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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
DECORAH'SNEW RAILROAD
ROCK ISLAND ABSORBS BURLINGTON
B., c. R. & N. Now a Part of the Great
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad System.

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern Railroad is now matter of
history. For several weeks past we
have hung with vigorous tenacity to
the hope that the rumored absorption
of the B., G. r. & N. by the c., r. I.
& p would eventually take place, and
the announcement of the consummation
of this hope comes earlier than we
had expected.
The final action was taken at the
annual meetings of the stockholders of
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern Railway, held at the office
of President Ives last Thursday, where
by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern leases all the lines and pro-
perty of the former system to the c..
R. l. & P for term of 500 years,
which is period long enough to have
any material effect upon the most Of
us. The lines of the B., G. r. & N.
will hereafter and are now being
operated as the Cedar Rapids Division
of the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad. For the present at
least there is no change in the en-
ployes of the road.
Circular letters have been sent out
to the stockholders and employees Of
both roads announcing the changes as
having taken place on June 1st. The
terms are rental amounting to six
per cent net on the capital stock Of
the B., G. R. & N, coupled with an
offer on the part of the Rock Island
to purchase all the outstanding shares
of the capital stock of the B., G. r. g
N. not now owned by the Rock Is
land, paying therefore one share Of
Rock Island stock for one share of the
Burlington stock. The extensive hold
ings of the G. B. & O. in B., G. r. s.
N. stock have recently been acquired
by Rock Island interests at $3.50 per
share, andas the ruling price of the
Rock Island stock has for some time
been S170 per share, it is argued that
an exchange of shares is practical.
1t is needless to comment upon the
local benefit of this absorption. Il
places DecOrah as competing point
upon another great railroad system, ia
fact one destined to be one of the
greatest of western systems, if not al
ready. The progressive, pushing in
terests behind the Rock Island have in
mind the acquisition of many miles Of
railroad, so it is reported, and the
events of the past few years have
proven it. With direct lines from
Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Denver
and the coast, another to st. Paul and
Minneapolis, another to Ell Paso.
Texas, with numerous lines to princi-
pal points in the intermediate terri
tory, in all perhaps the strongest
western railroad system, how can is
fail to be of great commercial interest
to Decorah. We are happy to an
nounce the change, believing that il
will be beneficial to our community
in many ways.
The Rock Island system last week
also absorbed the Rock Island and
Peoria railroad, which has been operat-
ed by the former for number of years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
In the Early Circuit DAYS.

Rev. John Webb relates some in
teresting experiences to the Waukok
Standard concerning Early Methodism
and the riding of the circuit in 1863
as follows:
'H. S. Brunson was presiding elder.
My circuit was four weeks work
for one man, or two weeks work for
two men. On the circuit / preached
the first Sabbath at Lansing at 10 80 a.
m. at Lansing Ridge, ten miles west.
at 5 80 p. m. The second Sabbath at
Decorah at 10: 80 a. M, at Freeport
at 3 100 p. m, at Frankville at 80 p.
IN. Third Sabbath at S. Leach's at
10 80 a. m. at Burr Oak at 3 80 p. m.
at Carter's Mills at Z 80 p. m. Mon.
day night at New Oregon Grove. My
family being at West Union / would
call, make them a short visit, and
then start for Lansing to repeat the
circuit. Our next annual conference
met in Keokuk and drove there from
Decorah, over three hundred miles.
The next year was appointed to
the Garnavillo circuit with McGregor
as substation."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
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Telephone No. Is.
COUNTY CONVENTION.

A Republican County Convention
is hereby called to be held in the
court house in Decorah ON Saturday,
June IA, 1902, at 80 o'clock p. m. to
select Is delegates to the State Con-
vention to be held at Des Moines
July 80, 1902, and 80 delegates to the
Congressional Convention to be held
at Charles City, June 10, 1902. Also
to select 80 delegates to the Judicial
Convention, time and place not yet
designated. And for the transaction
come before the convention.
The ratio Of representation will
be one delegate for each township or
voting precinct, and one additional
for every % votes or fraction thereof
over IL cast at the last general elec-
tion for A. B. Cummins for governor
in 1901.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
Berry Depot Opens Thursday.

The Winnesheik County Horticult-
ural society held a meeting on Satur-
day afternoon to complete arrange
ments for their usual berry depot for
this season. They will establish their
depot in the Asseln building on Water
street, and it will be opened tomor-
row, Thursday, with f. P, Adams
in charge. Berries will be sold from
this depot by the box or crate. The
berry men report that there will be
only about half a crop this year, and
advise those desiring berries to pre-
serve for winter to secure them early.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
Faculty of DeCOrah Public Schools.

At meeting held on last Wednes-
day, the Decorah school board, COM
pleted the election of the teachers
for the public schools for next year,
with the exception of the fourth
grade. The list as completed is as
follows:
Superintendent, E. l.. Coffeen
High School Principal, H. G. John
son.
English and German, Miss Esther
L. Bissell.
Science, H. L. Walter.
Latin and History, Miss Wihelmina
Hegner.
Music, Miss Ella Treat.
Writing and Drawing, Mrs. Alice
Whitmell.
7th Grade, Miss Fannie Holmes.
9th Grade, Miss Lillian Greer.
5th Grade, Miss Monnie Whalen.
A Sd Grade. Miss Bertha Moen.
B Sd Grade, Miss Marie Whitmell.
A I'd Primary, Miss Edith Daubney.
B I'd Primary, Miss Mary Uhley
A lst Primary, Miss Margeret Hus-
ton.
B lst Primary, Miss Caroline Hegner
Kindergarten, Miss Nellie NJ. Slay-
ton.
There are three new teachers in the
list, Mr.. Johnson, who will be the
successor of Mr.. Parsons as high
school principal, is graduate 70 the
State University of Iowa, has had ex-
perience as teacher, and comes high
ly recommended. Miss Bissell, in
structor in English and German, has
been principal of the McGregor high
school for three years, and been very
successful. Miss Huston, A lst pri-
mary, comes from the state normal
school at Cedar Falls, and will doubt
less, like the others, be highly salts
factory to the school board and patrons
Of the schools.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The republican convention of the
Fourth district of Iowa will be held
in Charles City, Iowa ON June 10Th,
1902, at 2 O'Clock p. m., for the pur-
pose of nominating a candidate for re-
preventative in congress, and for the
transaction of any other business that
may properly come before the conven-
tion.
The ratio of representation for the
several counties is as follows: One
vote for each county and one ad-
ditional vote for every 100 votes or
fraction of so or over cast for Hon. A.
B. Cummins for governor at the gen.
eral election held November 5, 1901.
The representation TO which the
several counties will be entitled in
said convention is as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

Moved and carried that T. W. Hazel
ton and A. G. Ferran of Calmar and
Decorah corporations respectively, be
granted their soldiers exemption of
$780, 90 and the Auditor directed to
write up the tax list in accordance
with the same.
Balance of the afternoon was spent
in attending to miscellaneous matters.
On motion adjourned to $3.50 a. m.
June 8.
FOURTH DAY.
SO % a. m June 9TH. Board met as
per adjournment, members all present,
minutes of yesterdays meeting read
and approved.
Moved and duly seconded that the
Chairman appoint a committee OF
three to confer with like committee
from the City Council of Decorah, in
relation to the railroads and the con-
struction of their tracks and bridges
within the city limits of DEBORAH.
l In compliance with the above the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

chairman appointed Messrs. Moore
Nicholson and Kubish as such commit
| tee.
Moved and seconded that the Treas
urer be ordered to refund 81. 80 TO Mis-
! Betsey Gullickson of Springfield
township, the same being an erroneous
tax, carried.
Remainder of the forenoon was spent
in discussing bridge matters, OF
motion adjourned to l 80 p. m.
! 80 o. m. Board met with mem
bers all present
Moved and duly seconded that the
julius Bjerke road No. 1908 be grant
ed and road ordered established.
The following changes were report
ed by the Auditor, to be made in the
various townships, in order to bring
the standard of values to what was
ordered by the Board of Supervisors.
Schedule next week.
Moved and duly seconded that the
Auditor be, and is hereby directed to
draw county warrant for $50 and
turn the same over to Geo. Esty, Sr. ,
the same being the costs with interest
accruing from an erroneous tax sale
in 1882, carried.
Remainder of the day was spent in
auditing accounts against the county
and in looking over Board of Health
matters.
On motion adjourned to s 80 a. m.
June 6.
FIFTH DAY.
June 6. Board was out all day in
looking over bridge and road matters
SIXTH DAY.
$50 a. m. June Z.
Board met, members all present,
minutes of previous meetings read and
approved.
The semi annual settlement sheets
of the County Treasurer in account
with General Revenue, Special Iowa
State College Revenue and State Uni
versity Revenue were prepared by the
Auditor, examined and ON motion ap-
proved as was also the account current.
Moved by Kubish and seconded that
the contract with d. H. Young,
made the 10th day of April, 1902, for
the erection of bridge across the
Iewa river be rescinded and that in
lieu thereof this Board now enter into
contract with said Young for the fol-
lowing bridges:
One on Water street in Decorah,
across Dry Run, one across Trout Run
at Trout Run mills and one at Fort
Atkinson across Rogers Greek, all to
be as per plans and specifications on
file, carried.
Moved and carried that the tax of
the U. 5. Express Co., for the years
1900 and 1901, amounting to $3.50 be
refunded and the Treasurer so ordered.
Moved that the Treasurer refund
81. 3S to the And. Hanson est. the
same being erroneous for the year 1902.
On motion adjourned to l 80 p. m.
June 10, 1902.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

Remainder of the forenoon was spent
in auditing accounts against the county
On motion adjourned to / 80 p. m.
7 / 80 p. m. Board met, members all
present.
The Board then took up the equal
ization of personal property assess
ment, and after some consideration
the Auditor was ordered to bring the
average of live stock to the following
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

The last issue of Decorah
Public Opinion had fine
write-up of the great food which
overlook that town recently. The
descriptive matter was embellished
with six half tones which gave a
splendid idea of the fearful damage
done in that beautiful city. All three
of the Decorfh papers handled the
food in an todate manner. West
Union Argq
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

The Decorah Public Opini on
and the Journal both contained
lengthy and we'll written accounts of
the flood disaster which overlook that
city week before last. The former
had number of fine views of the
wreck and ruin appearing after tho
subsistence of the waters. -Allamakee
Journal.
Public Opinion last week
contained six half-tone views of De-
corah after the food. Howard County
Times.
See us on Saturday, June IA, you
will buy one of our $40 suits. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
CRESCO WINS FIELD MEET
WITH DEBORAH IN SECOND PLACE
Injury to Vance at the Start Prevented
DecOrah From Certain Victory.
Bidne Gets the Individual
Medal.

The annual field meet of the Inter
High School Athletic Association of
Northeastern Iowa was pulled off at
the fair grounds in this city on Friday
afternoon, before large and enthusi-
astic crowd. The representatives of the
different schools began to arrive in the
morning, and they were accompanied
by several rooters from each place,
each confident that their school would
win the cup. The meet was called for
80 p. m. but did not get started for
an hour later, on account of the late
ness Of the arrival of New Hampton.
A misfortune happened to Decorah at
when Albert Vance, the athlete who
was expected to do the best work for
Decorah, badly sprained his ankle,
which disabled him from entering
several events in which there is little
doubt that he would win, and it is
believed this accident lost the cup for
Decorah. However, Decorah won the
most firsts and gold medals, seven,
and Bidne, of this city, won the in
dividual medal for the most points by
one person. Other features were the
remarkable bicycle riding by Topliff,
of Decorah, who rode right away
from the other riders, winning each
race with no difficulty, and the pole
vaulting of Schall and Bucknell, two
young finds who surprised everyone
and will show much development
with little more training.
When the meet closed it was found
that Cresco had won the silver trophy,
having 81 points to their credit, De-
corah having A, West Union "a, New
Hampton 3, Waukon o. The presenta-
tion banner which was won by New
Hampton last year was formally burn
ed on the street in front of Ben. Bears
store that evening, and the formal
presentation of the silver cup made
to Cresco. At the business meeting
Prof L. J. Aver, of West Union, was
elected president, and West Union
chosen as the next place of meeting.
1t was also decided to abolish the
hop, step and jump, and include in
its place relay race.
Following is list of the events
and the winners of first and second
place:
100 Yard Dash-Beamer W. u,
Burgess c., II 15 sec.
440 Yard Run-Smith W. u, Col
grove w. u, 50 2-5 sec.
l20 Yard Hurdle-Converse c.,
Bidne D., 1875 sec.
Running Broad Jump-Davis c.,
Damon c., 10 ft IL in.
12 lb. Shot Put-Bidne D., Brunner
c., 35 ft in.
Half Mile Bicycle Race-Topliff D.,
Kemman N H., min Is sec.
Pole Vault-Schall D., Bucknell d.,
9 fit 3 in.
90 Yard Dash-Thayer D., Burgess
T., go sec.
One Mile Bicycle Race-Topliff d.,
Martin c., min 45 sec.
220 Yard Hurdle Race-Bidne d.,
Damon c., 80 2-5 sec.
High Jump-Davis c., Thompson
c., 8 ft in.
. $50 Yard Run-Smith w. u,
Thompson c., 2 min 20 sec.
Hop, Step and Jump-Davis c.,
Bidne D., 80 ft 1s in.
Quarter Mile Bicycle Race-Topliff
D., Boughner c., 35 sec.
Discus Throw-Brunner c., Hi
dinger W. u, so ft.
22O Yard Dash-Burgess c., Beamer
W. u, 90 2-5 sec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

DIR. Karl d. Fisk, the widely
known optician will be at the Win
nesheik House parlors from Monday,
to Friday, ready to serve those desir-
ing glasses fitted to defective eyes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
STATE CONVENTION.

70 the Republican Electors of the
State of Iowa:
There will be delegate convention
of the Republicans of Iowa held in the
CITY of Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednes-
day, July 80, 1902, at IL O'Clock a. m.,
for the purpose of placing in nomina-
tion candidate.
For Secretary OF State,
For Auditor of State,
For Treasurer of State,
For Attorney General,
For Judge of Supreme Court,
For Clerk of Supreme Court,
For Reporter of Supreme Court,
For Railroad Commissioner.
And for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
said convention.
All voters of the state who believe
in Republican principles and who en-
dorse the policy of the Republican
party, are cordially invited to unite
under this call in the election OF dele
gates to said convention. The ratio OF
representation will be as follows
One delegate at large for each county
and one additional delegate for each
200 votes or fraction of 100 or over,
cast for Albert b. Cummins, Repub-
lican candidate for governor at the
election of 1901.
The representation to which the
several counties of the Fourth con.
gressional district will be entitled
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

BY order of the Republican Congress
sional Committee.
A. G. BLACKMORE, Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Or The
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
Winnesheik County, Iowa,
AT THEIR
JUNE SESSION, A. D., 1902.
Winnesheik County, Iowa,
JUNE SESSION, A. D., 1902.
FIRST DAY.

Decorah, Iowa, June 2, 1902.
2 90 p m. Board met at the court
house pursuant to law, members al
present and called to order by the
chairman.
The entire afternoon was spent by
the Board in settling with the Treas.
urer, pending the same adjourned to
8 80 a. M, June g.
SECOND DAY.
80 a. m. June g. Board met with
members all present minutes of yester-
days meeting read and approved.
The Board then proceeded with their
settlement with the Treasurer, spend
ing the forenoon in this manner and
completing the same, finding all ac-
counts correct and all moneys account
ed for
On motion.adjourned to l 80 p. m.
1 80 p. IN. Board met as per ad-
journment.
The chairman in accordance with
the election law, appointed @. o.
Moore and M. A. Kubish to destroy
the ballots cast at the last general
election.
Balance of the afternoon was spent
in looking over bridge matters at
Trout Run, on motion adjourned to
8 80 a. m. June 4.
THIRD DAY.
$50 a. m. June 4. Board met ac-
cording to adjournment, members all
present and listened to the reading of
the minutes of yesterdays meeting
which were approved.
Moved and seconded that A. N.
Vance be reappointed as a member of
the Soldiers Relief Commission for
the ensuing three years, carried.
The Board then proceeded to the
Clerk office and made their settle
ment with said officer, thereupon the
reports of the County Treasurer, Clerk
of the Court and County Auditor were
presented and approved.
CLERKS REPORI.
To the honorable Board of Supervi-
sors of Winnesheik County, Iowa.
Gentlemen: l respectfully submit
the following report of receipts and
disbursements in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court for the
period extending from January l.,
1902, to June l, 1902.
To received for filing petitions 5 90. 90
To received for jury costs 12.OO
To received for reporters costs 90. 90
Te received for transcripts LOO
To received for confessions 800
To received for mechanics liens 800
To received for Clerks court costs 331. 10
To received for probate costs 433. %
To received for marriage licenses 49, 90
To received for naturalization
papers 300
To received for official bonds 2. 80
To received for miscellaneous 1875
To received for fines 246. 30
$1277. %
By paid County Treasurer, fines 246. 30
By paid postage, etc. 3.11
By paid to balance to County
Treasurer 1927. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

By order of the County Central
Committee
w. r. TOYE, Chairman
B. HI. ADAMS, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

State of Iowa, GO
Winnesheik County, &C.
1, E. r. Haines, Treasurer of Win
nesheik county, Iowa, being duly
sworn, depose and say that the fore
going report is correct and true, to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
f. r. HAINES,
County Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 2nd day of June 1902
f. A. MASTERS,
County Auditor.
Approved June 4th, 1902.
o. L. WENNES,
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11
County Auditor

Stock sold at Poor Farm from
| County Auditor 4. 30
| Examination fees from County
Superintendent-Re fees
from County Superintendent 3S1. 90
State Warrant for Teachers In
stitute 80. 90
| State Warrant for Farmers In
stitute 5000
Peddler's license 600
Interest on Permanent school
fund 1853. 20
State Warrant for Temporary
school fund 1862 80
Principal of loans, Permanent
school fund 1850 90
Office fees from County Treasurer 6. 90
Office fees from County Re-
corder 601O
Road costs 40 80
Tuition at Insane Hospital $40. 60
Paving and curbing tax 1915. 05
Fines refunded from State Treas 40. SO
p S. Funds tran. from other
counties 1000. 90
Aid to Howard Co. paupers re-
funded $500
Balance January l., 1902 2254. 60
S15147S. 72
Disbursements Jan. l., 1902 to June l,
n.l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11

State and University Revenue 1851. S6
County warrants 121S7. SO
Bridge warrants 1888. 56
Insane warrants 2913. 33
Poor warrants 4040. 40
Court house warrants 1873. rs
Highway warrants 167. 80
Soldiers relief warrants t91. so
Teachers Institute warrants 544. 90
Farmers Institute warrants 5000
School District Orders 37105. IA
Township road orders 1854. SO
Corporation orders 14180 45
Permanent School Fund loans 1850. 90
Refunded tax 30. 81
Postage 35 40
Paving and curbing cert. paid 1041. SO
Board of Health warrants 7.00I
Cleaning time lock 10.0Ol
Com. on delinquent taxes 1906
Fleener, Carnahan & Bilderback
com 4275. 90 |
Balance 52076. 10
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-11


By paid to balance to County
Treasurer 1927. ~
Total $l277. 25
State of Iowa,
Winnesheik County.
I, A. L. Haakenson, Clerk of the
District Court of Iowa, in and for
Winnesheik County, being duly sworn,
depose and say that the following re-
port is correct and true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
A. L. HAAKENSON,
Clerk of the District Court.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of June, A. d. 1902.
G. NJ MLANGLAND,
Deputy County Auditor.
Approved this the 4th day of June
1902.
o. L. WENNES,
Chairman of the Board of Super
visors.
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H. j. GREEN,
Editor and Proprietor.

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County and the City of Decorah.