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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29


Weston has organized a Board OF
Trade and applied for charter for
same. A public meeting wss,held
recently presided over by Judge
Henry. Brannon of the Supreme
Court and addresses were made by
Judge w. G.. Bennett and other
prominent citizens and the business
starts off with rush. The Demo
crat says that:
Over one hundred members are
enrolled on the Board OF Trade,
each subscribing sIo, towards de-
fraying the expenses Of the organiza-
ton.
This amounts to $1,000 and puts
the Board in good shape. King
wood only has as members at SIo
and should take in more on the
Board Of Trade.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29


An interesting discussion took
place in the house on January ~
between Mr.. Grovenor of New
York and "Champ" Clark of Miss
ouri. Replying to Mr.. Crovenor,
Mr.. Clark said that the election ing
ures show that the democrats had
at least an even chance in 1904.
Mr. Clark pointed out that the
change Of a few thousand votes IN
certain states would give the demo
Gratis the presidency. A republican
Congressman from Maryland inter
rupted Mr.. Clark to ask: "While
you are making these changes do
you suppose we will be setting with
our hands in our laps7" "No," re-
torted Mr.. Clark, you will have
your hands in the treasury Up to the
armpits just where they always are j"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29
WILL PUSH M.& X. ROAD.
Line VIII BE Built From Masontowu TO
KingWood This Summer.

Morgantown, w. Va, Jan. as.
The Register correspondent has i'm
formation from the officials of the
Morgsntown & Kingwood railroad
that the road will be built from
Masontown to Kingwood this sum
mer, President Sturgiss says il no
bad luck is encountered, the en-
ployes of the company will eat
Christmas dinner at Preston's coun-
ty seat. 1t is reported here to day
that the Baltimore & Ohio com
psny has bought. the Cheat River
Railroad Compsny's holdings and
this report mas some color by rea-
son of the fact that the B. & o.
engineers went to work on the route
yesterday in this county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29

The Mountain state Business Colleges.
Cumberland. Md, and Pafkessburg. W. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29


Mrs. Katharine Brown, the wife
Of Commander X. NJ. G.. Brown,
U. S. N, retired, daughter Of
former Senator Davis, Of West Viz.
ginia, and sister Of Mrs. s. b.
Rlkins, died Of typhoid fever at
ago o'clock Wednesday oflasl week
At the Homeopathic hospital in
Washington city. Mrs. Brown was
greatly grieved by the death Of her
mother, which occurred about a
month ago and in addition had
been attending her only child,
which is seriously III at the same
hospital, and she was unable to
Withstand the ravages of fever.
Her death has occasioned great
sorrow amoung the multitude of
friends.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29
watch Us Grow

The Mounfain State Business Colleges.
Cumberland, Nd, and Parksrsbufe, W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29
In MEMoRIAM.

The good old Wetzel Democrat
came TO us last week in mourning
for its editor and proprietor, Major
w. S. Wiley, who passed to the
Great Beyond, on Tuesday morning
of last week, January 10th. after
lingering illness OF several months.
We have known and esteemed the
deceased most highly the past twelve
years and valued his friendship be-
yond money and price, and it is
with genuine sorrow, akin to a
brother, that we chronicle his demise.
Wilson Shannon Wiley was born
in Belmont county, Ohio, fifty. nine
years ago. In early manhood he
came to this State and taught school
in Marshall county. Then engaged
in merchandising at Wileyville, Wet
eel county, the town being named
after HIM. At thirty years OF age he
began the practice. of the law at
New Martinsville, aud in 1876, was
elected Prosecuting Attorney and
served three terms. Was one of the
founders Of the Wetzel Democrat
twenty-six years ago. Has been
President of the Wetsel County
Bank for eleven years and leaves
considerable property. He has been
a prominent member of the Ma
tional Editorial Association for
years. He leaves one child. the
wife of Hon. {. G.. Westerman,
Mayor of New Martinsville and now
editor and proprietor of the Wetzel
Democrat.
The funeral was held Wednesday
of last week in the Presbyterian
church and the burial in the Will
liams Cemetery at 4 p. IN. The
members Of the Bar attended in
a body. The deceased was not a
member of any church, but his par
ents we're Presbyterians and he
chung to his early teachings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29

The sentence Of death imposed
on Col. Arthur Lynch by the En-
glish Courts has been COMMITTED
70 life imprisonment but even this
has caused strong protest IN
Ireland.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29
LYNCnING BEE.

This State was disgraced with
another lynching this week. On
Sunday morning a mob of about
thirty men on horse back rode into
Madison the county seat of Boone
about one O'Clock and battered
down the Jail doors and dragged
out a young man named Edgar
Mitchell and hanged him to a tree
near the entrance to the court house.
They fired several shots into his
body and rode away in the dark
ness. The victim was young man
OF good family, who had killed
desperate named Lee Stewards,
in self defense on the night before
Christmas, but had been arrested
and placed in Jail to await trial and
for fear of violence from the des-
perado's friends, who took summary
vengeance in this way for fear he
might get clear on the trial. The
Governor is very indignant over it,
happening in an adjoining county
TO the one which the Legislature is
now In session, and he calls for
some legislation on the subject and
authority to offer reward for the
arrest and conviction of every one
OF the parties implicated in the
lynching. The States Attorney for
Boone county and the counsel for
the prisoner who was lynched, have
been at Charleston in consultation
with the Governor over the matter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-29
Reduced Prices.

We have contracted for goods
that MUST BE DISPOSED OF,
Wholesale or Retail. Come and
See this
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Sudden Death of Frank SunneS.

A telegram arrived from Chicago
Friday announcing the sad death Of
Frank Sunnes, son of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
NJ. Sunnes, of this city, who had been
taken there few days before for
treatment. The case was very
peculiar one, battling the skill of the
most noted physicians and surgeons.
A week ago Friday he was taken sick
with q swelling IN his throat which
caused paralysis and gradually kept
on swelling despite all efforts to con-
troll it. Last week Tuesday he was
taken to Chicago and placed in Mercy
Hospital. where consultations OF
several of the famous Chicago surgeons
were held, but none of them had ever
seen a similar case. or were able to do
anything for him. He passed peace
fully away Friday morning, between
eleven and twelve O'Clock. The re-
mains were brought home to Decorah
Saturday, and the funeral services
held from the home Sunday afternoon.
Frank was seventeen years of age,
having been born in Decorah Jan. Is,
1886. and grew up here. For time
he worked with his father in the
Lutheran Publishing House, and more
recently has been trusted emplOye of
the Decorah Posten. He was al in.
dustrious, unassuming. good natured
young man, and was esteemed by all
who knew him. The bereaved family
have the sincere sympathy Of host Of
friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
The Attempted Murder of Magelssen.

CONSERVATION spread across the
country and especially throughout this
city last Friday when dispatches and
the daily papers announced that U. s
Vice Consul William G. Magelssen
had been assassinated at Beirut,
Syria, the Sunday before while riding
in carriage. Mr.. Magelssen was for
several years we'll known student at
Luther College, was exceptionally
popular among all classes. and had
gained q wide acquaintance while
here. He was born and raised in Fill
more county, Mimi, the son of a
Lutheran minister. The family are
we'll known here, one Of his brothers,
Rev. H. G. Magelssen, Of La Crosse,
Wis. having married Miss Lizzie
Davidson of this city, and often visit
ing here.
Magelssen was appointed Vice Con-
sui at Beirut Sept. 20, 1899, upon the
recommendation Of Senator Knute
Nelson, of Minnesota. and il reported
to have been very Jealous in further
ing American interests at this consul
late.
Later reports brought the good news
that the first cipher message had been
incorrectly transmitted. and that Mr..
Magelssen had not been murdered, but
that the assassin's bullet had missed
it's mark. aud that it's intended victim
had escaped uninjured. Meanwhile.
President Roosevelt had been notified
of this atroclous tragedy, and after
comforting with the government
officials ordered the European Squad.
ron to proceed at once to Beirut to
protect American interests, and at the
same time through Minister Leishman
demanded reparation from the Turkish
government, and the speedy apprehen-
sion and punishment of the criminal.
The latter message did not change the
original plans, however, and the
situation was deemed sufficiently i'm
portant to have an American squadron
at Beirut.
As yet no cause for the deed has
been given, except that perhaps the
zealousness with which Mr.. Magelssen
had protected American interests and
the introduction of American inven-
tions anu appliances had aroused the
jealousy and hatred of the Syrians,
who had resolved to rid the country of
Americans.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

torate of Rev. K. W. Robbins, who
for the past two years has greatly.en-
deared himself to our people. May
the future have in store continued
progress and successful advancement
for one of the greatest powers for
good in the city, and may it go on in
definitely, teaching all that is puIest
and noblest and best in life, uplifting
and enlightening humanity in it's;
highest sense, and imparting the
teachings Of the gospel to all who pass
beneath it's portals.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Decorah Property.

II you have house in Decorah you
want to sell or rent, list it with US.
We will take care of it and rent it for
you and give it our personal attention.
H. A. Prastmark q Son, East Water
ST., Tel 144.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The Iowa popalists in convention
at Des Moines on Thursday, nominal
ed the following ticket:
Governor-L. H. Weller, Nashua.
Lieutenant Governors. T. Harvey,
Des MOines.
Judge Of Supreme Court. A.
Lowenberg, Ottumwa.
Railroad Commissioner-Walter Nc
Cullah, Davis City. =
Superintendent Of Public Instruc.
tion-Hilo Bunce, Stuart.
There was spirited debate over the
use of the term initiative aud referen.
dunn in the platform. A compromise
was finally reached and as adopted the
resolutions read
1--WE endorse the Omaha platform OF
1892.
'"We favor the adoption of the
initiative and referendum in all cleo.
tions of state and national character.
1--WE demand the right to elect. both
as to who shall be public officials and
what shalt oe public policy in the
government and that all forms or sys
TENS invasive of this right shall be re-
pealed.
| "We recommend that the foregoins
be made part of the national plat
form at the next national conven
tion."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Wall Paper.

During the summer months we are
making discount on our already low
prices on wall paper and work. Work
done in country as we'll as in town.
H. A. Prastmark q Son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
FIFTY YEARS IN DEBORAH
E.cHURcH CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Former Ministers and Members Join in
Celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary.
Brief History of Church Since
its Inception.

its Inception.
Yesterday and today the members
and friends of the First Methodist
Episcopal church are celebrating the
fiftisth anniversary of the founding of
this church in Decorah. Several of
the former pastors and members of the
church are here to participate in the
stivities, and the occasion is proving
q most enjoyable one.
The observance of the event opened
yesterday noon when the members of
the Epworth League served an Old
Peoples Dinner to company OF the
older members of the church. In the
afternoon Rev. L. L. Lockard, q recent
pastor, preached an Old Peoples
Sermon, which was followed by an
informal "Reminiscences and experience
meeting. Last evening Rev. F. P.
Shaffer, of Charles City, delivered q
lecture. followed by reception by
the pastor and wife to members and
friends OF the church. This (Wednes-
day. morning, Rev. F. NJ. Robertson,
Of Fayette, breaches sermon. fol-
lowed by q general love feast; and
this afternoon q picnic will be given
at Abbey's park in the fifth ward for
tn children Of the church and Sunday
School. At 8 80 O'Clock banquet will
be served for the members of the
church, and this evening Rev. W. F.
Pitner will preach the closing ser
mon.
The history of the Methodist Epis-
copal church in Decorah is the history
of the city of Decorah. 1t was intro
duced into Decorah when there we're
but three homes here, the Days. the
Painters and the Morses. At the
home of the latter Rev. Albert Bishop
knocked one rainy evening in Septem-
ber, 1851. Mother Morse opened the
door and was accosted as follows
'Does Brother Morse live here? AM
a missionary, seeking for the lost
sheep of the house of Israel. "You
have found them, this is the place,
walk in," said she. The next day the
first gospel message ever heard in this
region was delivered in their cabin
and during the week the first class and
church organization was effected,
comprising at first Philip and Hannah
Morse and E. A. Coger and wife.
This occurred only two years after
the removal of the Indians from De.
corah and while part of their bar
racks were yet standing.
Rev. Henry w. Reed was the firs'
Presiding Elder, the size of whose
district may be Inferred from the fac
that Rev. Bishops circuit alone in
cluded Lansing and Monona and th'
intervening territory as we'll as De
corah.
Other members soon joined, Henry
Morse. Samantha Chase, DR.. Bowman
and Morris Derrick. The last named
was the irst merchant mere. Rev
Bishop supplied this great frontie
circuit two years and was followed il
1858 by by Revs L. s. Ashbaugh ant
III. s. Bronson. In 1854 came Rev
John Webb ana Rev. Davis, the latte
dying the next year while supplying
neighborinR field. Rev. E. O. Byan
came in September 1865, and he sool
raised subscriptions and erected small
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

That Kansas girl who insisted upon
being married in her kitchen dress
with sleeves rolled up may make far
better wife shan many girls who take
the vows beneath floral bells and
bowers Of orange blossoms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

A man to q certain extent creates his
own environment, aud 1t lies within
his power to be either miserable or
happy. Whatsoever man sows that
shall he also reap" II you treat your
fellow men fairly you are pretty apt
to receive fair treatment in return.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

9. r. Brown, of Oelwein, was NOM
mated for state senator by the demo.
Gratis of Allamakee and Fayette
counties. in convention at Postville
last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The path Of the get.rich-quicker is
always filled with obstacles that the
more righteous think ought to have
been seen from the beginning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The postoffice department. failed by
a, ,6l7, ,SOS Of meeting it's expenses in
the year ending June 80. The deficit
for 1909 was $2,98l, ITO. The increase
during the past year was attributed
to the extension of the rural delivery
service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The coat Of railways has been cal
culated at about 8 per inch and 1885,.
600 every mile. It 10 said that British
railways are three times as costly al
those of America.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

Drunkenness in the army has dout
led since the canteen was abolished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

A report on the railroads of the
United States for the fiscal year clos
ing June Soth, shows that the total
number Of passengers carried was
649. 1878, sos; of freight. 111,0S9, ,347
tons. The gross earnings Of all the
roads for q year was 81, 726, $50, 267 and
the expenses were 1,116, 248, TAT. The
total dividends declared during the
year were $185. .421, ,2S9.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

And q candidate for Representative from
fr0m this (8Sth) District in the next General
Assembly, and Thy the delegates from such
District) nominate member of the Board OF
Supervisors for the Fourth Supervisors Dis
trict Also to name q County Central Com
mittee for the ensuing year. and for the trans
action Of such other business % may properly
come before the convention.
yention viii be constituted as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

A delegate Republican Convention OF the
Republicans Of Winueoheik County, Iowa, is
hereby called to be held in the Grand opera
house In DecorAh, Iowa.
SATURDAY, HEPTFMRER II, 1908.
at the hour OF l:3e O'Clock p. M, for the pur.
pose Of nominating candidates for the follow
Ing county 0fnCee:
County Superintendent of Schools.
County Treasurer.
sheriff.
Surveyor.
Coroner.
Coroner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The Northwestern Life and Savings
company Of Des Moines has been sold
to the Northwestern National Life
Insurance company of Minneapolis.
the transfer having been approved by
the insurance department Of both Iowa
and Minnesota. It is expected that
the new concern will retain the
majority Of the Iowa agents and con-
tinue a. heretofore. All policies out
standing in the Northwestern company
will be continued as before, no new
policies being substituted but the old
ones remain in force as il no transfer
had occurred. It is reported that the
deal involved q transfer Of $4O0, 600.
The Des Moines company was capit-
allied for 100000 and carried over
$6, ,OOO,O 900 of business. The Mime
apolis company carried over $50, 900, :
600 worth of policies. The Des
Moines company was q stock company.
while the Minneapolis Go. is a
mutual one. The Northwestern Life
and Savings company was organized
and incorporated March %. 1896. AT
the close of business Dec. 81. 1902, it
had $12, ,942, $40 Of policies in force.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
CURRENT COMMENT

There are $50 first class postofiicef
in the u s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

A man who has had time to figure
it out makes the statement that three
beers . day for q year would bring in
to your home: One barrel of -four,
fifty pounds of sugar, twelve pounds
Of corn starch, ten pounds Of maca-
roni. ten quarts Of beans. four twelve
pound hams, one bushel of sweet po.
patoes, ten pounds of coffee, ten
pounds Of raisins, ten pounds OF rice,
twenty pounds Of crackers, one hun.
dred bars Of soap, three twelve pound
turkeys, five quarts Of cranberries.
ten bunches Of celery, ten pounds Of
prunes. four dozen oranges and
twenty five good beef.steaks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The convenience which the public
recognizes in the stamp books sold by
the postoffice department has bought
in nearly 5000, 600 clear profit in the
first three years that they have been
in use. The department pays one
third Of cent for the books and they
sell for q cent. In the past year the
sales have increased 38 per cent over
those of the previous year.
The sheriff of Lafayette county,
Indiana, has solved the mob problem
so far as the Jail breaking is concern
ed. He has had standpipe erected
on the Jail grounds, equipped with
nozzle through which q three inch
stream Of water may he forced with
great pressure. sufficient to knock q
man down at distance of twenty
rods. This will be calculated to
dampen the ardor of any mob.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

After watching the operation Of the
law the people and the papers have
mustered up enough courage to wonder
whether mortgages ought to be taxed
at all. The Des Moines Register and
Leader is intelligent enough and
courageous to express this wonder. A
few years ago no paper would have
dared to breathe such thing. In
those days it was thought that taxing
mortgages was getting after the money
lender. Now they know it is really
getting after the money -borrower-he
pays the interest and the taxes twice.
He pays taxes on his property that ia
mortgaged and then he pays taxes on
the money which is loaned him in the
form Of higher interest rates. Cedar
Rapids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

Entered at tho post once In Decoral
Iowa. - second Glass Mail Natter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-29

Thirty years ago l was on my way
home on board a Norwegian vessel
from South Africa with one of my
friends, Monsieur Joaquin. The YES
sci went down, and the two of us saved
our lives by cllnging to barrel 1 had
saved little metal box, containing
100000 worth of diamonds.
The shipwreck had taken place at
night, and l had nothing on but
night shirt, so that l was obliged to,
keep my box of diamonds beneath my
one arm.
They represented my whole fortune,
and had been twelve years collecting
them. 1 suddenly thought Of way
of saving them. My arms were getting
very tired, and 1 knew that l should
have to drop the box presently.
resolved to swallow the stones one by
one. They might kill me, l thought,
but the risk was worth taking.
climbed up on the barrel, sat astride Of
it, and swallowed them. AS l swal-
lowed the last one, my poor friend Jac-
quin lost his hold and was drowned.
A few hours afterward l was picked
up by a Dutch vessel, which brought
me back to Europe. I was fearfully
i'll, but my life was preserved, and
the week after my arrival an opera
tion which succeeded perfectly restored
S155,500 of my fortune.-New York
News.