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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22

Where is Hamlin Garland and Oc-
tave Thanet and Byers, the poet, not
to mention the poet Ballard, the Red
Oak bard? Nothing is ever said of
the prominent preachers whom Iowa
has produced, nor of the philanthro-
phists, nor of the men and women who
have made the world better, but only
of the politicians whom.we hold have
not particularly made the world any
better. We hold that there are q
hundred men in Washington county
Just as smart as the smartest man Iowa
has in congress. We hold that there
are a hundred men in any county in
Iowa just as smart and just as good
orators, with the opportunities they
have had, as the members of the Iowa
delegation. So it makes us tired to
hear only of officeholders and never
of the men who really do things for
the race What's the use clarifying
the politicians and paying no atten-
tion to the men of real worth? Simply
because a man happens to get a bare
majority of the votes does not make
him any wiser and better than the
fellow who is defeated. and we have
no ak to grind aud no sore spots To
nurse either, Washington Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22

Some people who send first class
matter out on ths rural free delivery
mail routes still persist, through
neglect or for some other reason, in
putting a one cent stamp ON their
letters. All should remember that the
drop letter privilege does not apply in
cases where letters are mailed from
the city office to patrons on the routes,
and vice versa, or where patrons mail
letters to other patrons living ON the
same route upon which the sender
receives his mail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22

For Justices of the Peace III. F. BARTHELL
X. +. GIBSON
For Constable A. w. SMITH
JOHN HARGRAVE
For Township Trustee JOHN BRAGESTAp
For Township Clerk Il. 7. WICK
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22

Let anyone who is disposed to dis
favor the proposition to builo a new
court house at this time come with us
and go through the present structure,
examining carefully its condition and
the grave danger to public records,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22
COUNTY TICK ET.

For County Attorney NORMAN wILLETT
For Clerk of Courts A. l.. HAAKENSON
For County Auditor f. A. MASTERS
For County Recorder G. H. LAWRENCE
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22

We are making special effort to
enlarge the list of our customers. and
we have so far succeeded very nicely.
We want to add new customers each
day. Your trade is earnestly So
licted, and when you trade once at
our place you are sure to come
again. Just give us chance. Yours
truly, Ben Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-10-22
2u&Gc Cht,siom
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
H. J. GREEN,
Editor and Proprietor.

The Only Official Paper of Winnesheik
County and the City of Decorah.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
EAST BARRE.

Plestedi s. Dlckey have signed u con-
tract with B w. Hooker of Barre city
to build a $4,000 block in Grantteville
and will commence work on the foun-
dalton at once. This block is TO be
built nearly opposite w. H. Miles
store. There will be Easements and
the first floor will be store and the
second and third foors are TO be used
for two tenenents. The building is
to be 30 by 60 feet-
The opera house hall has been leas-
ed to F. B. Gauthier till Jan. l, neat
And be will have dances every Satur-
day night until fnYther notise. He
has engaged George Dobbs to care tor
the hall and anyone wishing to en-
gage the hall must apply to Mr.: Gau--
thier or Mr.. DobbS
". A. Grearson has gone to WILL
Jamestown to take possession of the
barber shop recently purchased from
Ed House. Here is tine chance fbr
a good barber as Mr.. Grearson wishes
to sell his shop in this town. Inquire
of w. A. Cutler or A. F. McAllister.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
WAITS RIVER.

Roscoe Hood has finished work al
Piermont, N. H., and returned to biz
home there" -" z.
H. II. Clark, a former resident and
business man OF this place, committed
suicide by shooting himself at his
home In Randolph Center last week
Saturday m orning about 9 O'Clock.
Mr.. Clark has suffered q long time
with a hip disease and melancholia Is
supposed to be the cause OF the act.
Quite number from here attended
the creamery meeting at West Tops.
ham last week Monday.
Z. E. Rowe came near losing val,
liable COW recently by her getting
loose In the stable and consuming
quite quantity of glueten.
George Fitch has purchased the
house and lot of Ora Chynoweth.
Fred Rowe has broken the record
on raising pigs, having at present 40.
This will be good news to those wish.
ing 70 purchase as pigs are scarce at
present.
1t is understood that E. Miller Of
the East Side IS to move into j. p.
Richardson's house soon as is also
Chester Magoon into the Minard
house.
Harry Emery recently purchased a
par Of three year old steers Of Charles
Simpson Of East Orange, that weigh
over $500 lbs.
Mrs. J. r Carter Of lowell, Mass.
arrived at her summer residence here
Saturday.
Mrs. Nellie Prescott of Corinth was
in town Saturday.
F. D. Fellows was in Barre City on
business recently.
We copy the following from the
Bradford Opinion: Simpson. Cudworth
Married in North Augusta, Maine.
Apr. 29 at the M. e. Church Her.
bert M. Simpson, recently of Waits
River, VT, to Miss Florence /. Cud-
worth of North Augusta. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. E S.
pastor Of the church and
the brides father. The best man
was Maurice Spencer Of Sydney, the
bridesmaid Miss Bessie Tillson of Au.
yusta. The church was beautifully
decorated and was filed to the door
With guests. After wishing the bril-
lal pair much happiness and prosperi-
y they also left substantial rokens Of
heir friendship. A short time was
pent In social way, after which the
,uests returned to their homes. Mr..
nd Mrs. Simpson will make their
lone with the BRIDES parents, Rev.
md Mrs. CudWOrth.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07

A Dresden paper relates an amusing
anecdote. An old gentleman, a men,
Der of the landtag, lately slightly hurt
his finger. Not troubling to go to his
doctor. he asked medical colleague
what he ought to do and was told to
give his finger ''soap bath" On the
following day he was much surprised
to receive from his friend a note for
medical consultation; the amount, 10
marks"
He then spoke to another colleague,
lawyer, complaining. His legal
friend said 1t was strange conduct;
but, should it come to a legal question,
he would be obliged to pay and had
better do SO at once. The day after
the old gentleman's establishment was
still greater on receiving from this
friend a note claiming 10 marks for
illegal advice"
Quite angry, he appealed to the COM
mission, body which settles all per-
sonal disputes of the members of the
landtag. What was his disgust when
the commission found that he had be-.
haved badly in refusing just demands
and condemned him to make amends
by paying the fine Of a basket of cham
payne! The finger which was mean
time perfectly healed, had cost him
dear
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
The Statuea of Paria.

No city In the world has so many
statues and monuments as Paris, and
every day sees new project for a new
statue or bust. 1t is curious to note in
this connection that large proportion
of the famous men honored in this way
came to their end by violence in some
form or other. Many of them died on
the scaffold, and stroll through the
Paris streets may give the philosopher
food for reelection on the mutability of
human judgment. Danton and La
voisier were guillotined, Jeanne dare
and Etienne Delet were burned at the
stake, Henry Nv. was murdered,
Etienne Marcel was also assassinated.
Marshal Ney was shot. Condorcet COM
mitted suicide to escape the scaffold,
and these are only 1.-THE of those that
might be mentioned.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
WAITSFIELD.

Miss Myra I. Jones and Fred O..
Carroll were married at the home of
the bride last Thursday, May4l, by
Rev. Carey Watson OF Greenfield,
Mass, and Rev. w. E Ganley. The
couple left In the afternoon for Boston
on their wedding tour.
Mrs. Susan Prindle, accompanied by
Rev. Mr.. Watson left on Friday Of
of last week for Greenfield, Mass. 4,
where she Is to make her home with
the family Of Mr.. Watson.
Mrs. Abbie Watson Of Williams.
town has been the guest OF friends
here for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Poland Of
Williamstown were In town on Mon
day.
Rev. P. B. Daniels of East Warren
preached at the M. E. church here
and at Fayston Sunday.
Maurice Whitney a former resident
Of this town, died at bis home in
South Lincoln Sunday. The inter
ment will be in Irasvilie cemetery on
Wednesday.
w. E. Marshall was IN Lincoln
several days last week on account Of
the illness of his father.in-law, Mau.
rice Whitney.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets with
Mrs Fred Parker Wednesday after.
noon, May IA.
An 'Aunt Jerusha's Quilting
Party" will be held at the brick
church Tuesday evening, May ID.
Miss Bertha Savage went to her
school in Fayston Monday, having on
that day arrived at the age for eligi.
bility as teacher.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
WEBSTERVILLE.

The Websterville Stars played the
Websterville Juniors Monday after
noon. The score was % to IL In favor
of the latter.
Charles Coutts of Barre was in town
Sunday visiting friends.
j. Burke was in ontpelier Sun
day visiting friends.
A. MARI and 6. Murray were here
Sunday calling on friends.
Mrs. George Gillon Of Barre was in
town Sunday visiting her sister, Miss
Lizzie Wiseman.
Louis Lorimer visited friends in
Barre Sunday.
Miss Della SENEGAL Of Burlington
was in town Monday visiting Miss
Emma Mayo.
About 30 couples attended the
dance in East Barre Saturday night.
All had a nice time.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
AN ARTIST OF NERVE.
Remarkable Daring and Goodness II
an Alpine Accident.

Remarkable Daring and Goodness In
an Alpine Accident.
The architect Violet re Due was one
day on the Schwarzenberg glacier at
a height Of about 5000 feet, accompa-
MED by Baptiste, the guide, who
marched in front. The two men were
attached to each other by rope, as is
usual In Alpine'mountaineering.
The guide had passed over a
crevasse, but when M. Violet lie Due
attempted to cross 1t he failed and fell
into the abyss. The guide tried to pull
him out, but instead he found himself
gradually descending.
The architect perceived that his COM
panion, It he persisted in the attempt
to save him, would surely share his
fate, and he asked If Baptiste had
family.
"A wife and Children" was the an
swer.
''Then," said Violet lie Due quietly.
II shall cut the rope"
He did so and fell, but block of
ice thirty feet lower down stopped his
descent. When Baptiste saw this and
that for a time the danger was lessen
ed, he went in search Of help and re-
turned with four stout peasants. Three
hours afterward Violet lie Due was ex-
treated.
In spite Of his perilous position the
ruling passion was strong with the art
list, for, although he was almost COW
cred with tcicles from the dripping wa
ter, he had contrived to make drawings
Of the novel effects he was able to
perceive.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
WEST TOPSHAM.

Mrs. A. T. Smith and daughter are
visiting her son at Warren, N. H.,
where they have young miss in the
family, born April oath.
The place k own as the Major Bill
place was sold by the administrator
to ]. w, Jackson Of Orange last Thurs
day.
DR.. R. W. Newton of Barre was
called last Saturday to assist DR.. Will
ard at Asa Williams.
e. A. Pero wishes to thank his
friends for the contributions towards
the purchase Of horse In lace Of one
that be lost.
Herbert Sanborn was home over
Sunday from work at Wheaton's
quarry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
SOUTH WOODBURY..

Quite number from this place at
tended the dance at North Calais
Friday night. All report fine time.
Rev. C. H. Coolidge was called to
West Newbury last week by the death
Of Mrs. Cooledge's father.
Levi Ainsworth and family Of North
Calais visited at Willis Laird's over
Sunday.
A. B. Sulham and wife visited Mrs.
Sulham'. mother in East Hardwick
last week.
Walter Gillette visited his father,
who is in very poor health, in Wor-
cester over Sunday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
kUTIA. % RAILROAD

The through car line between New
York, Boston and all New England
points, and the Adirondacks. Thous.
and Islands, Montreal and Quebec
ACROSS THE ISLANDS OF
LIKE ChAMPL AIN.
Reaching the best locations fol Camp.
Ing and Fishing, touching at the fol.
lowing stations: South Hero, Grand
Isle, North Hero, Isle LaMotte and
Alburgh. For time tables and full in
formation, address:
GEO. T. JARVIS, C.B. HIBBARD,
Gen'l Manager. Gen'l Pass. Agt.
Rutland Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07

Miss Alice Cohn, writes from 47l
Eleventh Street, Brooklyn, N. Y, 40
follows:
"Having had poor health for = great
many months and now having 1t re.
stored makes me feel very grateful to
Peruna. Isuffered a great deal during
my monthly periods, had severe pains.
and was generally depressed, but can
truthfuIIy say that few bottles of Pc.
Suna has removed all pain and made =
new woman of me. -..MLSS ALICH
CONN., -.-"".-.;-.-.~s..y.,,
The coming Of what is known as tho
"new woman" in our country is not
greeted by everyone as if she were .
great blessing. But there is another
new woman whom verybody is glad to
see. Every day some invalid woman 10
-exclaiming, ~ have been made new
woman by DR.. Hartman's home treat
'ment." 1t is only necessary to send
name, address, symptoms, duration Of
sickness and treatment already received
to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O., and direo-
lions for one months treatment will bs
promptly forwarded. The medicines
can be obtained at the nearest drug
store.
II you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving Q
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07

preached at the Congregational church
Sundas, and Mrs. Hunt OF Randolph
at the Union church.
Frank Merrill of California Is visit
Ing bis mother, Mrs. A. e. Brown.
Mrs. Polly Jacobs, an aged woman,
died Sunday.
The creamery here started up last
week.
The new machinery for the Barney
Marble Co. and force OF men arrived
here Monday.
Mrs. Barrows and children of Bos'
ton are visiting IN town.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
SOUTH RANDOLPH.

Miss Laura Pine goes Thursday to
spend a month visiting friends in
Michigan and Ohio.
George Hyde has sold to HI W.
Fowler about 1000 pounds of maple
sugar for 9! cents pound.
Miss arrie Paine and Francis Par
ker were married May !. They cook
a carriage drive north.
D. w. Parker and Mrs. A. Sprasue
of Chelsea, West Hill, were In town
Monday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
NOTICE.

1t has come to my notice that there
is an impression 10 the minds Of
many that F. D. Ladd is a partner
with me in business. l wish to in.
form those tnat such is not the cas- :,
and that am running my own bus.
mess, Notwithstanding anything said
to the contrary.
Francis Merchant, Proprietor
Merchants Economic Grocery.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
ORANGE.

Clifton Hurd IS at Orville Curtis.
He Is in feeble health.
Mrs, Ada Whitcomb is on the sick
list, as is Mrs. w. E. Moves.
They are about to erect new
building for skimming station IN
the vicinity OF Ernest Cutler farm
W. E. Noyes will begin work on it at
once.
Mrs Diantha Huse OF Barre who
came to attend the funeral Of her SIS.
ter, Mis-. Melissa Hall, who died re.
Gently, is visiting relatives and
friends before returning to her home.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
THE GRIP MAY COME

or it may not. When it does it com.
mo .ly attacks those who are already
low with Indigestion, liver trluble and
impure bloud. 'urtify ag ainSt it BY
getting rid OF these disorders by u.s.
lug Calcura Solvent. DR. David Ken.
nedy's new medicine IL puts the
stomach right and gives strength to
resist these rowing epidemics.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07

1t abounds in just what the nerves and
the brain need for strength-it is food for
them, as we'll as medicine. 1t cures all de.
grees of nervous weakness or debility tones
the stomach and other digestive organs,
creates appetite perfects nutrition, cures pale.
ness, reddens the lips, cheeks and ears and
permanently benefits the whole system
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07
ROXBURY.

Mrs. II. S. Ferry spent several
weeks In Lebanon, N. H., recensly.
There will be a. social dance at the
town hall Friday evening Of thisweels.
Secretary Merrill Of St. Joh1sbury
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07

Where there's always a
warm palm.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-07

The best of everything in
Clothing and a hearty welcome
Write a postal for our little
"Preachlet."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-05

the collar and lifted him off the fierce
and spun him around and yelled:
"Holy smoke, but you don't know
any more than the blamed hog! No; l.
don't feel, and 1 won't feel, and you
get Out of this!'
The clerical man didn't stop to argue
the matter but gave Mr. Bowser one
concentrated look Of reproach and bur-
ried off after turpentine. A yard Of the
fence had to be gone over again with
the brush, and it was hardly finished
when a COW and bulldog turned into
the street The cow had escaped from
her stable, and the bulldog was after
her. If he hadn't overtaken her and
tried to make fast to one OF her heels,
she would probably have kept straight
on and taken her chances, but that bite
swerved her across the sidewalk and
into BOwser's fence, and she raked II
the whole length and left enough or
her winter coat behind to stuff Pill
low. There was no crOwbar handy TO
brain the bulldog, and Mr.. BoWser had
to take it out in jumping up and down
and swearing. 1t took him some time
to cool off and get to work again, and
then came the old clio man. he was
distinctly informed in answer to MS
first yell that there were no Wornout
garments awaiting him, but he contin-
ued his inquiries and finally took a rest
on it. He was rubbing the pea green
into his back in the most liberal man
nntI0n
minute later there was a miXup.
Hats and caps and feet and legs got
tangled in the utmost confusion, and
when the separation came the old clio
man made off down the street, with
his coat torn up the back, and left Mr.
Bowser painting.
.'By John, but the next critter that
rubs against this fence dies on the
spot!" he exclaimed as he picked up
his brush once more and got to work.
Then the family cat came out to
cheer and encourage him by her pres
ence, and he had almost forgiven hui
manity when the crisis came. -Four
men came up the street with a dog
trotting along ahead of them. 1t was
only to be expected that the dog would
see the Bowser cat and pitch into her
and that the four men would sick him
on. Bowser had heard and seen, and
his gorge rose. He rose with his gorge.
He sailed into that quartet like brick
house falling on rabbit but he was
no Roman gladiator. Five minutes aft
er the first fight opened he was a lick
ed man, and the men and the dog were
marching on. Alarmed by the row, Mrs.
Bowser went out to find the spring
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-05
CLEAN "SLiPT" HIS MIND.
Sam Was Absentminded, but Ready
to Marry when Reminded

Sam Was Absentminded, but Ready
to Marry When Reminded.
A colored man about thirty years of
age drove up to the depot with load
of baled cotton, and he had just begun
to unload when an old grayheaded ne
gro with a bad limp came down the
street and shouted at him:
"Say, yo' pusson dere!'
''Hello, Uncle Joev' saluted the other.
"Now, den, what sOrter man be yo' p
demanded the old man as he reached
the wagon.
"Hu! What yo' mean by dat?''
81 mean, sab, is yo' man of honah
or not?"
"Of co'se I ar. Why, ole man, yo's
all excited dis mawnin'. What's de
mattah?"
"Sam johnson. I'ze got darter Lin
dav' replied Uncle Joe as he straight
ened up and waved his arms about.
eyes, of co'se. Yes, sab, yo's got a
darter Linda, an she's powerful fine
GAL"
last Sunday night, Sam Johnson,
yO dXCu UdL Sdi W uldIIy w
''Hu, hu! Sunday night? Lemme
see. Say, reckon | did!'
"Of co'se yo' did! She said she'd do
it, an de marriage was sot fur dis
mawnin' at 10 o'clock"
"Hu Shoe! Ten o'clock dis mawn-
in! Why, l reckon it was, Uncle Joe.
Yes, we was ter be married dis mawn-
in"
"But yo amt dar, sah!"
"Dats a fack. Jist clean slipt my
mind"
= "But what yo' gwine ter do, sab
what yo' gwine ter do?" shouted the
old man as he danced around.
"What l gwine ter do? Am Linda
all ready an de preacher dar?"
Eyes, sah."
''Den yo' cum around heah an hang
on to dat off mewl an hold him stiddy,
an I'll run ober an marry Linda an
be back heah in ten minits. If Majah
Jones Gums long an wants to know
why dis cotton hain't dun unloaded,
yo' tell him dat OWN to a disreckO-
leckshun of a matrimonial disremem-
brance I'ze had to procrastinate fur a
few minitS." M. QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-05

two or three past experiences. IF you'll
let me get painter, I'll pay for it out
OF my pin money"
'What in thunder is the matter with
you?' shouted Mr.. Bowser as he got
up. "Is there going to be an earth
quake or a cyclone because paint the
fence? You are as much excited as if l
were going to take the roof off the
house. shall paint. The color will be
pea green. If the heavens and the earth
come together in consequence, l shall
hold myself blameless."
During the next hour he purchased
his paint and brush and got into an old
suit Of clothes and short time later
was at work. Nothing happened until
he had been painting for half an hour.
Then a man came along the street driv-
ing two hogs. One of the hogs seemed
to have made up his mind to go for
ward and make the best of it, but the
other was in rebellious mood. He had
no sooner come opposite Mr.. Bowser
than he dashed for him and rolled him
over and then deliberately and mali
ciously proceeded to rub his side
against the painted fence.
"Why, I'll kill somebody for thisv'
exclaimed Mr.. Bowser as he struggled
to his feet How dare you set hog
on to me in this fashion,
Nobody set him on" replied the
owner. "He was going along all right
till he saw you and probably took you
for another hog"
ooh, he did! And maybe you did the
same? I'll now proceed to lick you
within an inch of your life! No living
man can set hog on to me and insult
me afterwardw
But there was no fight. The man
had boil on his neck and only one
lung left, and he realized that he would
be handicapped in a scrap. and so he
made off. AS the hog had also passed
on there was. nothing for Mr.. Bowser
to do but cool off. He had repaired his
broken suspender, scraped the bristles
off the fresh paint and got to work
again, when clerical looking man
came strolling along and halted to say:
II think this is the street. but | am
not sure of the number. Do you hap
pen to know if family named Bowser
lives along here somewhere"
THAT happens to be my name" re-
piled Mr.. Bowser.
Adjust so. ! have lately been call
ed 10 the church around the corner,
! and / wish to ask if you don't feel'-
There was the paint plain to be seen
and smelled, and yet the clerical man
calmly backed up to the fence and
leaned heavily against it. He would
have finished his sentence in good time
if Mr.. Bowser had not grabbed him by