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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20
A TENNESSEE RECORD.

Supt. J. D. Clemmer of roik
county, Tennessee, reports most
satisfactory progress and improves
ment in the schools of his county
for this year The per capita APP
preparation has increased from
81 % to 81 So the length of the
school term from three or four
months to six or seven months;
the salaries of the teachers an av-
erage of FIVE dollars a month; the
superintendent's salary over three
hundred per cent. Twenty>one
new school houses have been erect.
ed, and six more are to be erected
soon. Institutes of two days are
held every six weeks, and about
half of the teachers attend, Some
of the teachers have organized a
library association, and have be-
gun the collection of teachers
library of standard books. This is
remarkable progress, and it must
be remembered that Polk county
is in the middle of the mountains.
Atlantic Educational Journal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20
A GEORGIA RECORD.

Within the last few years about
twenty good school houses have
been erected in Fulton county and
now only five or six of the old
field schools have been left as a re-
mInder of the days gone by. The
last grand jury in its presentment
referred to this work as follows;
ave earnestly recommend the
erection of modern school build
ings when possible Gas per models
in the county school commissions
er's hands, and the employment
of az least two teachers for each
school, aud where possible to cons
soGdate the few old one-roOm struc-
lures now existing by building
new and modern school houses at
convenient points.
We commend in strongest terms
those communities that have built
good, modern school houses, and
urge that the few still using the
old one,room shack unite in puts
ting up schools that will be cred,
it to themselves and county, and
which will enhance property in
their vicinity by making residence
in the vicinity desirable" Allan
ia Constitution.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20

The development, by the cooper
alive work of the board and
school patrons, of modern coun-
try school, will powerfully stimu-
tate the educational spirit in all
directions, for miles around. Dots
ting over a county with ideal cOun-
try schools, one or SO in each civil
district, or in each grouping Of two
or three civil districts, will soon
make that county a leader in edu>
cation among the counties of a
congressional district Example is
a powerful teacher.-Southern Ed
ucation Notes.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20

Read the News-5Oc a year.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20
GOOD REPUBLICAN, PAPER.

If you want a good Republican paper,
read the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
which will come TO you regularly twice
a week, eight pages to the issue, for
scription price Of the News, or only
81. 80.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20
Hoods JdrSdpdriLLd

of the teachings of the Nazarene.
1t is as necessary function Of the
civil government to provide schools
as to furnish pure water and good
roads,. L, NJ. Curry.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-20

Public schools are the only in.
srumentality adapted 20 the mas
ses. Free schools are the offs
spring OF civilization, the outcome
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
THERE is NO SMALLPOX SCARE.
No Evident Danger Of an Epidemic of
This Disease in DEBORAH.

Some parties who seem to have moth
ing else to do but spread scandal and
lnjure the prosperity and business of
the country by false reports whenever
possible, have been industriously ped
ding about the county that there is an
epidemic of smallpox in the city of
DEBORAH, that there are forty to sixty
here, that the whole city is qualantined
and that there is danger of farmers
being quarantined should they come
to town. These reports. are entirely
without foundation. INTACT there are
just five cases in the city of DEBORAH,
and one case in West DEBORAH. These
six cases are confined to three houses,
and all have developed from the same
source. They have all been quaran-
tined for nearly two weeks, and no new
cases have developed, so that there is a
reasonable probability that the disease
will spread no further. The city has
taken the utmost precaution to prevent
its spread, and there is no danger in
people coming to DEBORAH and tran
sacting their business as usual.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
A Noteworthy Combination.

The consolidation of the Chicago
Record and the Chicago Times Herald
was one of the most important events
in the history of modern metropolitan
journalism. People familiar with the
newspapers published in the great cap
itals of the world say that the best
daily papers are made in Chicago, and
it is well known that the Chicago
Record and the Chicago Times Herald
ranked at the very front among Chi
cagos best dailies. Each covered the
worlds news thoroughly every day,
and each possessed also distinctive
special features giving it that individ-
uality so attractive to its readers. Now
that the two have been combined, all
the resources and worldwide facilities
of both papers are united In the Chi
cago Record-Herald. 1t is in truth "a
great combination "a combination
without parallel in American journal
ism. The fortunate readers of the Chi
cago Chicago Record and the Chicago
Times-Herald now receive every day
a newspaper whose news facilities are
unequalled by any other American
newspaper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Tomorrow Evening

The Grand will offer to its patrons
Thai and Kennedy's scenic production
lyon YOnson," which seems to have
as strong a hold upon the public as
"Way Down East", this being its
tenth season, without any decrease in
its drawing powers. The play itself is
the embodiment of all the elements of
success and its construction is marvel
OF modern stagecraft. A feature of in
terest this year will be the first appear
ance here of Knute Erickson, in the
stellar role. "Yon Yonson" is a stir
ring picture of novel phase of Ameri-
can life, and it has been one of the most
successful dialect comedies ever pro.
duced on the American stage. Besides
having the merit of originality Mr..
Erickson's characterization is said to be
an amusing and faithful presentation.
"Yon Yonson" Is the quiet, inoffensive
Swede one meets every day with every
one of the peculiar characteristics and
his awkwardness of speech and move
ment.
Annie Mack Berlein will be seen
again as Mrs. Latin" owner of the
Railroad Station Hotel The Lumber.
mems Quartette will be seen 10 act Sec
ond and introduce all the latest up-to-
date songs. Date Feb! 9th. Seats on
sale at Brunt d Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
Z. K. Bl0unt and Mrs. A. Ruffridge
Sustain Broken Bones.

Mr.. E. r. Blount, who runs the feed
grinding and saw mill inst north of the
city, met with an accident on Saturday
which will keep him confined to his
home for some time, and he is very
fortunate indeed that it did not result
much more seriously. AS his work for
the day was finished he started to kick
off the belt which runs his grinding
machine so as to disconnect the power,
as he had doubtless done many times
before, but in some way his leg was
caught between the belt and the wheel
and was carried around the wheel,
crushing it badly and breaking his
lower leg in four places, or each bone
in two places. 1t was feared at first
that the leg would have to be ampu-
tated, but DR.. Daubney was called and
set the bones and he now rests as easily
as could be expected. His many
friends hope for speedy return to
work again.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. A. Ruff
ridge, an elderly lady, of Locust, came
to DEBORAH to sign some papers and at
tend to some legal business, and as she
and Mr.. Portman were walking on
the sidewalk on the side of the
Citizens Savings Bank toward the
Marsh Music House, she fell near the
crossing, and fractured her right arm
near the wrist. She was taken to
Mackenstadt's tailor shop where DIR.
Daubney set the fracture, and then
taken to her home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Millinery Opening.

We have leased the elegaAt new store
room in the H. Engbretson block on
West Water street, where we will open
March 1st, with a fine new and stylish
stock of millinery. We will employ
plenty of competent assistants, and
will also have expert dressmakers in
connection, who will be pleased to
have the ladies call upon them, and
guarantee satisfaction. We will be
constantly in touch with the leading
modistes of Chicago and other cities,
thereby producing the latest creations.
We will carry the finest line of goods
that we can purchase, and treat our
customers with the, utmost care and
consideration. Wait for our opening,
and call and see us.
Aft MRS. E. w. ELsNER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
That Burlington Absorption.

1t is announced in railroad circles
that formal notice of the absorption of
the b. G. r. & N. railroad by the
great Rock Island system will soon be
issued, and it is believed that this is
certain to take place. The following
dispatch is but one of the many seen in
the dailies:
Chicago, Feb. 19.-Semi official an
nouncement has been made to the eff
feet that the Rock Island would soon
take the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern and operate it as division
of the Rock Island. The work of ex-
tending the road into st. Paul is being
pushed as fast as possible, and as soon
as completed the company will cease
using the Minneapolis tracks. The
The latter will then be used by the
Illinois Central.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
A Pleasant Gathering.

On last Thursday occurred one of the
most pleasant gatherings which have
been held in Burr Oak for some time.
it being the celebration of the thirty-
third wedding anniversary of Ed. and
Mrs. j. Ridley. The meeting was two
fold in its nature; as ED. Ridley is
soon to leave this place and enter a
new field of labor, his many friends
planned to surprise him which they
did. People to the number of about
sixty gathered at his home where din
ner was served. He was made the re-
cipient of chair. Ed. j. M. Dick
made the presentation speech to which
Ed. Ridley replied in a few well
chosen remarks. Mrs. Ridley was pre-
sented with money amounting to about
fifteen dollars. Ed Ridley has been
engaged in gospel work for thirty-five
years. He came west in 1871 and set
tied at Manchester, Delaware county,
where he preached short time. Since
then he has been at Burr Oak EXCEPT
about year at Cherokee, Iowa. He
is well known in the county, and is
held in very high esteem by all who
know him, and by his life he has
shown himself a christian i'm every
sense of the word. He is especially
esteemed by his denomination and has
been called on to fill important posi-
tons. He is conference secretary and
has been for years, and has filled the
place with credit to himself. He and
his estimable wife have welded an in
fiuence for good in this community.
They will be greatly missed by all.
About April lst, he, with his family,
will move to Monticello, Minnesota,
where he has accepted the pastorate at
that place. All join in wishing them
well in their new home But wha! is
Burr Oaks loss is Monticello's gain.
*+*
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

BAPTIsT-The subject of the morn
ing discourse will be "Behold He
Comes" Evening service at 7.3O.
CoNGREGATIO L-Communio ser.
vice next Sabbath morning. Evening
subject, 'John Hus, the Great Bohe-
miaD.n
NoRw. BAPTIST Services will be
conducted next Sunday by Rev. Mel
son, upstairs over the Button. Preach
ing evening 7:30, subject, "Christ's
Disciples imitators of Christ" Text
Act. Alb. Sunday school at IL M.
Preaching Friday evening at o'clock.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at s
o'clock. Service at Springwater school
Sunday at 3 p. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Some Early History.
BY HARRY j. GRHN

In t. ID. Peterman's "Fayette
County, in the Fifties," now running
in the West Union Argo, appears the
following Interesting narrative of land
office days in DEBORAH:
The Cleveland (Ohio) Plaindealer of
Feb. 20, 1856, contained the following:
We yesterday saw James Chisnell,
Esq of Summit county (Ohio,) just
returned from the DEBORAH land office,
Iowa, where, he with thousands of
others, had been waiting for weeks for
the purpose of entering some govern
ment land. The rush was SO great
that the crowd would fill up the pas
sage way TO the office at night and
stand On their feet until morning in
order to be first in. Some froze their
toes aud some their feet, waiting for
the office to be opened. This was
called the "stair SYSTEM The out
siders finally organized some three
hundred strong and drew numbers
from a hat for their turns, pledging to
stand by one another as against those
who persisted in the "stair SYSTEM
Upon the drawing, printed numbers
were issued to drawers, from one to
three hundred, signed by the chair
man of the committee, which certifi-
cate of numbers soon became currency,
by bearing premium of from S. to
$50 10 those entitled to draw first. The
officer could wait upon but four or five
customers per day, which would throw
the high numbers some months ahead.
So Mr.. Chisnell and others came home
and will wait month or so when
they expect to return in time to take
their chances according to their num-
bers.
While the above statements are per-
haps somewhat exaggerated and the
picture NAV be little overdrawn, the
rush for Iowa land was very heavy
for several years. The land office re-
NAMED at DScorah but shorG time, as
the land in the country adjacent to De-
corah was taken up so rapidly. 1t was
soon removed to Usage and here the
same rushing scenes were again re-
enacted.
At the opening of the land office
here, in 1857. two men were crushed
against the door, breaking the ribs of
one of them and nearly killing the
other 1t was estimated that some
thing like 1900 people were in the jam,
all anxious to get their choice of the
fine tract of $50, 900 acres Cf land that
has just been put on the market.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
500 Reward 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Halls
Catarrah Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work
The proprietors have SO much faith
In its curative powers, that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that
1t fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address, f. J. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe. -
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Anderson Egge Nuptials.

An article written for last weeks
issue for some reason failed to get into
our columns. 1t was the announcement
of the marriage on Feb. 5th, of Mr..
Edgar Anderson, banker of Crazy, N.
d., well known here, to Miss Lena
Egge, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Erick
Egge, of Frankville township. They
departed for Dakota, Friday, after a
honeymoon trip to Chicago. Both of
these parties are we'll and favorably
known in this county. They are per-
sons of high esteem, and their many
friends join us in heartiest congratu-
lations and best wishes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

No. 1870 acres "a mile from Artesan, 8.
d., Is acres broke, no buildings, 5000; one-half
| down.
No. 22.-iOOO acres of fine timber land, prin.
cipally walnut and oak, very valuable for
lumber, miles from the county seat of Scott
county, Tenn. Some timber tracts in this
locality no ID, better are held at $40 per acre.
acre either as a whole or divided A big In.
vestment for some one to buy II and cut the
timber for lumber; Would trade for income
town property, or improved farms.
No. ga $1,000 stock of groceries, notions.
etc., and two story double store building, all
for $500, in Winnesheik county. Will Trade
for land In this county.
No: l5.-l6O acres in Wichita county, Kan.,
a mile from Coronado station, "a mile from
Leoti, the county seat; is free from sand,
gravel or gumbo, IS acres broke, balance in
native grass; very fine piece; price $40 per
No. 39-A bargain In a hotel, the Park
Hotel In The town of Calmar, Ia, formerly
held at 81 600 now offered for the low price OF
$1,000 Owned by an aged widow who is
quick IL you want IL.
No. 40.-A quarter section OF as fine a piece
OF land in as good country as ever lay out of
doors, 2 miles from X. X. town. All In CROP
in Hamlin county, S. price sls.35 per acre.
No. IA level and excellent quarter. all
tillable adjoining the X. X. village of Rec
Heights, Hand county, s. ID. 1t is worth
$1,000 of any ones money.
No. IA piece Of mill property, including
also q good house, barn, etc, on Turkey
river, in Winnesheik and Fayette counties, In
Iowa, will sell $500, $500 down; Twill trade
at 5000 for N. Dakota land
No. 50.--A bargain: 100 acres 2L miles
southeast OF Decorah. good house and gran
ary and warm stable, we'll and windmill,
price only $40 per acre, road TO DEBORAH level.
No 52.-A farm OF l55 acres. miles west of
Lansing, ITO acres under pillow, cheap build
ings, some timber, price s23 per acre.
No. 5l.-Improved farm, $50 acres, good
buildings, springs, ITO acres cultivated,
balance timber and pasture, price SIS per acre.
number ofquarter sections In Hand and
HYDE counties, =. d., fine SOIL at $500 per
quarter, cash. WIN soon be worth double.
S. r. WAGER, Agent,
g !. CaImar, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
The Rev. lrl r. Hicks Almanac.

This splendid book of 200 pages is not
only work of art of the highest order,
but it Is the most complete and valu.
able book on Astronomy and Meteor
ology for 1902 to be found in the world
No wonder the first edition of one nun
dred thousand was about exhausted by
the end of January. The bible except
ed, no other book can be found in so
many American homes. The millions
have proven its value and will not be
without it. The publishers will supply
this book for month or two for the
regular price, with the increased pos
tage added. Send 30 cents to Word
and Works Publishing Company, 1891
Locust street, st. Louis. Mo-, and this
splendid book will be mailed to you
prepaid. Do not pass the year without
ii in your office or home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
13O2.-

As each succeeding year is ushered into
"A existence, the ever-recurring question to
the farmer is the replacing of worn out nipple
ments for no matter how good they are the
best of tools will wear out in time. Every
thrifty, careful man has long ago decided that
it does not pay to buy anything because it is
cheap. He leaves that to his less thrifty
neighbor, who can less afford it, but who can
not see far enough ahead to realize that it is
the poorest kind of economy.
1t is impossible for one dealer to carry
ALL OF the best things in the world, even in
the implement and vehicle business, but want
to say right here that never have l taken more
pains to put in my stock only such goods as /
can fully guarantee l have, therefore, or will
have when all the goods now contracted for in
store, stock of Implements and vehicles con-
sistlng OF the best the market affords, and which
will represent the truest economy to the pur-
chaser. Now is the time to take up and DE
eide THE LEADING QUESTION NOW
and contract for what you want in advance,
thus securing your choice of goods and insur-
ing their delivery at the time you need them
You can help yourself in this direction by CAL
ling on me-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Another Bowling Alley.

DEBORAH lovers of the above popular
sport will have plenty of opportunity
to practice the game, as another fine
alley is being erected in the base
ment of the Steyer's opera house block,
by T. Ben Keefe. He is putting in
two alleys, with chairs on the sides of
the room for spectators, and will con-
duct a first class place, no doubt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
Following are the DEBORAH markets at the
time of going to press:
BowIers at Cresco.

The Cresco bowling team returned
the defeat given them by our home
team a week ago, at a contest in Cresco
Friday night. DEBORAH was repre-
sented by Reed, Shea, Porter, Kirkeby
and Fosberg, and the tournament was
won by Cresco by 81 points.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Fancy Skating Contest.

At the boathouse, Saturday, March
1st, at three o'clock p. m. Free for
everybody to try for the Winnesheik
county championship.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the easiest
to use. With them there is no muss or
complicated process. Boiling the goods
for half an hour is all there is to it.
They are simple, safe, sure. Sold by
druggists. 10 cents package.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

TWENTY-FIVE thousand Americans
can engage in profitable business along
the Nicaragua canal right of way.
When work begins they must 60 right
away.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

A Sioux Indian has committed sui
eide for love. At last the Sioux seems
to have been reached by the broaden
ing influence of civilization.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

Goods dyed with Putnam Fadeless
Dyes are not discolored by sweat or
fruit acid. Sold by druggists, 10 cents
per package.
Reynolds. for the best photos.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
To Nv Farmer Friends,

l have just received supply of beau.
tiful calendars and memoranda books.
Free to all who may call for them.
81 J.J. MARSH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

A mans life as estimated by the
courts is worth about 5000. A prize
bull has just been sold for $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26

Stop sthe Cough and works of the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, nc
pay. Price 25 cents. 3-'03