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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
Her Valid Excuse.

she has just refused a man worth a
million"
rs it possible? Any rational explanation
of her act?"
"oh. yes. She had just accepted another
man worth a million."-Brooklyn Life.
Husband: Didn't you tell that cook /
wanted my breakfast right IN the minute7''
Wife: 81 did"
"And what did she say?'
"she said that we all lave our disap-
pointments."-Tit-Bits
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steel, is but an hour away by train. and the
wooden center OF Leeds IS almost as near.
All together Manchester forms the nearest
port for q population of about eight mill
lions, and It's people estimate that they can
land ordinary goods by means of heir
canal at a saving of 81 per ton on the in
land traisport over the same goods landed
at Liverpool. The canal people have pre-
pared of the actual cost Of dis
tributing goods throughout this part of
England, and 1t will pay American shippers
to investigate the advantages of sending
their exports by the canal almost direct to
the factories.
I have spent some days In going over the
anal and in looking through the vast
warehouses and buildings which have
grown up about it. 1t is ore OF the wonders
of modern engineering. and as a long time
investment 1t will probably be a success,
although the present generation and per-
haps the next cannot expect to have divi-
dends out Of it. The cost CT the undertake
ing has been enormous. At the start 1t
was thought that the canal could be con-
structed for $i0,O00,eo0. but when completed
it was found to have cost SIS. 900, 600. Before
it was built Manchester was on the down
grade. Its factories and warehouses were
failing and some of the greatest of it's in
dustrial institutions were transferring their
plants and business to Glasgow. where they
conid have better shipping facilities. Liver
pool was steadily gaining and Manchester
steadily declining. The former city charged
what tolls it pleased on goods Passing
through to the Manchester region. and the
railroads collected enormous freight rates.
Canal Built by
Manufacturers of the CITY.
As a result the Manchester manufacturers
saw ruin staring them in the face. They
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

own home IS The Reverend Doctor Samuel
], Niccolls. LII D., pastor of tho Second
Presbyterian Church Doctor Niccolls has
lived for many years at No. 2651 Washing
ton avenue, but owing to the removal of the
Second Church to Westminster and Taylor
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
Chicago Men Built
Large Grain Elevate

This elevate is of Amsr!oil construc-
ton, having been built by Messrs. John S.
Metcalf & Co. Of Chicago. 1t has a storage
capacity of 1900 tons of grain. or a million
and a half bushels of wheat. and in it
there are 226 bins or pits. the largest of
which holds as much as 300 tons. The ele-
vator is right on the canal, and the grain
is taken directly from the ship through a
marine leg, which works by revolving
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

r1seuu eorzrru; yu.r T. rev doors west OF
Pendleton avenue
Another is the Reverend Doctor W. w.
Boyd, longtime pastor of the Second Bap-
list Church. The Doctor recently sold his
former residence and is just completing a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

handsome brick and stone house on Water
man avenue. just west of Union avenue. The
building has every modern convenience, in
Guiding a handsome study and library. Its
location is all that could be desired.
Another pastor who prefers to W his
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

those whose incomes would permit the own
Ing Of a home, but who prefer to lease in the
finer sections OF the city. Thus they v
all the desirable surroundings and comforts
possible to those owning homes.
Among the ministers in the ~well-kaown
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

avenues, has concluded to burld a handsome
home in Hortense place, just east OK Kings
highway. The building Is OF lavender COL
ored brick. and Is eouiDped with every mod
ern convenience. Neither this residence nor
Doctor Boyd's Is yet finished. but will be
ready for the "hcuse-warming' when these
pastors return from their summer vacations.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

pastorates who prefer to own their own
homes. is the Reverend Doctor ]. T. NJ.
Johnston. the wealthy pastor of the Del
mar Avenue Baptist Church. His residence
is q princelv stone front structure on Wash
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

The Reverend Doctors W. ". Boyd, ]. 7. NJ. Johnston and
Samuel J. Niccol1s Possess Houses That Are Equipped
With Every Modern Convenience and Beautifed by Well
Kept Lawns,
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WRITTEN FOR THE sUrDEr AEPUBLrcS
Comparatively few pastors OF the Gig own
their homes. This fact Is due, IN part TO
the transient character Of most pastorates.
partly also to the fact that In many cases
parsonages are provided Than there are
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
ST. LOUIS MINISTER'S WHO OWN MAGNIFICENT HOMES IN AmRST0CRATC RESIDENCE DSTR(

Owing to the Transient Character of Most Pastorates anf
to the Fact That Parsonages Are Often Provided, Com
p~aratively Few Clergymen Invest in Real Estate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

yards, and it was thought all would
be lost, but the next morning he sue
ceeded in finding all but a dozen or
fifteen of them, saving him from a
large financial loss.
Henry Reeves had about hundred
hogs in the Milwaukee stock
yards, all but four of which survived.
Besides this, he lost the corn he had
on hand for feeding, which makes his
loss about $500.
Reum Bros. had thirteen hogs in the
slaughter house on the fat in the rear
of their market, where the water was
four or five feet deep, and were sur
prised to find the next morning that
all but two were alive.
X. Thompson went to the barn to
rescue his horses and was penned in
by the flood, having to stay in the
hay loft until the water had gone
down.
John Stapleton was living in the
stone house at Trout Run. The high
water carried away his barn with two
horses, COW, two wagons, buggy,
ETC. The porch of the house was car
ried away, and the water filled the
lower floor. Seventy-fve dollars in
money in bureau drawer was lost in
the water The restaurant was also
badly damaged.
At Freeport the river, reinforced by
the water from Dry Run and Trout
Run, was four feet higher than ever
known before, and did great damage.
The water was above the hand rail
ON the bridge leading to the paper
mill. The old Burdick house, built
fifty-two years ago, which was &C.
cupied by the family of Cal Skinner,
fioated off with eight or ten people
in it, but luckily struck against root
cellar, and they were all saved, most
miraculously.
| Down the river the Anundsen cabin
was lifted off it's foundation and
fioated some fifteen feet above the
ground All the outbuildings were
carried away, and the loss is quite
heavy.
The damage to farms throughout
the county by washing cannot be
estimated but i'll many places crops
are washed out, the best soil is wash
ed off the hills into the valleys, cover
ing the crops which have been planted.
1t will be three or four years before
the streets, walks and crossings of
DEBORAH will be in as good condi-
tion as they were before the food.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

A company of twenty-five men, organ
lied under the direction of the Froh-
sim singing society, worked all day
Sunday cleaning out cellars, and be-
fore night came had eight different
ones cleaned The city as we'll as the
individuals who were benefited appre-
ciate such acts.
Our nightwatchihen are deserving
of commentator for the careful per-
Torrance of their duties at this per-
ilous time. They sounded the alarm
of the flood as soon as the danger APP
peared, and by this act aroused the
whole city. Since the flood they have
been especially Jealous in watching
the many crooks which came into the
city as soon as they could get here,
and an extra force of four men has
been kept parolling the city the past
week.
Many pictures were taken of the
food the next day or two by almost
everyone in the city who had cameras.
We are indebted to Photographers b.
]. Reynolds and f. w. Spur for the
splendid pictures from which the cuts
in this issue were made. These were
the first pictures completed, and it
was only by the most rapid work pos
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

The Burlington railroad has been
doing some fast work in repairing
their line, and although it was report
ed that they would not be able to get
into DEBORAH in two months, it is es-
timated this morning that they will
be here in two or three weeks, at the
outside. The gang of men are now
about mile the other side of Nord-
ness, with everything complete be-
yond that. Even though the worst of
the damage is between here and Nord-
ness, large force of men will accom-
plish much. The loss to the Burling-
ton is estimated at 100000.
Something like 200 men are busy re-
pairing the tracks of the Milwaukee,
and have reached Peterson's grove,
with some nine bridges yet to be put
in. 1t will be ten days or two weeks
before train can enter DEBORAH over
this line. The loss to the Milwaukee
is estimated at $25, 0O0
lNtI lIdlSOll w CIlt w Ills I'LL Oil iIdot
Water street to release his horse. but
was caught in the barn and had to
stand in water up to his arm pits until
the food subsidized in the morning.
His son Wallace was with him.
Thos. Rossley was perhaps the heav-
lest loser in Park Addition. A new
iron fence and cement walk had just
been put in and his home fitted out
with new furniture. Fence, sidewalk
and everything loose about the prem
Uses were washed away, and the fur
niture damaged badly.
The loss to A. Bernatz g. Sons is
about $500, the head gate at the brick
mill being carried away, and the race
washed so that it will necessitate
redigging and fixing over.
Snyder Bros. at Freeport are heavy
losers on account of the water flood
ing their engine room and mill, and
the damage done to their land by
washing.
+. j. Helwig, the Wash ington street
cigar maker, suffered severely, be-
tween $500 and $1,000 worth of tobacco
being spoiled.
The Burlington ice house is total
wreck, one-half of the building being
torn away and nearly all the ice wash.
ed out.
The Burlington round house contain
ing one engine was torn away, caus-
ing very little damage to the engine.
A colt belonging to Ernest Barsch
had miraculous escape. The animal
was pastured on the Mott farm, and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

Scores of people upon learning of
the coming flood ran to places of
safety, and later returned to their
homes for valuables of different
kinds, thinking they would have time
enough to return to high ground, but
were caught in their homes.
Four floods have devastated the city
of DEBORAH, on three previous occa-
sions the fatal date being June 23d, in
the years of 1875, 1890, and 1892. All
fervently hope that repetition will
never occur again.
The male students of Valdez College
and DEBORAH Institute kindly offer
ed their services to help clear up the
wreckage ON Friday, an act greatly
appreciated.
X. 1. Haugen received letters Mon
day morning from six Chicago houses
with which he does business, express
ing the hope that he had met with nc
loss, and signifying their desire to
help him substantially if he had.
Such kindness is to be seen on every
hand
1t would be impossible to mention
all If the different companies OF
people who did valiant service in
h"lpirg the unfortunate, but one or.
gani2"tion deserves especial credit
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

sible that we were able to have the
cuts made and returned in time.
The temporary bridge on Winnebago
street was completed Sunday, which
relieves the situation somewhat.
The city council at a special meet
ing last night voted to contract for
sixty foot bridge over Winnebago
street, with a twenty foot roadway
and ten foot walk on both sides.
The contract will probably be let at
special meeting to be held this
evening.
A temporary wagon bridge over Dry
Run on Water street was completed
yesterday afternoon, so that teams
from the east can cross easily.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

Dry Run from River to Washington
streets, by purchasing points of
ground where the sharp curves are
and cutting pathway diagonally
across. which many believe will do
much toward preventing recurrence
of the catastrophy. In this case it
will necessitate the lengthening of
the Winnebago street bridge some
twenty feet.
The cost of rebuilding the bridges
that were washed out will be one of
the largest items of expense. Of
twelve bridges in the city only one
remains. The big steel bridge at
front Run, costing ST, 900, was car
ried into Tolstad's field thirty rods
distant and badly ruined, the twin
bridges at Trout Run are also gone,
as we'll as the large Bolson bridge
several miles down the Iowa river,
three in Glenwood township, bridge
ON the Canoe, one between Winnesheik
and Howard counties, some fourteen
bridges on the Milwaukee between
here and Conover, besides a large
number ON the Burlington not named
heretofore.
A gang of house movers from Ossian
headed by John Vance arrived Sun
day, and have been engaged in NOV
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
The Police at Work.

On Thursday night Officers Olson
and Rima arrested Frank Hurd and
one George Adams, whom they caught
in the alley in the rear of Kjome &
Ness store, having in their possession
a shotgun and air gun, and they after
wards learned that the shotgun had
been stolen from Geo. Higgins barn
were the parties had broken in. They
were sentenced to fifteen days in Jail.
On Friday a suspect, Mexican,
who was tough looking individual
and had probably been attracted by
the food, was arrested, and the same
night "Bulljack" Christopherson was
given thirty days for being drunk and
disorderly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

ng barns, houses and outbuildings to
their original places. A gang from
Cresco has also been secured for work.
AT special meeting of the city
council held last Wednesday night, a
committee consisting of Ben Bear, j.
j. Marsh, O. j. Weiser, Prof. G..
Bothne and @. N. Goddard was APP
pointed to solicit funds and have
charge of the relief of persons who are
needy. They raised $3.50 i'm five
and since the citizens have
responded nobly, and at this writing
$4,000 has been raised. The list of
donors is published in these columns.
No outside aid is necessary, as the
city of DEBORAH is amply able to care
for it's unfortunate citizens, and
enough will be raised to meet all ex-
egencies
1t was not until Friday afternoon
that the wires of the Western Union
Telegraph Co. were in working order,
so that the only means of communica-
ton with the outside world was by
driving to Calmar and sending mes
sages from there. Since the telegraph
service has been opened there has been
a stream of kilograms from all
sections.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
Mayors Notice TO Citizens.

Citizens of DEBORAH residing in the
flooded districts are especially caution
ed against using water from wells, on
account of the grave danger of disease.
Free use of city water will be grant
ed to all parties, and it may be secur-
ed from any tap free of charge. Do
not use water from wells under any
circumstances, unless it is boiled be-
forehand. All persons are also eau
toned to thoroughly clean and disin-
feet their cellars and houses as soon as
possible.
22-2 F. W. Daubney, Mayor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
The County Poor Farm.

To whom it may concern:
We, the Grand Jury for the May,
1902, term of the District Court, in
and for Winnesheik county, Iowa,
have examined the county Poor House
and are satisfied with the present man.
agement, and we recommend that the
present help i'll the employ of the
steward be retained, as we are salts
fed they are capable and efficient.
w. f. Anderson, Foreman.
N. II. Myran,
p. ]. Huber,
j. j. Stenseth,
I. G. Anderson,
Samuel Magnus,
John Kern.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
DR.. Wilcox is Dead.

A telegram was received from New
York city yesterday morning, an
nouncing the death of DR.. E. T. Will
cox, of Frankville, from Brights
Disease. He has been i'll for some
time and recently submitted to an
operation which was successful, but
he was unable to recover from the
shock, and death resulted. He-was
one of the best known citizens of this
county, man who was highly re-
spected, and his death comes as a
severe blow We are without proper
obituary for this weeks issue, which
will be printed later. The remains
will be brought here for burial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

There were several landslides of
rock and dirt on the Dugway, so that
it was some little time after before
passageway was made for teams.
One who ought to know something
about it estimates the loss to the
county in bridges, culverts, etc. at
$4,000 We think his figures high,
nevertheless the loss is very large.
Several bridge men have been here
figuring with the city council on city
bridges, five of those lost belonging
to the city, and the cost to replace
them will be from Sll00 to $1,000 each.
The council will discuss the pro-
position to straighten the path os
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

was carried from there TO Ole Toll
stad's place, just across the river east
of town, and with the exception of a
few scratches, escaped uninjured
Geo Mott was one of those who
were unfortunate in losing animals,
a horse belonging to him having been
carried away.
Geo. Thayer's barn was carried
several rods with his two horses in it,
both escaping unframed
Three head of cattle at the Mil
waukee stock yards belonging to Frank
Young were lost
W. p. Jones, the stock buyer, had
2ll hogs in the Burlington stock
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express
their sincere thanks to the many
friends and neighbors, and especially
to the Yeomen lodge, who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and
burial of our son, John.
s. b. Mailman and Family
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

IN 1894 THE AGGREGATE VOTE FOR
sGovERNoR IN THESE THREE STATES
WAS 2,64 ,616.
: IN 1893 THE AGGREGATE VOTE FOR
GOVERNOR IN THESE THREE STATES
WAS 2,752, ,091. ss ~ ;ss s.e
What will the total aggregate vote for
Governor in these three states be on Nov. 4,
1902? Figure 1t out or guess at it and send in
your estimates. It may mean $4,000 in cash
to you
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

to- the extent that they viii refuse to buy any
farm machinery manufactured by the trust. The
contract Of the dealers with the manufacturers
will be renewed next month"; but members OF
the association say that they will refuse to re-
new them, and that their business will go to
concerns outside the combination even II the
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
Alto KILLS ITS DRIVER.

& New York. Aug. pa large automobile was
struck by a boulevard car, hurled against the
fimsy railing lining the subway excavation,
which gave way under it's weight, and was pre-
ciptated into the subway, fall OF thirty feet
shortly after midnight. and the driver, Edward
Morris, was fatally injured.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

The official certificates Of the secretaries Of
the states of New York, PennsYlyania and
Michigan, showing the combined total vote
for Governor in these three states. will de-
termine who are entitled to the prizes, and
the awards will be made by COMMITTEES ota
prominent judges within twenty days aftess.
the official vote is known. !.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
Toronto and Return, So

Toronto and Return, $4,000
Via Chicago, The North Western Line
will sell tickets at above rate Aug. 20 to
Sept. 7th, good returning Sept. 18th. Par
ticulars at 500 Nicollet Avenue.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
WAR Gh THE IMPLEMENT TRUST.

Wichita, KAN Aug. &c. Representatives of
southwest Kansas and Oklahoma implement deal
ers are in Wichita to interest local members
In an organized fight against the implement
trust recently formed In Chicago. The fight
viii be one in which only the dealers will take
a hand, but an effort will also be made to
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
First i Prize !
S 5000

The subject matter of this
great contest is the total
vote cast for governor in
New York, Pennsylvania
and Michigan, on NoVem-
Der 4th, 1902.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

To aid in forming your estimates, fur
nlsh the following data:
Pennsylvania elects Governor only once in
four years. .E$ sa
Michigan elects a Governor everv two
years, and since 1894 New York has elected a
Governor every two years.
Total vote for Governor in New York in
1891 was 1,165, ,0S5. Ill
Total vote for Governor in New York in
1894 was I. .2z5. .671- ~--@s-5s 2
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

The Plymouth Clothing House.
Will close all day Monday, Labor Day,
so get your Hats, Clothes, Shoes, etc., on
Saturday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Governor In New York in
Governor in New York in
Governor in New York in
Governor in Pennsylvania in.
Governor in Pennsylvania in
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

This rate via The Burlington Route
Office Ala Nicollet avenue. On sale Aug.
29th to Sept. 7th. Good to return until
Sept. 18th.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Excursion to Toronto, Ont, $26 fol. Round
TrIp
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
Toronto, Ont, and Return $4,000.

Tickets sold Aug. 29th to Sept. 7th, in
elusive. Good to return until Sept. 18TH
Call at Ala Nicollet avenue, Burlington
Route ticket office.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Total vote for Governor in Pennsylvania, in
1894 was S53,O17. stIs 81 5E1z-5fRF-zs
Total vote for Governor in Pennsylvania in
1898 was 971, ,737.
Total vote for Governor in Michigan in
1890 was 397, 800.
Total vote for Governor in Michigan in
1892 was 468, ,637. n s5 5s.l# q >.s Ii
Total vote sor Governor in Michigan in
1894 was 416,92S.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Total vote for Governor in Michigan in
1896 was 547.so2. @EsE1 4..Se@S
Total vote. for Governor in Michigan in
1898 was 421, 1854.
Total vote for Governor in Michigan in
1900 was S54S, ,214. szsjs tsssss sg s.s 4: @
The total aggregate vote for Governor in
these three states in 1894 and 1898, the years
in which all three states elected Governors at
the same time was as follows:
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29


Total vote for
1896 was 1.4S4.04
Total vote for
1898 was 1. 359. 100.
Total vote for
1900 was 1855 ,520.
Total vote for
1886 was 919. PIP.
Total vote for
1890 was 922. 1915.