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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

The Carnation League of America
has been organized as an annual tri-
butte to the memory of the late Presi-
dent Mckinley. To be member of
the Carnation League means that you
will Gf it is possible and practicable)
wear, as an emblem, carnation upon
each recurring Goth day Of January,
in silent memory of the martyred pre-
sident. The carnation was McKin-
ley's favorite flower. Every Ameri-
can is eligible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

1886. 81
! hereby certify that the above is
true and correct statement OF the re-
ceipts,,and expenditures of the Insti-
tute Fund for the year ending jan
uary l. 1908.
E. j. Hook,
County Superintendent.
Approved this 8th day Of January
1908.
M. j. Nicholson,
Chairman Board of Supervisors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

L is said that everything comes to
him who waits but he who hustles as
he is waiting will have things come
his way much sooner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

The twenty-ninth annual encamp-
ment of the Iowa state Grand Army
of the Republic, Womans Relief Corps
and Sons of Veterans will be held in
Cedar Rapids Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, May 10th to
22d, inclusive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

VIM. A. Reed has purchased the in
terest of Ed. Boucher in tine Oelwein
Record, and will conduct the paper
alone in the future, ably of course.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

Ex-senator Jewett, of st. Louis,
who is "a, says that man should quit
work at the age of 80, and have a
good time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

The Elgin Echo has changed hands,
Editor A. V. Shaefer having sold the
paper to f. W. Hughes of Sabula.
Here's success to the new editor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

Free text books are now used in
thirty-five of the niney mine Iowa
counties, with universal satisfaction.
There were none five years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

King Coal may be merry old soul,
but some of his distributing agents
are cold blooded set, remarks an ex-
change.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

"Pennypacker's Pertinent Points"
is the way Register and Leader head
line writer announces the inaugural
address of Pennsylvania new COVER
nor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

" W. M. Strand, '' &c 200
" Is Rev. r. z. Olmstead two lec-
lures, $40, ........ 90 90
I" 19 Mrs. j. Breckenridge, rent
Of building ........... 800
" 20 Supt. E. L. Coffeen, in
stitute instructor ...... So. 90
=" 20 l.. B. Parsons, institute
instructor 80. 90
g % Miss Ella Treat, music in
structor ........... 80. 90
'' "a Mrs. Minnie M. Hook, in
stitute secretary .... 400
May M. E. church trustees,
rent 800
W. M. Welch & Co.. note
June 9. M. Parker & Co. sup
Elementary reading ... 2.50l
1908
Jan. Balance on deposit with
Treasurer ..... 1886. 81
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CURRENT COMMENT
Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 25.

There were 1921 suicides and 1884
murders in the United States during
1902.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PROCEEDINGS
Transactions of Board of Supervisors of
Winnesfeik County in Their Adjourned
Session for January. 1908.

1 80 p. m., Jan. 10, 1903 Board
met pursuant to adjournment, men,
bers all present, minutes of Jan. 10th,
read and approved.
The Treasurer was on motion order
ed TO strike from the list the 1902 tax
on lot six and the south half of lot
seven, block twenty-four, in the orig
inal town of Decorah, the same be-
ing church property and not subject
to taxation.
The Auditor was directed to release
from record the mortgage the north
half of lot six, block twentyfour,
original Decorah.
The following omcial bonds were
presented and approved:
9. o. Blekeberg, justice for Madi-
son twp.
Fred Etteldorf, justice for Washing
ton twp.
Henen Lukes, justice for Sumner
twp.
Geo. M. Anderson, assessor for
Frankville twp
A. w. Prann, assessor for Ridgew way
corp
On motion adjourned to s 80 a. m. :
Jan. Goth.
s 80 a. m. Jan. 90, 1908. Board met
pursuant to adjournment, members
all present, minutes of yesterdays
meeting read and approved.
Entire forenoon was spent by the
Board in looking up offices for the
different county officers.
On motion adjourned to 80 p. m.
/ 80 p. m. Board met.
Moved and seconded that the Treas
urer be directed to refund to Hans
Jorgenson of Springfield township,
the tax on $500. 90 actual value, the
same being an error of the assessor in
listing for 1902 tax; carried.
Remainder of the afternoon was
spent in looking after different mat
ters.
On motion adjourned to $50 a. m.
tomorrow.
80 a. m., Jan. 21st. Board met
pursuant to adjournment, members all
present, minutes of yesterdays meet
ing read and approved.
The reports of Geo. Mizener,
sheriff, and E. j. Hook, Supt. of
Schools were presented and on motion
Approved and accepted, as were the re-
house and court house committees for
the past year.
SHERIFF'S REPORT OF FEES. l
To the County Board of Supervisors
of Winnesheik County, Iowa:
/ hereby report and certify that
the following table shows in detail
all the fees charged or taxed by me,
and of all fees collected by me as
Sheriff, of Winnesheik County, Iowa,
and by my deputies, including fees
for which the County is liable, ex-
cept dieting prisoners, during the
quarter year ended on the 31st day OF
December, 1902:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28
No. 4.
Disbursements

Total disbursements ........ 7l3.15
Amount remaining on hand. 24992
j. A MUssER, Township clerk.
Burr Oak.
Receipts
Amount on band at beginning of year. s. 1891
do received of county treasurer. 264 10
do do super dist. No g.. 4.92
Total receipts. .............. 342.93
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

Following on the heels of Senator
Delivers prophesy that in twenty
years every trust magnate now in the
business will be either dead or in the
insane asylum comes the news that
Charles Scliwab, the head of the big
gest trust in the country, is suffering
from locomotor ataxia and must retire
from active work for the rest of his
days. He is but trifie over forty
years old. 1t is the pace that kills
that such men travel while they are
in power.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28
REPORTS OF TOWNSHIP CLERKS

Statements of Receipts and disbursements of
Public Moneys by the township clerks of the
several townships OF Winnesheik county, Iowa,
for the year ending Nov. Srd, 1902:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

The Alaska delegate bill passed con-
gress on Friday. 1t provides for re-
presentation of Alaska in the house
by delegate. 1t also defines the citi-
zenship and qualification of electors
and creates a machinery for elections,
the date of which shall be the last
Tuesday in September. The first de-
legate is to be selected next autumn
and is to hold a seat in the fifty
eighth congress-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

do wv HI. Ward 13.41
Total disburseme nts. ...... 2i3.30
Amount remaining on hand. l29.63
General fund on hand. ........ 45.25
VIII WARD, Township clerk.
Calmar
Receipts
Amount on hand at beginning of year. 25O.c5
Amount received of county treasurer. S39.S3
Total receipts. s................ l0oseS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28

Winnesheik County,
I, Geo. Mizener, first being daily
sworn, upon my oath do depose and
say, that I am the Sheriff of said
County, and that the foregoing is a
full, true and complete report and
statement of all fees charged or taxed,
and of all fees collected by me and
by my deputies including fees for
which said County is liable except
dieting prisoners, within and during
the time stated in the caption hereof,
so help me God.
Geo. Mizener.
Subscribed and sworn to by the
said Geo. Mizener before me. and in
my presence, ON this Sth day Of Jan.
1908.
G. M. .SLangland,
Dep. Co. Auditor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS.

Institute Fund, Jan. 1. 1902 to Jan.
l, 1908.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-01-28
&u%Gc Chi,sio,s
PU : SHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
H. J. GREEN,
editor and Proprietor.

E Only Official Paper of Winnesheik
County and the City of Decorah.
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Entered at the post Office in Decorah
Iowa. as second Glass Mail Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

The chief attractions here this week have been
the baseball park. where professional games have
been played. and the golf links of the HighIahd
Country Club The band concert rendered on
Thursday night was much enjoyed and these con-
certs to be weekly affairs. The fishing at this
place present surpasses that in any former year
in large catches. To the lovers Of baseball the
park Of the athletic association affords much sport
Mr.. Gleason, who graduated from Yale this
year. has been spending some time at the High
land Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Thompson while on a driv-
ing of this part of the country, are making
the Burnett House their headquarters.
Miss Emma Z. Ryan and sister. of Charleston, N
c.. are enjoying Stroudsburg.
The guests in this resort numerous and the
various hotels have been kept busy entertaining
them
e. F. Gibbs is enjoying the fine air of this resort
and is at the Burnett House.
Mr.. and Mrs E. S. Powell. Of Brooklyn, are at
the Prospect House.
Mr. Fettrecht of Columbia University, is golf
enthusiast. and is found the links or on ball
field nearly all times. He is staying at the High
land Inn.
Mr. Unkauf who has been a former guest Of the
Burnett House is again there
Mr. Braillard. the Misses Braiard and Miss A.
H Sloan jolly quartet of Brooklynites, are at
the Highland Dell
Miss. Thompson. of Brooklyn, IS enjoying the
pleasures afforded at the Bashan Home.
J. B. Scott of Jersey City, is at the Berwick Inn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

team on the wrong side of the road just rounding
the curve near the bathing beach, seemed inevi-
table. Another fair chauffeuse is Miss Granger Of
Washington. Harry Fenner is perhaps the young
est owner of motor machine. He takes many a
ride with other young lads in his Oldsmobile
The Wayne prize, which was given for the first
golhng event, by De Witt Loomis. He
played off the tie with D. L. Lyon in a high wind
on Monday afternoon, with four strokes The
prize was handsome silver topped tobacco lar
with golf scene in delicate green enamel. The
second event scheduled for Friday and Saturday
is woman's competition for the Perrin Gun in
the thirty-six hole medal play. handicap There
are not so many regular players among the women
as usual. the entries were unusually limited
The Misquamicut club will probably be represented
at the tournament of the Rhode Island State Golf
Association by its scratch players. William Clark
w. H Lyon and G. a. Pope. jr. This tournament
begins September the links OF the Aga wa m
Hunt Club.
The meeting Of the gun club on Saturday morn
iags bids fair to be attraction For the first
shoot ten entered and John S L. Taylor of New
burg won the match, with six birds out of a pos
stble ten the SHOOTING box has been built east of
the golf club bathhouse. facing the pond so that
the shooting can be away from the sun. From the
shelter Is boardwalk with the distances marked
on on 1t for handiCappng. 60-foot range for
the women. who do not handle the heavy shot
gun. Mrs. Thomas Thacher has offered prizes to
shoot The women viii have twentyfoa aru sh Pts
will have tWenty-fouT pigeons. at a handicap OF
sixteen yards rise.
The passengers on the steamer Block Island had
an unusual experience Thursday. When the
steamer left the outside pier just before noon she
had an unusually large number on board, many
from the inland towns CT Connecticut especially
in the vicinity Of Hartford All went well until
near Block Island, wheE the steamer swung in the
trough of the sea A choppy sea was running and
a spiteful wave gave the gingerbread work around
one of the paCdlebOXes a blow sufficient to carry
some OF II away As the water rushed over the
deck Ii alarmed some of the women and thew
crowd he decided II would rot be advfsa HE 10 at
nd ba
the Hill to await the usual time OF departure i'm
the afternoon According to the women OF the
party IL was thrilling experience. while those
accustomed to the water speak of 1t as "a bit
nasty outside"
The New-York arrivals for the last week have
been:
Ocean House-Mrs J H Owsey Mrs. F. l.
Ghittenden. H F. Southland, Elliot Cutter. w. c.
Pesson. Mrs. Ledward Stevens w. Fl. Wallace ir
Miss Louise Hardness, Mss Nellie Thompson
William a. Hardness, Nine Gallati Henry G.
sturges. Miss , Andie A sturges Thomas W Fol-
Watch Hin Honse-H c. Darling; a. A sher-
F. Finney;, RICHARD g; Colt, \; W. Eager Charles
KILN, Gordon Auchncloss F. b. Williams and
Plimpton--Mr. and Mrs. F. c Conlin
Atlantic-Mrs. Harriet Mott Jukring Miss Edna
NJ. Juhring and G. +. Stone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
AT THE DELAWARE WATER GAP.

This resort this week has been the scene Of much
sayetv The social functions now well under
way and each house is giving a nightly entertain
ment. Island Park. one Of the most recent sources
of attraction now open to guests at this resort,
as well as to excursonists. 1t is under the man
agement of Mr.. Lamb who for many years has
provided amusement for those who visit this place.
The park has been beautifully arranged, and large
dancing pavilion has been erected 1t IS the inten-
ton Of the management TO make this an up TO date
place of amusement and that will attract guests
TO this resort.
Miss Emma S Spencer Of New-York City, Is
making an extended stay at the Water Gap Sana-
torium
Mrs Pomeroy and her daughter Josephine. of
New-York. making a long stay here.
Mr. and Mrs Victor Enlicher of New-York.
enjoying the beauties of the Water Gap.
The Hon; Rex Wingheld and SIR Edward Ahern'
Of Eg sYd are New a t9e IS E0 te
Of the Gap and staying at the Cataract House.
tended stay at the Brodhead Cottage
A NJ Benson and Harry X. Duffus have made
their third visit to the Kittatinny in their automo
Mr. Driscoll, of Brooklyn. is at the Glenwood for
George Hough. of Brooklyn. is making the Bridge
View House his headquarters while fishing
lieutenant c E. Haddey Z. S. A. is at the River
The Misses Bartel, of New-YOrk, are at the Glen
PAU Foster Leach an and ia family have arrived
the Mountain house Tor me season.
Miss Agnes Conner is making extended stay
at the Willow Dell House,
MIS-. Edgar Fecknafn ana ner daughter, of New
York City, have engaged a suite Of rooms at the
Kittatinny.
William McHose. old patron of the Glenwood
House. is there for his vacation Mr.. McHose still
holds the championship on the tennis court
A T. Sanford, Charles Clancy, l. p Coleman
and A Heburn, NEWCOMERS. at the Mountain
House
J. A Mathews private secretary to Senator Fair
banks with his brothers. William and J. L.
Mathews are the Eittatinny.
Mr.. Butcher and family, OF Brooklyn, now at
their summer cottage in the Water Gan
The Water Gap House entertained l46 guests last
week.
G |. Meyers of Florida is enjoying the fine air
around the Water Gap House.
Mrs ". T. Selken and Miss n. Selken. from New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

Miss F D Person is at the Belmont House.
r. c. Watson is making an extended stay at the
Mountain House.
DR.. A. Dennis and family. of NewYork City,
at the Mount Pleasant House.
A. Ryan, of New-York is at the Pocono Mountain
House.
The pool tournament at the Montanesca between
Henry Boies, James Hayes. Thomas Barr and
Colonel Ivison is sort Of continuous perform
ance." Colonel Ivison so far is in the lead.
The general passenger agent, T. w. Lee; the vice
ager W. H Truesdae, Of the Delaware Lacka-
wanna and Western. at Spruce Cabin Inn
Miss Ethel Holbrook, with her mother, is at
the Pocohassett.
Mrs. Joseph o Brten with her son and daughter.
is making a stay of some length at the Mon
tanesca.
Dr. and Mrs. Arndt and their son, spending
some time the East Saltwater House
Mrs. William Hickman and Miss Frances Htck-
man at the Belmont House
II G. Tombler. ir.. is at the PocQno Mountain
House.
at the saltwater House.
Mr.. and Mrs Winebrewer are making an eX-
tended stay at the Fairview Hotel.
Captain William r. A. Rooney, L. 5. N, is en-
loving the sights Of the mountains.
Mr. and Mrs. A II. Topping, Of Brooklyn, are
making extended stay at the Spruce Cabin
Inn. -
on the TERMS court of the Montanesca~ A silver
cup was presented by Mr.. and Mrs. William T.
White as the prize, and Miss Zeph Hayes was the
winner. - $3.50,
ist is spending the season at Spruce Cabin Inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

Quoted the party. while many OF the guests OF Other
hotels and members Of the cottage colony took p~
Many OF the summer visitors attended the dan -
at the new Grant House on Tuesday evening Muse
was furnished by Professor Pecl's orchestra and
II is the intention OF the management to continue
the dancing throughout the season on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings
Recent arrivals al the hotels include.
Churchill Hall-aIr. and Mrs. Leo Canda. Edward
II. Pindy. Miss Ella r. Russell Mr.. and Mrs p j
MatheTs. Miss Katherine NGthers. Robert 81
Laury, Miss Adee. r. W. Johnston. Miss Rushnan
E. Mackellar. Miss Ada Nackellar. Miss Florence
Mackellar. Mrs. w L. Harrou. Miss r. II. Harr0a
Mrs. Douglas Ciubner Miss Edna Gubne-, Miss
Aurelia Gubner Master Harry CIubDer Miss u H.
Hatch. Mrs. w. 81. Freystadt. Mr. and Mrs IT. ".
Mead, J. r. Williamson and Frank a larry oe
Brooklyn
Far View House, II Patterson. Miss NJ Nil
hearn. Mr. and Mrs. F. II. Ross and Miss NJ A.
O'Donneu. OF New-YOrk; Miss 3. T.. Hassenser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. NJ Rogers. Miss Eva Rogers. Mas
ter George Rogers. Mrs. G. ". AckbeTg, William A.
Ackberg. Miss Ackberg Miss Emily AckbeTe Miss
Mrs Charles A Baas Miss Baas. Miss Martha
BaaS. Carl Beas and Herman MushCvn. Of Brooklyn.
ReXmere-Ivy l.. Lee. Charles " Place. Mr. an!
Mrs II. r. Brewster Mrs. g. Is Cornell. Mr. and
Mrs ". ]. Fleming William Cornell Fleming. 7. A.
Ferris Mr.. and Mrs. @. f. Dressed c. l. Wilson
York: Mrs. F. b Van Deyam. Miss Marion Van
Deyam and Mrs 6. G. Young OF Brooklyn
CSreycOurt Inn-hfrS. Charles l. Denuison. Thomas
Dennison Miss NJ II. Williams Miss Eleauore
Williams. Miss Lille Williams and Miss T. "
Hughes OF New-York; Mrs J. r. Dawson Mss
c. De BevOise Mrs. r. s De BevOise Miss g.
Lewis Mrs. Z J. Petit. Mrs F. l. Schafuss Miss
Preater. Mrs. J. F. Hicks and Mr.. and Mrs. w A.
Patterson OF Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
IN THE WESTERN CATSKILLS.
Many New Visitors at StamfOrd-C hangea-
BILE Weather.

Stamford. n. Y. Aug. l CspeciaD.-The arrival of
the August season has brought many visitors TO
Stamford. while this week has been noteworthy be-
cause of the many changes in the weather During
the morning. encouraged by clear sky. the golf
links and tennis courts been thronged but are
quickly deserted at the first signs of the regular
afternoon shower.
Summer visitors looking forward with pleas
ure 10 the benefit 10 be given to the Vendome or
chestra IN the Stamford Opera House August Il
This years programme will include a act farce
"A Picking Episode and the usual musical seIec-
tions contributed by summer guests. Extensive
preparations under way. and the entertainment
will doubtlessly be great success
Mrs. Charles S. Barker. OF Brooklyn, gave a pro-
gressive euchre party In the parlors OF the new
Grant House on Wednesday evening. The women's
prizes by Miss Farnam Miss NJ c
first prize was AWARDED to Judge j. p. Grant
The children OF the Count and Countess Castel-
lane viii be the guests OF their aunt Miss Helen
Miller Gould. during August at Kirkside Miss
Gould's summer home. RoXbury. Miss Gould
spends part Of each summer at her CatskiH home
and Is expected 10 arrive at Kirkside next week
Mr.. and Mrs. William Whitney OF Nev--York are
entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bryant OF New,
York at their home. In Main-st
euchre party held In the parIors Of
Churchill Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs May Lang
and Mrs. William y. Bertsch, of Brooklyn. con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
WATCH HILL LIVELY.
Many Forms of Enjoyment for the
Numerous Visitors.

Watch HILL R. L.. Aug. 1 (SpeciaD.-With numer-
Gus sailing and card parties. golf, luncheons and
dinners and delightful bathing, Watch Hill Is on
the qui vve. In every respect the season Is 1uly
launched. 1t was thought earlier that all the cot
tages would be occupied but there are none
now to be obtained. Some OF the newcomers among
the cottagers are r. D. Focte and family. of Nor
ristown n. J.. at East Dunes; William r. Thomp-
son and family. of Allegheny. Penn. at Wetu-
ranetu and Ralph R. Hubbard and family OF
Yonkers. n. Y, at Boulder Crest George A. Hunt
and family again at the Hunt cottage. Mrs
John r L. Beam, of Paterson, n. j., has rented
Seaview, and Mrs Edith NJ Sedgwick and Miss
Sedgwick have hired the Babcock cottage for the
remainder OF the season. Charles w. Knapp, of
The st. Louis Republican" has rented the Wen
dell cottage, owned by A. c. Collins. His family
will occupy it through August. Lawrence Dill
worth and H c. Beggs OF Pittsburg, are at the
Sea Shell. The Hamilton cottage. which has
been greatly delayed in the building. is completed.
1t will be called Ridgeletgh
Automobiling has been more popular than ever
these fine days. H. B. Joy. of Cincinnati, has ar
rived with a large machine. and Mr. Byers. cox
swain of the Yale 03 crew. has a large touring
Miss Ciriscom. who has such fine golf
record is devoting less time to that sport, she
is her own chaufeuse She exhibited great presence
OF mind well skill by stopping her machine
within its own length when a collision with