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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
Notice in Probate.
% Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the court house
i'll Winnesheik county, Iowa, on the
22nC day of September, A. d. 1902,
at | 80 O'Clock, p. IN, to attend the
probate of an instrument purporting
to be the last will and testament of
Hedge o. Skaalien, late of Madison
township, in Winnesheik county,
Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place you. will appear and show
cause, if any, why said will should
not be admitted to probate.
In testimony whereof have herun-
to subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said office, this 9TH day
of July, 1902.
A. l.. HAAKENSON,
2S-4 Clerk of District Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
Farmers Attention.

To my friends and patrons who are
in need of Irvine will do we'll to see
me before buying Will be at De-
corah every Saturday. Geo. A. Pts
ter
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Postville carried the street lighting
proposition last wne' by vote of 81
TO 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

covery. It cures obstinate and deep.
seated coughs, bronchitis, bleeding OF
the lungs and other diseases of the
organs of respiration, which if neglected
or unskilfully treated find fatal ter
mination in consumption. In hundreds
of cases a cure has been effected by
the use of rGolden Medical Discovery"
after all other means and medicines had
failed to benefit and doctors had said,
"There is no hope"
DON'T GIvR UP HOPE.
Let every one who suffers from respir.
atory and pulmonary diseases cherish
hope until DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery has been given fair and
faithful trial. 1t always helps. 1t al.
most always cures. Ninety-eight per
cent. of those who use uGolden Medical
Discovery" find in it perfect and per-
manent cure. Even the two per cent.
acknowledge benefit and help from the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

use OF the MEDICINE.
81 want to saJ' a word in
favor of your grand medi-
cine" writes Mrs. Priscilla
Small, of Leechburg, ARM
strong County, Pa. rAbout
three years ago l was taken
with a bad cough had
night sweats; would take
coughing spells and have to
sit up in bed at night for
an hour at a time. When
/ would walk up hill 7
could hardly breathe;
would get all stopped up
in my throat. I did not
try any doctor but I saw
the advertisement of DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and decided to
try it. / took three bottles
which cured me. When.
ever people tell me they
are sick l say to them.
why don't you get DR..
Pierce's medicihef 1t cured
me and will cure others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Rates-One cent per woodworking
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
STATEMENT OF THE
NATIONAL BANK
DEBORAH
JULY 18th. 1902.
COMPTROLLER CALL
OFFICERS:

l.. Il Whitney, President.
.. Z. Johnson, Vice Prest.
ii. Z. Hjerleid, Cashier.
w. +. Baker, Asst. Cashier.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Beware Of Ointment for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa-
BILE physicians, as the damage they
will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F.
J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally
acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrah Cure be sure
you get the genuine. It is taken
internally. and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Vacation Days.

Vacation time is here and the chill
dren are fairly living out of doors.
There could be no healthier place
for them. You need only to guard
against the accidents incidental to
most open air sports. No remedy
equals DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sal7e
for quickly stopping pain or remov-
ing danger of serious consequences.
For cuts, scalds and wounds. Il
used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for
sores cuts and bruises" says L. B.
johnson, Swift, Tex. 1T is the best
remedy on the market" Sure cure
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of counterfeits. J. E.. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, July 80, 1902.
The Song Of the Farmer.

His pants were full of holes,
Twas caused by the picking
The cotton from the bolls.
CHORUS:
Now pay me, says the merchant,
Pay me all you owe;
Unless you pay me up, sir,
I'll sell to you no more,
I cannot pay you, says the farmer;
I cannot pay it all,
You sold your goods so high, sir,
I'll finish it next fall.
Up steps a fair skin merchant
With high top Derby on,
Says pay me, Mr.. Farmer,
For you to me belong.
/ can't pay it, says the farmer,
I cannot pay it all;
Til pay you some today, boss,
And finish it next, fall.
Up sails another merchant,
With horse and buggy fine,
Ssys pay me, Mr.. Farmer,
If not your corn is mine.
I've labored long and hard, sir,
To try to meet my debts,
And have my wheat and corn now
To feed my precious pets.
Says farmer to the merchant:
You sold your goods so high
You've caused my precious family
To stay at home and cry.
And now you want my corn, sir,
And all I have to eat
To pay you for some dry goods
And little piece Of meat.
I'm very poor, says the farmer,
Can hardly live till fall,
When along comes the merchant
To sell snd-take it all.
I wish you'd leave me some please,
Says poor old farmer man,
I'll labor long and hard, sir,
To pay you all I can.
I've waited long enough, sir,
For you to pay it all
And / will wait no longer;
I'll sue you sure this fall.
NV children-they are hungry,
My wife is needing cloths;
The merchants going to sue me,
And that's the way it goes.
The merchant sued the farmer
And sold and took his all;
Says this will do me now. sir;
I'll take the rest next fall.
The sad and helpless farmer
Then hesves a heavy sigh,
And has no way to move on,
But says I'll have to try.
The farmer to his family
Says We are ruined now;
To get home, cloths and rstions
T don't know where nor how.
Then wife and children crying
VIII patch and mend old clothes;
He bonds again for rations
And that's the way it goes.
The merchant goes to town, then,
And gets his notes and books,
And takes his pen and ink, sir,
To straighten out the crooks.
Says merchant to his partner:
I took all the farmer had,
And left him standing grieving
And looking very sad.
That farmer still is due US
Forty dollars yet,
And if he makes next year
I'll have it then, you bet.
Poor farmer makes the money
With horse and plows and hoes,
But merchant comes and takes il,
And that's the way it goes.
Advice to poor old farmer;
You raise your corn and meat
And never look to merchant
For a single thing to eat.
And wife must do the housework,
And make the family clothes,
Then the poor old humble farmer
Can see the way it goes.
Will Fight jenkins.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Political Pointers.

The following places and dates for
county campaign meetings were
adopted by Executive Committee:
Leesville, Friday, August Stb, '92
Rishton, Saturday, August 9th.
Swansea, Thursday, August 18th
Brookland, Saturday, August 18th.
Irmo, Wednesday, August goth.
Chaplin, Thursday, August 2lst.
Pine Ridge, Friday, 22d.
Lexington, Monday, 25th.
The committee made the following
assessments which were agreed to:
Senator, SO.
Representatives, S..
Treasurer, $40.
Auditor, $40.
Judge. Of Probate, S..
Superintendent Of Education, SIS.
County Supervisor, 81.
County Commissioner, 81.
Candidates must file pledge and
pay assessment on or before first
campaign meeting, 9th of August.
The chairman was instructed to
arrange for the distribution of the
boxes and tickets.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Use Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nerv-
Gus and hot, and get tired easily. If
you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot. Ease. It cools the
feet, and makes walking easy. Cures
swollen, sweating feet, ingrowing
nails, blisters and callous spots. Re-
lieves corns and ounions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Trial package free
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy
n. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30

mittee was held last night and reso.
luton was adopted condemning the
appointment of Micah jenkins as
internal revenue collector. II was
stated at the meeting that a fight
will be made against the confirmation
of the rough rider at the next session
of congress-. The negroes did not
take kindly to the appointment of
W. L. Harris, either, but they did
not adopt any resolutions in his case,
as they did in that of jenkins.
ssChairmar Deas will address the
colored Republicans next week upon
the invitation of the committee. The
time and place will be announced
later"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Don't Fail to Try This.

Whenever an honest trial is given
to Electric Bitters for any trouble it
is recommended for a permanent
cure will surely be affected. It never
fails to tone the stomach, regulate
the kidneys and bowels, stimulate
the liver, invigorate the nerves and
purify the blood. It's wonderful
tonic for rundown systems. Elec-
trio Bitters positively cures kidney
and liver troubles, stomach disorders
nervousness, sleeplessness, rheuma-
tism, neuralgia and expels malaria.
Satisfaction guaranteed by j. E.
Kaufman. Only so cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Will Fight Jenkins.

It is quite natural that the Repub-
iican leaders should not be satisfied
with the appointment of Major Micah
Jenkins. His selection was based on
purely personal reasons, and it is sup
posed that the regular Republican
organization will have no voice in the
service under him. The only ap-
pointments he has made 80 far were
those of Republicans, and it is pre-
sumed they were made on the recon-
mendation of Captain Capers. But
that gentleman himself is not in favor
with the regulars, who resent his
appointment as national commit
teeman and state distributor of polit-
ical pie. No withstsnding Mr.. Sore
ven is a regular, his appointment to
q place will hardly placate Deas and
his gang, and they are preparing to
wage vigorous fight against the
confirmation of Major jenkins and
Postmaster Harris, of Charleston, the
latter Capers protege. The Post
of that city says:
"A meeting of the Charleston
county Republican executive com.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
The New Pistol Law.

"The fellow that totes the ordinary
pistol does not seem in hurry to
dispose of it and get one that con-
forms to the new law of 20 inches
long and three pounds in weight.
Why should he? The old law has
been farce on the statute books;
the new one will be equally or more
SO. A few negroes will be caught
up with; but that will be all."-New-
berry Observer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30

tes force of seven batteries mount.
ing thirty heavy guns and three
men-of-war carrying eighteen guns,
in all forty-eight guns. The Japa.
nese force comprised probably 1900
men. The Wyoming unsssisted,
destroyed one of the batteries, sank
two ships, disabled third and energ-
ed from the conflict with loss of
four men killed and seven wounded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
An American War Of One Battle

In the annals of the American
navy no achievement of single
commander in a single ship surpass-
es that of David McDougal in the
Wyoming at Simonoseki. Happen
ing on the other side of the globe
during our civil war this daring
exploit passed unnoticed at the time.
Briefly told, the story is this: A
sloop of war of six guns, in a narrow
strait, engaged duiing seventy minu-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Brain Food Nonsense.

Another ridiculous food fad has
been branded By the most competent
authorities. They have dispelled the
silly notion that one kind of food is
needed for brain, another for muscles
and still another for bones. A cor
rect diet will not only nourish par
ticular part of the body, but it will
sustain every other part. Yet, how
ever good your food may be, it's nut
riment is destroyed by indigestion or
dyspepsia. You must prepare for
their appearance or prevent their
coming by taking regular doses of
Green's August Flower, the fa7orite
medicine of the healthy millions. A
few doses aids digestion, stimulates
the liver to healthy action, purifes
the blood, and makes you feel buoy
ant and vigorous. You can get this
reliable remedy at Kaufmann's Drug
Store. Get Green's Special Almanac.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30

There are now upwards of &C
lumber mills in operation in Chester.
field county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Newbersy College Reunion,

Delmar, Saluda County, S. c.,
August 21.
PROGRAMME:
Address of Welcome-John w.
Ballentine.
Response
Discussion-s'Ed d u ca tion, some
thing more than a help in bread and
butter winning."- e. E. Blease, Esq,
G. J. Ramage, Esq, Prof. ". E..
Black.
Discussion-t'The obligation ofthe
church to increase the endowment of
Newberry College,. R. Unger,
G. NJ. Efrd, Esq.
Discussion-"A pastors duty to
Newberry College" "-Revs. j. D.
Kinard and J. Austin.
Discussion-"Does a college edu-
cation give an individual a distaste
for manual labor ?"-J. L. Caughmsn,
D. A. Quattlebaum, G. E. Black.
Address-President G.. B. Cromer,
LID, G. P. Boozer, Y. Won A..
Riser.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
McLaurin's Letter.

The following is the text Of the
letter Senator McLaurin sent to
President Roosevelt declining the
position of Judge of the court of
claims:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30
Reunion Picnic, Aug. Is, 1902.

Camp Steadman, No. 66S, U.C.V.,
will picnic at the Fair Grounds on
Wednesday, August 18th, to which
everybody is cordially invited with
baskets. This promises to be the
largest ever held. Let every one
come, Confederates. wives, sone,
daughters and friends.
T. S Harman.
Emil. G Sox.
Eroch Swygert.
Committee: D. T. Hare.
Geo. W. Reeder.
Jas E. Hendrix.
4. E. Sox.
Lexington, S. c., July 2l, 1902.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-30

y
claims:
Washington. D. G.
July II. 1902.
Mr. President:
While sincerely appreciating your
generous expressions of confidence, I
have since seeing you concluded not
to accept the appointment to the
court of claims.
I am sensible of the high honor
and perfectly frank in saying that
the Office is one that would be very
acceptable. In view of the persistent
efforts to place me in the position of
accepting this appointment as a
reward for political service to the
Republican party, I must decline.
I entered the senate with a high
purpose of trying to serve my coun-
try in spite of party, and the clamor
against me is proof that to some ex-
tent I succeeded. I have fallen far
short of the ideal, but with all that I
now know, were it to go over again,
on the great issues upon which I
have passed, I would not have the
record different.
Perhaps it is because I took 90 lit
tie thought of the effect my action
might have upon ny political or per-
sonal fortunes, that it is 80 difficult
for me to understand such attacks as
are contained in the enclosed article.
However, since the disposition seems
to relegate the matter of my appoint
ment to question of reward for
services rendered to one political
party or sacrifice for treachery to an
other. let it be the latter, my only
regret being that it is not greater.
Yours truly,
Jno. Loundes McLaurin
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21
NEW STORE BUILDING.
Golden Rule Company viii Erect Business
Place Across From Court House.

\ deal was closed this week by which
the Golden Rule company purchased the
two lots on Billings avenue across the
street and south of the court house, up
on which they will build this spring.
The store which will be erected will bcs
5Ox125 feet i'm Dimensions and the ma
terial used will be brick and stone. 1t
will 10 built one story in height this
season, but IL Is likely that it will be
added to before very long. The work
Of excavation for the new building will
begin early in the spring and il IN ex-
pccted that the new place Of business
will be ready for occupancy by early fall. \.
The cost OF The lots and the building to
DC constructed will total about $1,000.
The purchase Of the real estate was
made by Mcssrs Fisher through J. p.
Mushhach.
Yes, We are going TO show our faith
in Red Lodge said Dan Fisher, the
local manager Of the company, yester
day. sln the six months we have had
store here our trade has increased rapid
| ly and has been more than we anticipated
when We opened up. We think we are
making no mistake in investingin a per-
manent home here, and that Red Lodge
is destined to be one Of the prominent
cities Of the state, as il is now one OF the
best of tho smaller business ccnters OF
Montana
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21

he took up the matrimonial burden for
the second time.
Mrs Owens has been making her home
with her brother, Dan Bryan,
four miles south of the Owens ranch.
She was accompanied by this brother
and second brother, George, and by
Carl Holland the day that the shooting
occurred. They had two teams with
them and were in the act Of carrying
away the household goods when Owens
was taken with the mad desire to end
everything with a double tragedy.
Owens was bound over on the prelim-
mary hearing before Justice Oliver on a
charge Of assault IN the first degree. He
was brought here and lodged in Jail in
default OF $50 bail.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21


ment, "Me no kill Hobo Dave. Judge
Henry fixed the time for the trial tor
next Monday afternoon at l:3O. Cue
koo's'' attorney, George w. Pierson, then
stated to the court that the respondent
had been sick and that if his condition
continued the same to the time set for
trial he would at that time ask for
continuance Of the case. Cuckoo re
mained in court during much Of the
time that the calendar was being read
through by Judge Henry and endcavored
to show the court that he was very bad
off, physically, by lying in heap in his
chair until Under Sheriff Gebo took him
back to the jail, loading him again upon
dray for the journey to the lookup,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21
"cuCKOO' IN COURT.
Trial of Andrew Bilant for Murder OF
Hobo Dave Fixed for
Next Monday.
HE'S A SORRY SPECTACLE
-2-A
Cuckoo" Lay Ill Heap in His Chair
While Case Was Disposed Of.
Forger Pleads Guilty
HE'S A SORRY SPECTACLE

Too sick to walk to the court house,
"Cuckoo" Bilant was taken there on
dray last Tuesday morning when court
convened for the February term, to have
the date of his trial set by Judge Henry.
Bilant cxhibiteda craven spirit in the
court room. He has wasted away as a
result Of his refusal to eat and, as one of
the officers said, il case he shall oc
hanged for the murder Of Hobo Dave
Davidson, he will have to be weighted
ID order to be swung off. Bilant was
roughly clothed. He wore a pair Of blue
oyeralls and an old coat and vest. lie
took little interest III the progress ol ms
case and after he had faced the judge
he leaned over il his chair AS II too weak
to sit up. When the case was calico
aCuckoo" reiterated his old time state
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21

Justice BY shutting otl this mortal coil.
About 8 o'clock III The evening ne was
taken with bad spell and Sheriff Pot
ter and the Jail physician We're speedily
summoned. 'sCuclSoo'' was found in q
semi i-conscious state in his cell. lie had
again refused food all day and had
brought upon himself complete condi-
ton of collapse, bordering upon conges-
tion of the brain. There was q consul
tation Of physicians and attorneys and
ID was announced that "Cuckoo' could
not live until morning. In the morning,
however, he was better. Saturday the
sheriff had some difficulty in getting the
prisoner to partake Of any nourlshment
ACuckoo'' splitting out the extracts OF
beef and gruels which We're offered him
He seemed to think that the stuff was
loaded and would repeat that he was be
ing poisoned. However, by Sunday nc
was much better and Tuesday he ats
quite heartily Of the food that was
brought to him.
The accompanying half tones Of "Cuc
ko are from photographs taken sool
aIter his arrest. They show him with
fan beard. Since his incarceration II
iail the barber has shaved off the pris
oner's whiskers and he now wears I;
heavy mustache only.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21

SAMPSON PLEADS GUILTY.
Eorger Ready to Take His Medicine Jury
Drawn.


The other arraignmcnts before the
court Tuesday on criminal charges were
those of Andy Sampson, who forged q
check on the Carbon County bank, and
James McGinnis, who appealed a charge
Of misdemeanor upon which he had been
found guilty in justice court at Joliet.
The information was read to Sampson
and he pleaded guilty. Judge Henry
asked the prisoner it he desired to be
sentenced at once or have sentence de-
ferred a week, to which Sampson re-
;,lied that he would like to wait week.
The court fixed the oath. as date OF sen
tence and Sampson was remanded tolall
meanwhile.
When the case of MeGinnis was called
Judge Henry desired to know if it was
an old case or a new one. Amid the
smiles Of the lawyers, the court was in
formed that the present was an entirely
new case against McGinnis. Trial was
set for the Goth.
Judge Henry empanellcd the jury fol
the term as follows:
l.. &. Day, r. W. Bostic, Frank Berg
man, Adolph Anderson, Mat Brown
Bridger; Nicholas McNalley, Ben Hall
Josiah Griffith, Chester p. Dana, Olive
McKelvy, Charles southworth, Johl
(. Mulherin, Absarohee; John Hash, M. II
Lucas, ID. A. Baldwin, Red Lodge; An
drew Hickman, George Doran, Carbon
O. S. Ohilcott, James Flynn, D. .. Sc
right, Rockvale; James 1ngall, Roberts
Henry Burlington, Chance; Albert Hobbs
Joliet: p. r. Miller, Gebo.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21

The mandamus case Of the State Of
Montana upon the relation of the Rocky
Mountain Bell Telephone company vs.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21
THINKS DAVIDSON A RELATIVE.
Sheriff Potter Receives Letter Of Inquiry
From SnOkane.

Sheriff Potter on Monday received a
letter from Spokane, Wash, inguiring
about sHobon Dave Davidson, the man
OF whose murder "Cnckooa Bilant is
charged. The letter is signed BERT
Hasbrouck' and reads as follows:
"Sheritf, Carbon County, Mont:
Dear sir Having read an account IN
the papers recently Of the killing OF
man at Bridger, Mont, by the name Of
Dave Davidson, could you kindly let me
have some information concerning this
man, where he lived and what his occn-
patton was? We have a relative by that
name and think probably he was living
in Montana. Any information that you
can give us will be thankfully received.
II possible give general description OF
the man"
Sheriff Potter sent a description OF
the murdered man, as requested, to-
rcther with such facts as he knew about
him.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1902-02-21
TELEPHONE CASE SUBMITTED.

Testimony and Arguments In-Judge Henry
Takes Contention Under Amusement.