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PERKINS A CANDIDATE.

Mr. Geo. u. Perkins has announced himself as
candidate for the office of Governor of Iowa.
committee OF prominent Sioux City citizens headed
by the Mayor called upon Mr.. Perkins and the
following is his reply:
Mr. Mayor and Gentemen: While have been a.
ware that my name being considered in connection
with the governorship of our state and while I have
been the recipient OF mention and of kind let
ters from friends, have confess that the commun
cation you have generously made to me comes in the
nature OF surprise am frank to saw that am craft
fed beyond expression e
II would think of being candidate u,tbon+
ance OF the cordial support of my home people have
been led to believe this paper you me affords
COMBINATION that the people of Sioux City would ive
my candidacy cordial support. have been led to be
eve that the people of this congressional district would
be disposed to join with you. -
II can say to you my neghbors that am NOT Wholly
unprepared for your visit, for the uniform kindness
have received at the hands of Sioux CITY friends is
never out OF my mind The matter you present has been
sufficiently in debate to have given me time to consider
what might do If called upon answer. It has not
been In my mind that would be called upon answer
SO soon at ALL AS of you and as others in
this part OF the state the question have put fore
most has been question relating the disposition of
the people with whom have so long lived and whom in
other relations have tried to serve.
The office of Governor is office of distinction and
OF high responsibility 1t may we'll be within the ambi-1
tlon OF any man. would not be candidate
for the nomination upon my notion appreciate
to degree at least the responsibilities, in my own be-
half as well as yours, of such candidacy
My determination is however, to yield to your judg-
ment and the Judgment of others who have expressed
themselves and to say to that you may
candidate for the nomination for governor by the
republican convention.
81 shall be dependent largely upon continuance of
your generosity"
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

y of the Republic, John A. Logan Post No. 5s,
Jay evening each month. Commander j. L. Nc
hit, r. r. Montgomery.
,terans, McHenry Camp No. SO, Wednesday
taptain, N. L. Hunt; 1st Sergeant, A. G. Weeks.
Ylvan Lodge No. 507. Tuesday Eve, or before
Worth Worshipful Master B. 4. Philbrook
b. NJ. staley.
Pythias, Dowdall Lodge No 90, Monday Eve.
. McAhren; X. of r. and S., w. C. Rollins.
Ute Tribe No. 80, Tuesday evening. Sachem,
in; Chief of Records. Fl. w. Faul
rs, Denison Lodge No. 626 Wednesday evening.
I. Randall Secretary, John Mount.
VS.. Germany, Sidonia Lodge No $685. Friday
N g., John Schoor; Secretary, Hans Asmus.
,odmen, Denison Camp No. 3l5. Wednesday
" c., John Schnoor; Clerk, E. Gulick
of the World, Hawkeye Camp No. 176, satur-
ng @. c.. A. R. Hill Clerk. w. r. Kirkup.
Walnut Camp No. a. Thursday
w. O.. G. L. Caswell; Clerk, Il. w. Faul.
feIief Corps, John A. Logan Corps No Sc, first
p. M Pres, Nj. S. McHenry; Sec, NJ. ShawVan.
ear,tSylvan Chapter No 207. first Tuesday after
w. NJ, Mrs. A. OSWALD sec'y, W. w. Cushman.
!, Denison Lodge No 4sO End and 4th Tuesdays
u Ella lvens; Clerk, Mrs. II. W. Randall.
'circle. Linn Grove, Monday evening. W. G.
hos. Luney; Clerk Miss Grace Baer.
sd of American Yeomen, Denison Home
49, II r., A. w. Virgins; Corr J. v. Jackson.
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LODGE AND CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


Catholic, St. Rose of Lima Mass daily m; High
Mass Sundays at 1870 First Sunday of each month
early Mass at 8 a. REV. FATHER M. j. FARRELLY.
Methodist, Sunday Services = Glass Meetings $3.50;
$780, Epworth League $50: Preaching, 73O. Prayer
Baptist, Sunday Services = Preaching, 1O3O; Sunday
SCHOOL, 11-45 b. Y. p u, $50; Preaching. 7:30 Prayer
Meeting Thursday evening, 7:3o. REV +. W. BATEsoN.
Presbyterian, Sunday services-Preachng 1890; Sun
day.school 1900 Christian Fndeavor 6:3O Preaching
7:3O Prayer Meeting Thursday evening, 73O.
REV. A. 6. MARTYR.
Episcopal, Services every third and fourth Sundays
1920 and 7:30. REV. ALLAN JUDD.
German Methodist, Sunday services--sunday School
1920: Glass Meeting 12:O0: Preaching, 1880 Prayer
Meeting Thursday evening, $780, Choir Practice follow
ing. REV. G. G. CLAUssEN.
German evangelical Lutheran Zion. Sunday Ser
vices. Sunday School to 10 preaching 1890
Young Peoples Society second Thursday eve
every last Sunday at Ladies Society every first
Friday to at the members. Parochal School from
March Sunday evening services at 73O p.
cry Sunday during Rev. F. l., Lothringer
Pastor.
Christian Science, AT McKim Hall, Sundays 1885,
Experience Meeting Wednesday evening. 500 Reading
open daily in connection.
Mrs. EMMA CORNWALL. First Reader
Denison Holiness Band, Sunday services at Epis-
copal church. Sunday school $780, Prayer Praise
Meeting 2a0: Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
730. +. A. STONE Leader
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
JACKSON JUNCTION

From our regular correspondent
June 10, 1901.
On June End ball game was played
between our boys and the Fort Atkin'
son nine. Nine innings were played
which resulted in victory for the
Fort boys.
An exciting runaway took place
on Monday, when Frank Kuntz':
team dashed down the street, but J.. P
Marion, with great presence of mind
caught the horses before they did any
damage.
Miss Josie Hall visited friends here
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Corbett spent 9
few days with relatives at Sanborn
Iowa, lately.
J. HI. Otter transacted business in
DEBORAH last Wednesday.
Quite number of our young people
attended ball at Protivin Wednesday
Prof. Lemp's circus was well attend
ed Friday night.
Miles McGovern attended the funera
of Mrs. J. Kieron at Waukon Satur
day morning e
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
CASTALIA.

(From our special correspondent)
June 10, 1901.
Four couples from here picnicked at
Glenwood caves Sunday.
J. C. Garland, of Dubuque spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Irwin
Allen.
Seventeen tickets were sold from
here for the G. a. r. encampment at
Dubuque last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Maley came
down from Minneapolis last week for a
home visit.
DIR. W. r. Toye, Decorah's popular
dentist has consented to make the
town regularly hereafter for prcfes-
sional work and will be here this
week Friday. He needs no Introduce
ion to our people; from his past ex-
perience here they will keep him busy
every minute he stays.
The Business Mems Assn will invite
the Cedar Rapids Commercial Club to
stop here on their trip to DEBORAH
June 2lst; we will show them good
live town.
The l.. A. s. will meet this week
Thursday, at the home of Mrs. Berths
Tatro.
Miss Mabel Pollett goes to Freder
icksburg this week, to visit her hom'
people.
Mrs. A. NJ. Thomas and her TIVE
children Maurine and Kramer are ex
pected to arrive today from Spokane
Wash.
Ross Winn is home from Waucom,
for few days stay.
| The I. o. G. Il. elected delegates las
Saturday evening to attend the Dis
trict Lodge, which convenes at Mono
ma next week.
| Capt. Felix's conducted the Epwortf
League last Sunday evening.
i Miss Blanche Riggs arrived home
from Riceville last Saturday. She ha
accepted the same position in thu
Riceville schools for another year.
Kramer Il Son are arranging for ,
grand challenge sale which common
ces Saturday, June Is, and closes Sat
urday, June 80. They intend to MAKE
things lively for those thirteen days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
FREEPORT.

(From our regular correspondent
June 10, 1901.
John Mailman has been very sick
this week.
Mrs. B. Arneson is enjoying a visit
from her sister, Mrs. o. Anderson, and
son, from Hendrum, Mimi.
Our school closed Friday last with a
picnic on Mr.. SINNERS land by the
river. A very pleasant time was1had
by all present, in spite of the cold
weather.
Mrs. Buckley and her sister, Mrs. l..
A. w. Sheetz, went to Waukon last
week, where they will remain until
July 1st.
Harry Skinner came home last week
to visit his parents and his little
nephew.
Mrs. M. Ruffridge has recently haC
her house covered with new coat O
paint, which looks very attractive.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Schaub and Miss
Josie were Freeport callers Sunday last
The Board of Supervisors were here
Friday, the It'll.
Miss Jennie Sanaker went to Wau
kon Saturday, to visit relatives during
the school vacation.
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Correspondence
News Happenings of the County,
Reported by a Competent Corps
of Writers.
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE.

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12

F. Kapinos Sr. was business caller
at Calmar Friday.
Several young people attended the
dance at Protovin Thursday eve.
Boat riding seems to be the rage
among the young people on Sunday.
Messrs. Jas. j. Mikota and Ed. Ma
shek drove to Calmar Wednesday.
Adolph Humpal Sundayed in our vi
cinity.
The Fosse brothers, of Ridgeway,
were in town one day last week.
H. Cooper was Calmar visitor last
Thursday evening.
Miss Lou Kapinos attended "Uncle
Toms Cabin" at Calmar Saturday eve.
Messrs. J. Swehla Jr. and l.. Nemetz
we're Calmar callers Friday.
Miss Rosa Sevik, of KimbaIl, N. d.,
is visiting at the parental home.
Messrs. Joe Benesh and Ed. Mashek
were at Ridgeway last week doing some
papering.
Miss Helen Dvorak came down from
Austin last week for few days stay
at her home.
Mrs. McRoberts and Miss Simek
and Freest drove down from Calmar
Thursday, to help celebrate Corpus
Christi.
The Asst. Postmaster of Calmar was
business caller here Monday.
Misses Poshousta came home to spend
Thursday.
Messrs. M. Graf and Il. Anderson
of Calmar, We're Spillville callers Sat
urday eve.
Jos. G.. Mashek and Geo. Cooney
came home, after being away a week
drilling a well at Conover.
Mrs. G. Heuser of DEBORAH, spent ,
few days in our city last week with he
son, F. Heuser.
Prof. l.. A. Kovarik came down from
Minneapolis Saturday for an extended
visit at his home.
Ed. liberal drove through town Sun
day on his way to visit friends.
Miss Mary Kulish spent Sunday a
her home, returning to Calmar Mon
day.
DR.. Radcliffe and wife were Decoral
visitors from Tuesday.
, Messrs. Carl and Henry Haug, Mise
Ellen j. Test, Lou and Bertha Hau
were Calmar callers Sunday evening.
4 F. ]. Stodle and family, of Sout
Dakota, are visiting with relatives an
friends here.
Bills are out announcing an ente
tainment to be given by the pupils I
the primary room of the public scho'
at Haug's hall, Saturday evening at
o'clock. Music by F. Kovarik an
Misses Lou Miller and Mary Kapino
Admission 10c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
OSSIAN.

(From our regular correspondent
June IL, 1901.
Mr.. G.. Holbrook went to Cedar Falls
last week, to visit with his uncle.
At the Methodist church Sunday,
Rev. Johnson took the place of Rev.
Platts.
Monday evening, while climbing a
tree, little Russell Gilbert fell fifteen
feet, dislocating his shoulder-blade and
breaking his collar-bone.
Mr.. r. w. Anderson went on pleas
ure trip last week to Wisconsin, where
he spent few days.
Mrs. Thomas Kane and children re-
turned from Dubuque Friday. Mrs
Dolan will spend the summer there
with her daughter.
Mr.. John Moe is having a cement
walk made.
After spending week with her par
ents, at Dubuque, Miss Winnie Evans
returned to her work Monday.
Miss Grace Brainerd Is home on a
business visit.
Miss Laura Oyloe and Mr.. Edwin
Lee went to Fayette Saturday to attend
commencement.
Mr.. Tony Zwack went to Dubuque
Monday. 4
Mrs. Anna Huinker spent few dAys
last week with her parents. y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
RIDGEwAY.

From our regular correspondentJ
June 10, 1901.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebbeson went to Chi
cago the first of last week for few
days visit.
Claud Baker, of Sioux City, was a
guest of Ridgeway relatives last week
Monday.
Mr.. Williams, of Lime Springs, filled
Mr.. Ebbeson's place as agent during
the latter's absence.
Mrs. Hovden, of DEBORAH, visited at
Mr.. Bakken's few days last week.
Ten Ringeon is home for the summer.
He graduated in theology at Hamline
this June.
Misses Effie and Matte Siekmeier, of
Waukon, were guests of Miss Mabel
Dorm from Friday until Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebbeson are enjoying
visit from Mr.. Fps sister.
Addie Fosse Sundayed at home.
Henry Ringeon drove to DEBORAH
Saturday. His brother Severt accom-
panied him home and remained until
Sunday eve.
Miss Edna Hendricks goes to visit
friends near Waukon this week.
Rev. Mr.. Hendricks. of Cresco, at
tended Woodmen Lodge here Friday
night.
Mr.. Shales returned to his home at
Hawkeye Saturday p. m.
The last day of school was enjoyed
by teachers and pupils in picnic near
the river.
The Sunday School Convention held
Thursday and Friday of last week was
quite we'll attended. Sixteen delegates
from neighboring towns were present
and the two German Sunday Schools
were well represented. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellyson, of Marshalltown, were present
and added greatly to the interest ofthe
meetings. All who attended enjoyed
the meetings very much.
Miss Florence Fleming, of Fayette, II
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs ID. Dorm.
There will be Ladies' Aid supper
at the residence off. w. Griffith Thurs
day eve, June IS. Everybody invited
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12


Rev. Mr.. Robbins and Mr.. Shales
rode the Woodmen goat Friday eve.
Who is going to the June races at
DEBORAH?
Invitations are ont for the marriage
of DIR. J. E. Brinkman, of Waterloo, to
a young lady of that city, June le. DIR.
Brinkman is one of the Ridgeway boys
and his many friends here congratulate
him most sincerely.
Prof. Atkinson was calling on Ridge
way friends last Wednesday.
DIR. Rollins Sundayed in our city.
Ole Anderson is sporting an up-to.
date rubber tired rig now days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
THE PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION.
Held at Buffalo, N. ", May l to Nov. !, 1901.

On April 3Oth, and daily thereafter
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell through excursion tickets to
Buffalo, good to return within l5 days,
at fare and one-third for the round
trip.
A syecial limited will be made of one
fare plus 81 for the round trip. Tickets
will be good leaving Buffalo at mid
night of the 10th day thereafter, in.
Guiding the day of sale.
The lowest rates will always be In
force on the Chicago Great Western
Railway, and its equipment and ac-
commodations are unsurpassed.
The Company has issued a neat illus
trated folder, giving a map OF Buffalo
and of the Exposition grounds; list Of
Hotels; time-card of its trains and their
Eastern connections, and much other
valuable information.
For full information and Pan-.Amerl'
can Folders, address any Great western
Agent, or j. p. Elmer, General Pas'
nj tl0-l
IL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
SPILLVILLE.

from our regular correspondent
June 10, 1901.
Spillville will celebrate the Fourth.
f. Soukup and F. Kovarik spent
Sunday at Ossian.
J.J. Haug was DEBORAH visitor all
of last week.
J. Bernatz transacted business at De-
corah Monday.
A jolly crowd of Conover and Calmai
people picnicked here Sunday last.
Geo. Nockels and wife, OF Calmar
drove through town Sunday.
John L. Klimesh is on the sick list
A number of Ridgeway people were
i'm town Sunday.
Mr.. Evenson, of Calmar, was bust
ness caller Saturday.
Miss Lou Haug has had an attack Of
tonsilitis.
j. ]. and Chas. Haug were Calmal
visitors Saturday.
The sore throat seems to be an cpl
demic among our people.
Miss Carrie Nockels, of Calmar
called on friends Thursday.
Miss Barbara Kulish visited at home
last week.
Mrs. Mike Graft, Of Calmar, spent ,
few days last week with her sister, Mrs
Meuser.
Miss Mary Tucek spent few day
at her home this week.
Joe Citek and son were at Decoral
one day last week.
J. j. Valenta stopped in town las
week while on his way to Calmar.
Miss Mary Ptocek, of Calmar, was II
town Thursday.
Miss Anna Mikota visited her siste
mt Calmar last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12

(rrom our regular correspondent
June 10, 1901.
The storm last Wednesday did con-
siderable damage to barns and wind.
mills in our neighborhood.
Phil Pfister ST.. made business trip
to Cresco last Tuesday, returning home
on Friday.
Severt Seim transacted business at
DEBORAH on Wednesday.
Jacob Pfister and T. hubbard aud
wives, of Preston, and VIM. Burmeis-
ter and wife, of Harmony, Mimi, are
spending few days visiting relatives
in our vicinity.
Albert Seim and Mrs. Knudtson, OF
Lake Mills, attended the Hovey-Seim
wedding on Thursday.
John Severson was visitor at De
corah on Friday.
Chas. Falck and wife, accompanied
by Henry Sellman and wife, of Hesper,
are visiting relatives at Calmar and
Fort Atkinson.
A number of the young people ef oul
vicinity went to Highlandville last
Saturday evening to take in the sights.
Tom and Retri Selness and Henry
and Hannah Larson of Highland
township spent a pleasant Sunday
afternoon at the home of Phil
Pfster, Jr.
VIM. Plunkett of Hesper was bust
ness caller In our neighborhood last
week.
Camp Bros. of Hesper deepened the
well for Phil. Pfster, ST., with good
results.
Carpenters have begun work on a
new dwelling for viii Ruflridge.
Last Thursday at the home of the
bride occurred the marriage Of Mr.
Tom Hovey of DEBORAH and Miss
Juliet Seim, Rev. Seehuus, officiating
A number of guests of DEBORAH and
vicinity were present. Ye scribe
wishes them long and happy wed.
ded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12

Work has begun on the opening of
the new road, which will connect the
road in front of c. Brockamp's with
that in front of the Catholic church,
keeping on the south side of the track.
Prof. Barloon spent few days of
last week in Cedar Falls.
Wallace Bunton acted as minister at
Castalia Sunday.
The Cavanaugh boys are at home on
vacation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12
CALMAR.

(From our regular correspondent
June IL, 1901.
Mrs. Guy Nettleton, of Mason City
is visiting her parents, the Gladdems
of this city.
Miss Gertrude Hertz is visiting at
Eldorado for few days.
The party at the home Of Edna
Hertz, in honor Of Ernest Milward was
enjoyed by all present. Ernest started
for Minneapolis the next day, June s..
Mrs. Hazelton returned from Usage
Saturday, where she had been to at
tend the funeral of her brothers. wife,
Mrs. Weatherly. Mrs. Weatherly's
sister Mrs. Cameron also attended.
Miss Allie Rayan, who has been
quite sick, is well again.
Miss Helena Dostal Sundayed in
Fort Atkinson.
Several Calmar people attended the
ball game at Fort Atkinson, Sunday.
Miss Bertha Miller and Tillie Meyer
Supdayed at home, Bertha expects to
work in the bank this summer.
Mrs. Platts is again amongst us and
is looking quite well.
Mrs. Graft is visiting her parents in
Spillville.
Miss Lundgren and her scholars
picnicked in DEBORAH Saturday.
The supper at the church last Friday
was well attended.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12

w Aof11I<1 YIN tTN<AlINIE~s
(From our regular correspondent.)
June 10, 1901.
Albert Ask is welding the saw and
plane on Hagen's residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sivesind visited the
parents of the latter Sunday.
The Farmers Telephone Co. has eX-
tended their line to Washington Prairie
so it was busy day for the farmers
Friday, digging holes and setting the
telephone poles.
Mrs. Ed. Halvorson, of Thompson,
Iowa, is visiting her mother and other
relatives.
Well driller Hendrickson has just
finished good well for Claus Sivesind
and started on one for p. Sivesind.
Rev. Borge conducts services at Paint
Creek next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Moe went to De-
corah on Saturday tovisit Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Lovlien. OLAF Moe accompan-
led them.
The Glenwood Carpenter Co. have
almost completed Borge's new barn.
Melvin Sandbank was transacting
business in DEBORAH last Saturday.
Mrs. Hans Teslow returned from a
visit to Albert Lea Thursday.
A number of Washington Prairie
people attended the Wold-Sjol wedding
at Paint Greek Thursday.
Claus Berg had the misfortune to get
his arm injured Friday while he was
trimming up some trees, so that he
will be laid up for while.
Mrs. Hans Sivesind is very ill.
Miss Ida Kirkeby visited Rev. M
Borge's family Saturday.
Agrim Halvorson and family visited
A. Halvorson Sunday.
p. Rocksvold will remove his saving
machinery to Anton Kirkeby's timber
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrickson were the
guests of G. Sivesind Sunday.
Joseph Berg bought new corn pillow
the other day.
Mrs. Ole c. Forum drove to Sattr
last Sunday to visit her son, Henri.
Forum.
Mrs. G. Kirkeby has been on the sicl
list for month, and there are no sign
of Improvement.
G. Ness, who has been visiting
friends and relatives for couple @
weeks, returned Saturday.
Miss Milla Nelson and Kari Deli
were visiting Mrs. n. Hagen Wednes
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wenty, of Decorat
drove up to their former home one da
last week to see how things were pro
crossing.
A little girl of Mr.. and Mrs. Evenru
became very ill Sunday and is no be-
ter at present writing
The Misses Ida and Cecilia TesloN
We're the guests of Mrs. John Hi
Sunday.
Mrs. o. Forum was visiting at Mr.
Hans Teslow's one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Headington were tn
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Halvorson SUI
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12

Il have put in a fine new stock OF
mouldings, machinery and facilities
for making picture frames for all KINDS
of pictures. Give me call when you
want something fine at reasonable
rates. 4. w. Spur. l2u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-06-12

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