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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Administrators Notice.

In District Court, Winnesheik County, Ia.
To Emestina Goetsine er, Walburgo Kramer,
and George Goetsinger, heirs at law of the
estate OF Charles Goetsinger, late of Ossian,
I Iowa, deceased:
You are hereby, notified that on or before
the I'D day OF January. 1902, the petition OF
of Charles Goetsinger late of Ossian, Iowa,
deceased will be filed in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court Of the State OF
Iowa In ana for WinnesheR County, asking
administrator, TO sell either at public or pri-
vate sale as he may elect, for the purpose OF
paying off the Indebtedness OF said estate, the
following described real estate situated in
Winnesheik County, Iowa, to-wit:
West half of southwest quarter and south
east quarter of southwest quarter, also south
quarter, all in section twenty-four, township
number ninety-six, north in range eight west
of the 9Th p. M.
And lots one and two and the east half OF
lots three, save and except that part thereof
heretofore sold to the Univeralist Church
Society and to IL. Rosa, such being ninety
feet off of the east side of first described tract,
and being in block four, Brooks first addition
to Ossian, and that portion of land lying in
rear of said above described lots, as follows,
to-wit: Commencing at northeast corner OF
said lot one in block four and running north
twenty-one rods to the section line between
center of section eleven, 96-S; thence west
nineteen rods of said section line; thence
south twelve and one-half rods to the end of
lot three; thence east 247 feet to the place of
beginning. From last described tract there is
reserved that portion heretofore sold by this
gran 1Or to johanna Werner.
Now, unless you appear and defend thereto
ON or before noon of the second day of the
next term of the District Court of Winnesheik
County, Iowa, which will commence at the
Court House In DEBORAH. in said county and
state, on the third day of February, 1902, and
file objections to such sale any you have the
order Of sale will be made in accordance with
the prayer of said petition.
Ossian, Iowa, December 30th, 1901.
IA M. ]. CARTER.
Atty for Administrator.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
FREEPORT.

(From our regular correspondent
Dee. 80, 1901.
Mrs. Will Order came down Sun.
day and spent Christmas with relatives.
A mistake was made last week in re-
gard to the l.. A. s. Instead of meet
ing Jan. LIST it will not meet until Jan.
18th.
Miss Jennie Sanaker returned from
Waukon Christmas day to spend the
holidays at home.
Will Rooney and sister, Mrs. Miller,
of Sioux Falls, s. D., enjoyed the holt
days at the old home farm. They re-
turn to Sioux Falls, s. d. Jan. 2.
TO most of us Christmas is joyful
time, full of festivities and pleasures;
but to some this has been a sad, sad
time. The angel of death has called
from our midst, neighbor Henry Klein.
He has been quite poorly for some time
past, but the direct cause of his death
was CONGESTION of the lungs. He
breathed his last in the early hours Of
Friday morning. The funeral was
held at the Unity church Monday al
2 o'clock p. m. A few relatives from a
distance were here to attend the funer.
al. The wife and mother and the two
sons and three daughters have the sim
cere sympathy of the entire commun.
ity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE

From our regular correspondent.)
Dec. 80, 1901.
A happy New Year to all.
Miss Henrietta Berg of Leeds, N. D.,
is home visitor through the holidays
She is living on a homestead there.
Grandma Christopherson is still or
the sick list.
The school commences Monday after
a weeks vacation.
Henry Lovlien from DEBORAH was
transacting business with Nels Low.
stuen Thursday.
Lewis Larsen from Ada, Mimi, is
down on business matters and at the
same time he is visiting his parents.
The rumor is out again that the
wedding bells will soon ring.
The "Thoten" band rendered some
very fine pieces through the telephone
Sunday afternoon.
Albert Amundsen and Helmer
Branta, of Lake Wilson, Mimi, are
visiting friends and relatives here dur
ing the holidays.
Mr.. Hendrickson, of DEBORAH, will
drill well for /. o. Berg soon.
N. Evenrud was visiting with Mrs.
M. Hendrickson Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. J. Hill and Mr.. and Mrs. HI.
Teslow were calling on Mrs. O..
Christopherson Sunday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
BURR OAK.

From our regular correspondent
Dec. 81, 1901.
A prosperous and happy 1902 to you
all.
VIM. Heckle, of Lisbon, Oak, came
home to eat Christmas dinner.
Bert Mcintosh has moved in with
his father-in-law, Mr. Wicks, north of
town.
Miss Julia WiDgate, of Chicago, is
making glad the home of Uncle John
Wingate.
B. Ward has been confined to his
home orseveral days with severe cold.
Fred Potter and sister of Renwick, is
spending the holidays with relatives
in this vicinity.
Mrs. Dorcas is enjoying visit from
her brother of Winnebago county.
VIM. Malcomb offers prize of two
dollars to the best skater on the pond
New Years day.
e. Cassel, Mr.. and Miss Peak, of
Forest City, ate Christmas turkey with
s. Wade and family.
Milton Whitney went to Rochester
last week to take treatment for appen-
dicitis. We understand the operation
was successful and he is getting along
nicely.
Prof. Bush made A. J. Cratsenberg
happy Christmas morning by present
ing him with fine watch dog.
VIC. Caswell and X. w. Clark, of
Cresco, have opened up barber shop
in the basement of the American
house.
Bert Ridley came home from Spring
Valley to spend his vacation. Mrs.
Tyler will accompany him to Spring
Valley this week.
A. J. Cratsenberg has his store equip
ped with set of fine new gas lights.
ED. Dick and family have moved
into the Wingate home east of town
A reception will be given them We'd
nesday evening by the congregation.
Ike Reed has sold his farm south of
town for $50 per acre to party from
Freeport.
q. A. Peacock is home after spending
several weeks at Eau Claire, Wis, for
treatment of cancers and at this writ
ing is very much better.
Last Tuesday occurred the marriages
of jamie Price to e. Ellingson, of Cres-
co, and Dave Price to Alice Pollitt, of
Canton, MINI. All join in hearty con-
gratulations.
Several of the young people went to
DEBORAH last evening to see Rudolph
and Adolph."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
RIDGEWAY.

from our regular correspondent.)
Dec. 20, 1901.
III. Leslie Dorm, of Sioux City, Miss
Della Dorm, of Usage, and Miss Lillian
Fleming, of Fayette, are guests at their
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm.
The Bakkens entertained relatives
during the holidays.
Mrs. Armstrong enjoyed visit from
two sisters last week.
The Christmas exercises at the M. E.
church Christmas night were well
rendered and well attended.
Lars Rue came home from Nora
Springs for few days visit last week,
Miss Edna Hendricks who is teach
ing near DEBORAH spent several days
with Ridgeway friends last week.
Mrs. J. g. Lewis and daughters are
visiting Waukon relatives.
Lew Larson, of st. Paul and Tenes
Larson, of Adams, Mimi, were guests
at home over Christmas.
Hon. and Mrs w. III. Klemme spent
Christmas with Fayette relatives.
Herbert f. Fleming, of Chicago, Wis
tied relatives Friday and Saturday of
last week.
Rob. Allen is here for visit.
Byron w. Dorm came from Chicago
last Saturday, called home by the seri-
GUS illness of his father.
Gilbert Kittleson and his father from
the Klondike are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Guy Rollins, of Calmar, spent
Christmas day with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Paley.
Mrs Alvin Fosse was s. Cresco visit
or Friday.
Mrs. Ebbeson visited Cresco relatives
between trains Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid auckland and
family visited Mrs. BIS father, Mr..
Sinistead over Christmas.
The United Lutheran church had in
teresting Christmas exercises.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Business Opportunities for All.

Location in Iowa, Illinois, Minneso-
to and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have a de-
mand for competent men, with the
necessary capital, for all branches OF
business. Some special opportunities
for creamery men and miile,s. Good
location Tor general merchandise, hard
ware, hotels, banks and stock buyers.
Correspondence solicited. Write for
maps aud Maple Leaf leaflets. w. j.
Reed, Industrial Agent, GOA Eudicott
Bldg, st. Paul, Mimi. 3l-6 mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
{ Correspondence.
News happenings OF tho County.
z reported by q Competent corps OF writers.
OSSIAN.
From our regular correspondent.)

| From our regular correspondent
Dec. 80, 1901.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mikesh and
daughter have been spending week at
Mrs. Ms. home.
Mr.. Lee and family dined with r.
w. Anderson's Christmas day.
Mr.. Gunderson and Bert were De-
corah visitors Thursday.
l.. A. Meyer and son Joe drove over
to DEBORAH Friday.
On account of Mr.. Carter's sudden
illness the social was held at Stamps.
I Clarence Lee has been home from
Lime Springs the dast week.
Mrs. G. F. Gunderson's brother from
Fergus Falls is a guest at their home.
Miss Eta Brockman is home from
McGregor to spend few days at home.
Miss Della Gunderson accompanied
her brother Bert to Des Moines Sunday
morning where she will stay several
days.
Willie Tobiason passed through here
yesterday on his way to DEBORAH.
Miss Pearl Weitgenant returned to
DEBORAH yesterday to resume school
work
Miss Cora Thompson returned to her
school yesterday after spending week
at home.
A party of sixteen young people
from town, were entertained at the
home of J. V. DeCou Tuesday evening.
Miss Hazel Platts attended church
here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brother are visit
ing with the latter's parents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
CASTALIA.

From our special correspondent)
Dec. 80, 1901
We join the rest of the PUBLIC OPIN-
ION force in wishing you happy and
prosperous New Year.
The holiday rush of last week neces-
sarily crowded out our usual items
Social this week Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Z. B. Riggs and Mrs. F.
E. Owen.
The public school is enjoying a two
weeks vacation.
d. F. Kittenger and wife go to Des-
Moines today to visit their daughter,
Mrs. j. n. Topliff.
Mrs. w. F. Lambert is visiting her
home proper at Cedar Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester McMartin, of
West Union, spent Sunday here.
Master Glen Hart has been quite
sick with appendicitis but is getting
better under the care of DIR. Small.
The Frudden Lumber Co. are dis
tributing some very pretty calendars.
]. d. Brickel, of McGregor. was in
terviewing our dairyman last week
with view to shipping their cream to
! the central station at McGregor.
Miss Ida Oxley took advantage of a
brief holiday to visit her many friends
here.
Clifton Cornell and family are down
from West Superior for a visit at the
old home.
Geo. Harvey spent Christmas at the
home of his daughter at Fayette.
w. H. Bachelor is enjoying a
weeks visit with her mother at Water
loo.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Richards, of
Canton, spent Christmas with the
family here.
Ward Allen is enjoying vacation
from school work at Fayette.
Miss Blanche Riggs, of Riceville, is
among the home corners for Christmas.
The Royal Neighbors surprised Mr..
and Mrs. H. w. Baldwin not long since
and presented them with very nice
glass dish, A pleasant evening was
spent at crokinole and other games.
Ward Tatro has purchased the
creamery building of Fosse & Son and
will convert it into q feed mill. He
will also finish off the house commence
ed by them for a dwelling.
The Valdez students are all home for
the usual vacation.
At Elkader on Sunday Dec 10Th, oc-
CURED the marriage of Mr.. Geo. l..
Windell, of Seattle, Washington, and
Miss Lizzie Richards, of this place,
Rev. Mat Wing, officiating. Both
these young people were raised in our
midst from childhood and their many
friends wish them an abundance of the
good things of this life.
DR.. L. M. Small arrived with his
office fixtures, ETC., about ten days ago
and is now nicely settled in his old Of
flee ready to look after the health of
the community. His family will fol-
low as soon as suitable house can be
secured. We hope he will continue
to be of our number for years to come.
The building Improvements for the
past year in our little town will figure
close to $1,000 or about the same as for
the two years previous, while present
indications point to an increase of same
in 1902; at this rate we are bound to be-
come town of considerable import
ance in this corner of the county be-
fore many years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
The Handsomest Calendar

of the season lin ten colors) six beauti-
full heads ION six sheets, l0xl2 inches)
reproductions of paintings by Moran,
issued by General Passenger Depart
ment, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway, will be sent on receipt of
twenty-five cents Address f. A. Mil.
Ter, General Passenger Agent, Chica-
go. 51s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
HESPER.
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondence
Dec. %, 1901.
Miss Ida Halverson has been clerk
ing in b. M. Lein's for several weeks.
Miss Anna Slack is home from school
duties at DEBORAH.
d. Camp and wife spent Christmas
with DEBORAH relatives.
Miss Della Holden of West UuiOn is
visiting with the family of z. Burt.
E. r.. Hutchinson and family, of La
Crosse, are spending the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hutchinson.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Plunkett are en-
joying visit from fheir children of
DEBORAH.
Frank Miller, of Canton, came down
to spend Christmas with the boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Williams, of
Minneapolis, arrived Thursday evening
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs ID. G.
Taber and Miss Hall.
A tree on Christmas Eve at the home
of E. III. Weber was enjoyed by large
number of little folks.
The teachers have returned to their
respective homes for two weeks vaca-
tioD.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchins, of Walton,
Wis, are visiting the families of w.
H. Camp and o. Hutchins.
III. &. Rowe and J. Young were in
DEBORAH on business Saturday.
]. II. Allen recently purchased the
residence and land consisting of eleven
acres, of his brother Albert, considera-
ton, 81, 075.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co.. Prop. Toledo, O
We the undersigned, have known f
J. Cheney for the last Is years, anG
believe him perfectly honorable in al
business transactions and financially
able to out any obligations made by
their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, 0. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,O.
Hall sCatarrhC Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood anG
mucous surfaces of thesystem. Price rs,
yer bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
RAVENA.
From our regular correspondent.l

(From our regular correspondent
Dec. 80, 1901.
Ole Anderson, of Berlin, Mimi, who
has been visiting with relatives in this
vicinity departed for his home today.
B. Holtey was Festina business Wis.,
itor today.
P. Rocksvold, Washington Prairie's
leading thresher was doing some col
lecting in this vicinity today.
Several of Ravena's young people at
tended the social at E. Stamps Friday
evening.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
at the parsonage at Castalia, Thursday,
Jan. 9th, 1902. Everyone is cordially
invited.
The Misses Anna and Nelia Hauber
of Calmar, Ia, are the guests of Nord-
ness friends.
Miss Mayme Houlihan resumed
school duties after vacation of several
days.
The Misses DeCou entertained q
number of their Ravena and Ossian
friends last Tuesday evening.
Some of the young people of Ravens
who love to trip the light fantastic toe
congregated at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Ole Samuel.o Saturday eve.
ming; other young people congregated
at the home of Mrs. Aakers where 9
very pleasant evening was spent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

If troubled with week digestion,
belching. sour stomach, or yon feel dull
after eating, try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price d
cents. Samples free at WangIer Bros
drug stoie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
They Are Going South

for the winter and have selected the
Burlington Cedar Rapids 4 North
ern railway because it's the most
direct route either via Chicago or st.
Louis. The rates are always the
lowest over this line, and its agents
are fully posted as to the most con-
venient route of travel to all winter
tourist resorts.
You are invited to call on or write
any of its agents for full information
or address. J.
.-s. JNo. g. FARMER
A. g. p. d Il. A.,
t5-1-'02 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Fair and Beautiful Faces.

Impure blood is sure to cause pimple,
and rOughness of the skin. DR.. War.
ner's Compound of Seven Cures, the
great blood renewer, makes a rough
skin smooth aud fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Are You Going to Florida, Old Mexico o
California for the Winter

If so, better arrange to take adj
vantage of the very favorable excursion
rates with stop.over privileges and long
limits, in effect via b. G. r. Il n. R'y.
Please confer with agent or address
oe ~ JNO. q. FARMER "
A. G. p. 4 II. A.,
t5-1-'02 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
New Discovery for Blood Poisoning.

DR.. G. ID. Warmers Compound OF
Seven Cures, the Great Cancer remedy,
aud for all diseases OF the skin and
blood. from Contact and Secondary OF
Hereditary Causes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

Fresh oysters and celery at l.. A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

Marsh's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
NNE OF THE THINGS AT THE FAIR

j. A, McCausland, white Wyandotte
fowls, first, 81; second, 81.
c. +, Bennett. city, black Langshang
chicks, first and second, 81 and 81,
j. W. Bird, white Leghorn, fowls
first s.; white Leghorn chicks, first, s..
bearing g. Keethey, white Leghorn
chicks, second, 81.
II. G. Winter, city, black NTlnorca
fowls, first, 81; w. c. Woodruff, city,
Golden Seabrlght bantam chicks, first
ST. Dan Young, Golden Seabright ban
tam fowls, second, 81; James solomon
city, Golden Seabright bantam fowls
second 81.
j. w. Bird. city. dark Brahma fowls,
first and second, s. and 81; dark Brah-
ma chicks first and second 81 and 81;
Golden Wyandotte fowls, first, 81,
came chicks, first, 81.
j. H. HasIam, city, Buff Leghorn
chicks, first and second, 81 and 81,
IL, Hunt, Golden Polish fowls, first
end second, 81 and 81 golden Polish
chicks, first and second; 81 and 81 W.
c Black, Polish fowls, first, ST.
r. G.. Winter, white Jap bantam
fowls, first, 81 win White, city, same
second 81.
NJ. ]. McGratham, city, Buff Coaohin
bantam fowls, first, 81, Rodger Jessup,
same, second, 81.
win White, Bun Coachin bantam
chicks, first. 81 George Blake, same,
cecond, 81.
William Redeker. Pekin ducks, first
and second. 81 and ST.
y. d. Morgan best pair any stand
Grd, variety color, first, 81; James SOL
Cmon, same. first, 81.
clifford Fouger, city. guinea pigs
first, 81; best collection guinea pigs, d.
ploma and 81.
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came somewhat afraid Of the freak,
and when ~ T.. Angler Of Claremont
Junction, came and offered him price
he quickly accepted, glad to get rid OF
the nuisance
The animal was put in O box stall
az the Junction House stables where
II. A. Willard will break and tame IT,.
For the first three days it would neither
eat nor drink. but now drinks milk and
cats corn fodder A strangers visit TO
the stall will cause II TO back into the
corner and grind IT'S teeth and strike
with It's feet. Mr. Willard is the only
person whom the animal will allow to
come near It,
Upon a close examination II was
found that the animals head Is more
deer than calf. The eyes are large and
lustrous, with pathetic eXpression.T The
face from the eyes TO the nose Is long
and pointed.
Between fha horns. which protrude
about an inch and are more back and
on top Of the head, II is full Ike a calf.
The ears are like a deers, being slim,
with little hair, and full at the bowl.
The tongue r. very much rOugher than
that Of calf The neck, too, is more
Calf-like. being broader than a deers
The TAIL although long, is very fiat.
The legs are exceptionally clean and
slim and the Indian bone which Is
sometimes called the toothpick and
which Is found only in the leg OF a
deer, Is very plainly felt in the for
ward legs
The hoofs are small ana pointed. lis
coat Is q dark red and the gray hair
Is fast appearing on thte rump and
neck
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
AFTER AN Witness OF YEARS.
Wife Of EJ-Marshal Phillips Passes 10
A Needed Rest.

Death invaded the home OF ex-Alar-
shall William G. Phillips at the family
residence in the Twentieth ward at
1850 this morning, marking az It's victim
the faithful wife who has shared his
joys and sorrows for the past II years.
For long time Mrs. Phillips had been
afflicted with an illness that reduced
her to a condition approaching invalid
ism. Her suffering was severe. but
throughout Il all she was brave and un-
complaining to n degree that Won for
her the love and admiration Of all who
knew her. In every sense she was n
woman Of domestlcated habits and
shrunk from all unnecessary publicity.
Her home was her world and In that
she moved and ruled with loving kind.
ness and strict attention to the wants
OF those 90 whom she was so devoted.
As n wife she was most faithful, as
mother most affcctlonate; and as a
woman most true.
Mrs. Phillips was a native Of South
Wales and 80 years Of age. il was her
lot 10 cross the ocean on the same ship
the George Washington-that bore
Captain Phillips, the man destined 10
be her future husband, The acquaint.
anceship that they had enjoyed before
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02

Mrs. f. + Richards, 2i3 w. 10th st.,
N. Y. City, writes:
at Is certainly q pleasure 10 recon-
mend so reliable a medicine as Pc.
runa. Last year my health was
broken down, and II took ali my cour-
age and nerve force TO drag around.
"My husband bought bottle Of Pc.
runa for me TO try; and bless the day
he did so, for my recovery starred
from the first dose and before a month
had passed I felt like different woman
as Twas well and strong. Mrs. E. e.
Richards.
Pe-ru-na boon to Female Sufferers.
Peruna eradicates the whole system
Of catarrh. This explains why 1t sc
quickly and promptly cures catarrhal
complaints so peculiar to the female
sex.
Peruna seems so admirably adapted to
catarrhal troubles Of women that it
rarely fails to instantly relieve and
promptly cure. No sooner does a woman
begin to take Peruna than she feels that
o cure is in sight. Sometimes 1t Is nec-
essary TO take 1t for weeks and even
months, but the good effect becomes APP
parent at once and gradually continues