sizes are from IA to
20. The price is certainly less than
the raw material. The sale on these
suits is this week. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
Towels and TOWeling.

Roller Towels Is inches wide q yards long, of fine
Turkish, 1896 2 pair 7Sc. Western made all-linen
heavy crash, Is inch for &c, and 10 inch for LOG.
Bleached Huck Toweng, 10 inches wide, at per yard
I2JC.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
Wash Dress Goods.

The need OF several pretty Wash Dresses for hot
weather hardly requires argument, nor the fact
that 1t is good idea to buy the material and have the
sewing done now. The only open question Isl Where
the most attractive fabrics, at equally attractive
prices be found? We claim that right here at the
Big Daylight Store we can supply every demand in
Wash Dress Goods and please the customer. Come
and see If this is not so.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
M. ST. p. Ry. Settlers Rates to
Pacific Coast,

On April 2-9-l6-25-30. One way
tickets TO Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco will be $3.50. To Montana
points via st. Paul Omaha or Kansas
City, 23.00.
To Spokane and North Pacific coast
points via st. Paul, $25, and via Coun-
Gil Bluffs or Kansas City, $25.
For particulars see s. v. Potter, Agt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17

--Ramblers only ss5; Hoyt has them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-17
Hosiery.

Fast black, heavy cotton Hose for boys girls all
sizes from 81 to selling everywhere for l24c-we
make them Ioc In all sizes. A Great Bargain.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-09-09
Brief News Items
Of the Town.

At three o'clock this afternoon South
ern Pacific train No. 8 was reported one
hour and fifteen minutes late, No. IL
was reported on time.
Tucson chapter No. 8, r. A. M. will
confer the NJ. NJ. degree the evening.
The Tuson Eagles held meeting last
night in their hall at the Park View
Hotel.
], f. TalImadge and wife leave this
morning Los Angeles tospend the winter
in their cosy home there,
Wheeler and Perry are installing some
new mining machinery at their mines
in the Sierritas.
A suit was fled Saturday in the Dis
trict court by Martha Hendley praying
for divorce from her husband Frank
Hendley.
VIM. Parrish mining engineer, left on
this mornings Mammoth stage for the
Keystone group OF claims in the Cata-
lima mountains. He will putthirty men
on development work.
Frank Forar the mining expert left
this morning on the Oracle stage to IN
spect the property of the Arizona Cop
per Hill Mining Co. The mine lie owned
By Denver parties and is offered for sale
at large figure.
Francis NJ. Hartman Attorney for the
Catalina Copper Co left last Saturday
morning for Boston and New York. The
company he represents is Boston cor
poration and he goes there to confer
with the directors. They are working a
promising group of claims at the head OF
the Canada del OrJ.
Richard Brady. the cattle broker has
returned from two months business
trim to California He visited all OF the
feeding counties of that State and re-
ceiyed large orders for cattle for fall and
winter delivery. He also visited New
Mexico Sonora and other cattle sections
of Arizona and he reports that every
where cattle are looking exceptionally
we'll and feed is good. The prospects
are very good for a big trade in fall and
winter cattle. With Mr.. Brady are
Mr.. J. w. Snyder and Mr., Joe Fontaln
who are both here to purchase cattle tC
be delivered within the next two weeks
Justice Of the Peace L. s. Wilson wal
yesterday morning called to Esmond 8
town Is miles east OF here on the South
ern Pacific where q man had been founC
dead near the railroad track. H'
proved to be Mexican named r. Gu
tieras. The body was found about 30t
Yards from the track with the skull
crushed in by what was evidently TIN
blow OF stone or piece OF steel. TIL
corouers jury met this morning and re
turn a verdict of death caused by
blow on the head delivered by tn
hands OF some unknown person. Their
is no clue to the murderer.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-09-09
Music In the Air
A New Project,

TucAon is to have first class pahu'
DIR Mark Rodgers and Master Mechanic
Small Of the Southern Pacific both pup
lie spirited citizens, have interested
themselves In the project which is now
we'll under way. DR.. Rodgers advertised
in the New York Clipper for good mu-
sicaus who would be given employment
here In Tucson, if they would play IN
the band.
He received number OF replies and
already four musicians have arrived from
the east, three OF them having been
given employment in the Southern paci'
&c shops. Others will come. in the near
future and these com bined with about
dozen players selected from the home
talent, will make quite musical aggre'
cation.
The band will be organized for practice
about Oct. LIST, and will be lead by q
competent director. Both DIR. Rodgers
and Master Mechanic Small are out Of
the city at present and nothing further
could be learned OF the project. A first
class band win be great acquisition ior
Tucson and the efforts of these public
spirited citizens will be highly commend
ed by all
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-09-09
Mines in Mexico
With Good Prospects.

Alto rney 7. F. Ryan returned yester-
day from Nogales where he went in the
inter ,sts of the international Gold
Claims which he bonded for himself and
his partners Messrs. King and Dwyer.
These claims are located in Old Mexico
about eight miles south Of Nogales.
While in Nogales Mr.. Ryan looked
into the property of the Sonora Mining
& Milling company and found that their
prospects exceeded his expectations
They have 100000 worth OF lead and
silver ore in sight and the development
work is progressing rapidly. The
stock of this company is now selling al
25c per share.
Attorney Ryan who graduated in the
Law course at Yale in the class of 1897
WAS classmate OF Hon. John Josepl
Feeley, who is the Youngest member o.
Congress, and who has gained wide
reputation for his systematically plann
ed campaign in South Chicago congress
ional district. Mr.. Ryan was a grea
friend of Congressman Feeley at college
and for while contemplated forming {
law partnership with him in Chicago
He however gave that up and decided
to practice in Tucson Mr.. Ryan 10 il
receipt Of frequent letters from hil
old classmate and is delighted at hi
first victory in politics.