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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-01-28
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.

United States Land Office,
La Grande. Oregon. January .. ioo,.i
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions Of the act Of congress Of June 1875 en-.
titled An act for the sale of timber lands In the states
Of California. Oregon. Nevada and Washington Ter
ritory as extended to all the Public Land states BY
act Of August lSos.
JOHN A. WILSON.
Of Baker City. county Of Baker. state Of Oregon has
this day filed In this Office his sworn statement No.
. ,sse. fSr The purchase purchase A. OF the se \. uo'
70 HwM. and will offer proof 10 show that the land
sought Is more valuable for Its timber stone than
tor agricultural purposes and TO establish his claim
to said land before A. B. Combs, j.. County Clerk
a Baker City. Oregon. on Wednesday. the 18th
day Of March. 1904.
Sommer William Griffin and Isaac Baer. all Of
Baker City. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested to file their claims In
this ONCE on or before said 18th day Of March. ioo
Z. W. BARTLETT. Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-01-28
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department oi the Interior.
United States Land Once. la Gfanie. Oregon.

Department oi the Interior. !
United State, Land Once. la nranie. Oregon. :
January 10, iooI)
this o'tcr Nv James D, Kennel. contestant. aga nst
home enty No, $3.50, made December a., isol.
tor r's >es see I1s ~ swA Sec, ~, and n w
nv. section ~, Township 10 y, Range ~ ",
tN Charles TtiWtlr. contesiee In which u II alleged
that Cha le> lIimte has wholly abandoned SAID Tract
Tor more than >N m 'nh> last past, ami abandoned
>ai tract AMI lett this secton oi the state than
two wears las, past That he never =, any time sui
uNsiei sni improved saii tract, ~ required Nv the
homestead Law, The only imrto> ements that he
ever made on >aij usct he built a small catin. AMI
tina, saij cabin has been abandoned and gone TO
wreck, tha, saii alleged a sen e ON the said land
~ss not due ,o his employment IN III. Army, NAVY OF
Marine Corps of the United States. a> private, OF
hec' seaman. OF marine, iu ing the war with Spain,
~ during any other war In which the United State
MAY he engaged SAID parties ate hereby notified TO
apresr. respond ani otter evidence touching >ai
allegation al 10 clock a. NJ, on ettuarN q. 'oo,,
before G. n. Chance. u, :, Commits S>ioner. at Sump-
ter. Oregon. and that final hearing will te held at
Sumpt-r. Oregon. AZ 10 clock a, M on February az,
1901. before the Register and Receiver Al the
nitei States Land Ohce In La 0Tanie. Oregon,
The said contestant having, In a proper aihiaVi,,
hei November ~. 1909. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service oi this no ice
can not he made, II is hereby ordered ana directed
that such notice b. given ty iue sni proper rutliea
ton
/. W. BARTlhrI, Register
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-01-28
REDUCED RATES FROM THE EAST

Commencing February u and con.
,inuinr until April ~, there will be- low
rates from the cas, via the Illinois Gem
trail railroad to all Washington, Oregon
and Idaho points. II any of your friends
or relatives in the east are coming west
whil' these rates are in effect. give us
their name aud address. aud We will
make II our business Ia see tina, they are
given the l~s, possible service. We
operate through personally conducted
excursion ears, and IN fact give You the
benefit oi the latest convcnlcnccs known
Ia modern rallroading. We have fifteen
diiirrcn, routes between the east and
the west, and are in position Ia give you
the brnci, al the hest combinations.
Write us and We will give You full par,
ticulars.
II. II. rRrMHrLl,
Cont Agent III. Cent, Railroad.
lt2 Third Street, Portland, Ore.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Thompson. Zuckmayer Case Sustained.

On Saturday the Supreme Court of
Iowa handed down it's decision in the
case of Nels Thompson VS. j. luck
mayer ct al, sustaining the decision
of Judge Fellows in the district court
of this county In this case the
plaintiff undertook to set aside the
transfer of real estate made by J.
Zuckmayer to his sons and subject the
property to the payment of j. Zuck-
mayors debts, on the ground that the
transfers to his sons were without con-
sideration. Judge Fellows decided
that the transfers were valid and
could not be subjected to the payment
OF Mr.. Zuckmayer's debts, and the
Supreme court sustained the decision.
This is the case in which Chas.
Trzcinski was interested, together
with George and Albert Zuckmayer
The late l.. Bulls was the attorney
for the plaintiff and Attorneys Geo.
Adams and Dan Shea for the defense
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
R. II. Miller Assistant Postmaster.

Since the appointment of Mr.. ]. J..
Marsh as postmaster for the city of
DEBORAH there has been considerable
speculation as to who would receive
the appointment as assistant postmas
ter. The question was settled last
week by Mr.. Marsh announcing that
he had decided to give Mr.. Robert H.
Miller, the popular telegraph opera
tor at the Milwaukee passenger station,
the position. 1t is selection that
meets with hearty approval every
where. Mr.. Miller is DEBORAH boy
who is very popular with all classes,
and is we'll known for his cheerful,
courteous and obliging disposition.
He has for several years filled his
present position, which is very ex-
acting and important one, with the
highest satisfaction to the officials OF
the road and the public at large, and
there is every reason to believe that
as assistant postmaster he will retain
his present high regard in the public
eye, as we'll as give the patrons the
best of service. We are pleased tc
congratulate both himself and Mr..
Marsh upon the selection
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Benefit Concert FRIDAY.

The advance sale indicates that
there will be large attendance at the
benefit concert for Prof. Haldor Han
son at the Grand opera house on Fri
day night. The people of DEBORAH so
highly appreciate the valuable and
cheerful assistance Mr.. Hanson has
always rendered public entertainments
when asked, the efficient service he
has given Luther College musical and
other circles, and the high standard to
which he has brought it's musical de-
paitnent, that they will recognize
this in substantial manner on Fri
day evening. The program is a
splendid one, and will be highly
pleasing to all who hear it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Base Ball Next Monday.

The base ball season will open in
DEBORAH next Monday afternoon,
when the Luther College team will
play the Upper Iowa University
nine. who will come here from Fay
cite. The game will be played on
the home grounds and the admission
fee will be 25 cents. Come out and
see the first game.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
EXTRAORDINARY Newspaper Offer.

The Iowa State Register, not only
Iowa's greatest weekly. but one OF
the great weeklies of the nation, and
a paper which should be in every
home of the state, has invited us to
assist in gaining 100, 600 new sub
scribers for that publication.
Until April 18th we are enabled to
offer you The Iowa State Register
and the Public Opinion for $l.75 per
year. This offer is good only to
April 18th. Send your order at once.
To those who have paid already for
the Public Opinion we will send The
Iowa State Register one year for 25c.
if order is received at once. 6tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
City Real Estate Changes.

During the past week there have
been some real estate changes which
will beyof interest to the public. r.
F. Gibson, acting for the Spencer
Grain Go. sold four unimproved lots
In Curtin's addition near the G. f.
Stiles residence, to Frank Bloomfield
for $500. The Henry Goocher and
Gilbert Pearson residences on East
Main street were both sold, the
former to Mrs. Mcintosh for $4,000,
and the latter to N. M. Berg for the
same price. The Carver home on
Mechanic street was also sold to DIR.
W. D. kellogg for 500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Teachers Institute Closes.

One of the best sessions of the coun-
ty teachers institute ever held in
this county closed on Saturday. There
were 235 teachers in attendance, an
unprecedented number. and the work
progressed with complete satisfaction
to all. Supt. Hook received the
highest commentator from all sides
for his excellent selection of instruc-
tors and wise management of all
details. On Thursday afternoon of
last week at the opening exercises the
instructors and teachers took tenn
porary charge of affairs and presented
the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
"Whereas, We have been served Sc
faithfully by Supt. E. J. Hook in our
Institutes and in our school work,
and his administration has been
mark by the material advancement
of our schools,
Be 1t Resolved, That we tender him
our heartfelt thanks and express our.
selves heartily in favor Of his contin.
uance in the position he now holds.
Whereas, State Supt. r. @. Barrett
has brought about SO many practical
results for the improvement of Iowa
schools,
Be 1t Resolved, That we endorse
his candidacy for fourth term and
that we pledge him our hearty sup.
port "
1t was also voted that copies OF
| these resolutions be sent to the county
papers for publication and that one
copy be sent to Supt. Barrett.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
A Prescription.

The looseness of the bowels that
kills SO many young foals may be
stopped by teaspoonful doses of tur-
pentine in little warm water two or
three times day. The opposite con-
dition or constipation by half tea
spoonful doses of linseed oil, raw,
three times day until desired results
are obtained. Do not be afraid of
giving too much. Respectfully, DR..
s. Whitbeck, Veterinarian, Z office
yolding's barn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
A Pleasant HOuSewarming.

Luren dedicated its new rooms in
the National Bank block Monday
evening with very enjoyable enter
tainment. A large number of guests
were present, and program of music
and speeches was rendered, after
which dancing was enjoyed, refresh
ments.being served at an appropriate
hour. The new rooms are very con-
venient, being fitted up in modern
style. and will be greatly enjoyed by
this popular society.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Notice in Probate.
4 TT MAY CONCERN.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court Room in the City of
DEBORAH, Winnesheik county. Iowa, on the
tn day of May, A. ID. 1903, ut 100 o'clock p.
M to attend the probate of an instrument
purporting to be the last will and testament of
BURGESS H. WELLS,
late of DEBORAH township, in Winnesheik
place you wi appear and show cause, il any,
why said will should not be admitted to
probate
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
sciibed my name and aft xed the seal of said
office this 18th day of April, 1903.
A. L. HAAKENSON,
By S. f. Brickner, Clerk District Court.
Deputy. 15-i
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment OF an Admins
traitor of the Estate of Almon Rice. decea sed.
Notice is hereby given, That the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administrator OF
the estate of
ALMON RICE,
late Of Button township, in the county of
Winnesheik, state of Iowa, deceased, intes-
tate, and has taken upon himself that trust
by giving bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the estate of the
said deceased are required TO exhibit the
same; and persons indebted to the said estate
are called upon to make payment to
CHARLES II. RICE,
Administ ator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, April 8, 1907. l54
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
A Prince of Tatters."

st. Paul theater.goers have greeted
AL H. Wilson so often that they
might be pardoned if threatened with
ennui, but if any chilllness was ever
apparent, it was completely over
Swallowed last night by the cordial
reception accorded him and his COM
pany at the Grand.
Melody of the sweet. heart -entranc-
ing kind has ever been Mr.. Wilson's
one redeeming trait. and when his
friends last night heard him in that
old favorite, 1.-THE Tea Kettle Song"
their gladness was of that kind that
only repeated encores and curtain
speech would satisfy.
Last year Grand theater- goers saw
Mr.. Wilson in TIE "Watch on the
Rhine" but this year his talents and
that of a capable company are directed
at interpreting very pretty little bit
of Knickerbocker history, to which
Sidney r. Ellis, the author, has given
the title of "A Prince of Tatters. 1t
is perhaps the best production that Mr..
Wilson has ever been associated with,
and he sustains the confidence with
work of exceptional ability. Every
act permits the use of his voice in
those Tyrolean effects that he can
sing with such sweetness, and their
rendition is perhaps the most pleasing
feature of the entire attraction.
Mr.. Wilson has excellent support.
Prominent in the company are Miss
Kate Beneteau and Miss Fanny Blood.
good. The work of these two has
much to commend. Of the other mem
bers, George Riddel. ]. j. Fitzsim-
mons and Harry Fischer contribute
largely to the Interpretation of the
story. and do it most satisfactory. =
st. Paul Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Death in Springfield Township.

Mr.. Gullick Lien, one of the old
settlers of Springfield township,
passed away Sunday evening, at the
advanced age of SS years. He was
born in Norway and came to America
In 1850, spending two years in Wiscon-
sin. after which he located in Spring
field township He leaves wife,
three sons and five daughters, Sin
daughters having died. The sym.
pathies of their neighbors and friends
are extended to the family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Notice in Probate.
whom 1T MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court Room in the city of De-
corah, Winnesheik county, Iowa, on the 18th
day of May, A. ID. 1903, at 80 O'Clock % m.
to attend the probate of an instrument pur.
porting TO be the last will and testament of
BRIDGET FLEMMING,
late of Fremont Township, in Winneshek
county, Iowa, deceased, at viii b time and
place you will appear aud show u.s. if any,
probate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
seribed my name and affixed the seal of said
office this 31st day of Ma rch 1908.
DAN SHEA, Atty. A. L. HAAKENSON,
l3-4 Clerk District Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Did You Know This I?

Do you know that neglected cough
or cold leads to CONSUMPTION? More
people die from the effects of catching
cold than from any other known cause.
There is one remedy, and remember
it only costs 35 cents, that has proven
safe, unfailing cure for coughs and
colds. 1t is called Gooch's Mexican
Syrup. Your druggist has it or will
get it for you. 1t heals and strength.
ems the lungs and breathing passages
when nothing else you take seems tc
do you good; you had better get q
bottle today and read the testimonials
on the wrapper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15

A tramp to make your shoes or a
farm hand to cut your coat, then why
not come to an experienced painter
to have your granting, hardwood
finishing, or your house painted We
have been in the business over 80
years and everybody in townsknows
our reputation for good work.
II. A. Prastmark & Son. Tel. 144
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
EIkS Annual Ball Tonight.

The annual ball of the local Elks
lodge will be held in Steyer's opera
house this Wednesday evening, and
promises to be the elite social event
of the1 year. A large number of
tickets have been sold, Carpenters
orchestra will furnish music, and
everything possible will be done to
make it pleasant event.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15

Protect your crops by insuring
with the Des Moines Mutual Hail In
surance Association. f. +. Parker,
local agent. 14-4pd
Shades and picture frames made
to order. Prastmark & Son.
Get a good meal at Reeves res
taurant, opposite the steam laundry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
If You Are Satisfied

With cheap paint shattered on by
inferior workmen and care for nothing
but low prices. don't come to us, we
use only the best materials we can
buy and hire none but skilled work
men and where we paint it stays
painted.
II. A. Prastmark 81 Son. Tel. l44.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
III. A. Prastmark g. Son. T

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all hard, soft or calloused Jumps and
blemishes from horses. blood spavins,
curbs, splints, sweeney, ring bone.
stiles, sprains, all swollen throats,
coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
blemish cure ever known. Sold by
Engbretson's Pharmacy, DEBORAH, Ia
1926
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Glass.

We handle all sizes of glass and do
'lazing. No drug store prices.
)prastmark q Son. Tel. IA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Died.

STRINGER, RICHARD, beloved husband
of Mary (nee Dowdl father of Louis A, Nellie
NJ, Mark r. Funeral from residence, 1889
Cong ess st. at a. m. to Our Lady of Sorrows
church, thence by carriages to Mount Carmel.
Ex-member Chicago fire department.-Chic-
ago Daily.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-15
Decoration Day Committees.

The following list of committees
which will have charge of the De-
coration Day observance in this city
were appointed at joint meeting of
the general committees from the Grand
Army and Womans' Relief Corps,
held on last Friday evening:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. L. l.. Couse.
Music for Memorial Sunday and De-
coration Days V. Potter
Platform ana Grounds S. Oxley,
Lewis Holcomb, John Harmon.
Funds-Ben Bear, j. J. Marsh, L.
B. Whitney,
Evergreens-L. B. Richmond, Nj.
Lange, Chas. Beebee.
Program-Command Couse, l.. L.
Caldwell, H. l.. Coffeen.
Decorating Graves-The Sons of
Veterans.
Decorating opera house for Memoir
ial Sunday-Mds. Baker, Graham,
Severson, Slack, H. H. Caldwell
Marshal of the Day-H. l.. Coffeen.
The observance of Memorial Sunday
will be held at the Grand opera louise,
and the memorial sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. DR.. M. Willett.
The Decoration Day exercises will
be held in the city park, with the
address by Supt E. l.. Coffeen, pre-
coded by short procession.
The Agronomy department of the
Agricultural College is cooperating
with the Corn Growers Association
and with thu Worlds Fair Commission
in furnishing to any person who will
send 25 cents to cover postage, cost
of sacks, ETC., enough pure bred seed
corn to plant one fourth of an acre,
pr divided that the person receiving the
sample of corn will follow the in
structions of the Agronomy department
and plan the corn " here there is no
danger of it's becoming mixed from
other varieties and will report the
results of the experiment next fall to
the Agricultural College at Ames
Persons wishing to secure samples of
the corn shonld apply to Geo. s.
Forest, Miles. Iowa, Supt. of Agricul-
ture for the Worlds Fair, at once as
there is but limited amount of
this seed for distribution.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-25

The present generation is so homogeneous
that the question Of ancestry saou!d rot be
raised. Perfect solidarity of purpose Of
all loyal Americans in the DeEpotuity OF
the Union and the continual progress OF
the nation should overshadOw nativity.
II il well enough to organize societies in
cOmmemoration Of the great deeds OF our
ancestry and OF the fatherlacd Of foreign
born citizens. but these should not in any
sense, weaken the patriotism Of any. An
other cause OF the diminishing Of native
American increase in the population mas
been the prejudice of Americans against
large families.
The constant intercourse between foreign
born citizens, their descendants. ana the ma
tive Americans naturally results in ints--
marriages and consequent increase Of a
homogeneous population that will. doubt
less, perpetuate the constitution Of the
Union.
Have not our foreign citizens and their
giles and conflicts Of the nation, and their
share in the burlhcas resulting from them:
Have they not been among Tho first 10 de-
fend the nag on land and sea- Are they
not. Therefore. equally interested in the
prrpetuity Of the Government. of which
they art a part and wh.sn they are helping
10 maintain?
We are unable to discover any danger 20
the Republic through the decline In the
numerical strength Of the NATIVE American
population.
If our foreigH-born citizens are in the ma
jority. all the greater responsibility rests
upon them for the preservation of our ma
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-25

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPCRLlC.
The Cook-we now approach the study OF
the animal most feared by human beings
1t is called the Cook. and not only does
1t yearly STAY its thousands of victims. but
is possessed of q temper so ferocious and
uncertain that even the boldest approach 1t
with fear and apprehension.
The Cook IS indigenous to the fauna Of
every country. but although large numbers
of Intelligent and phiianthropic people de-
vote their lives to trying to tame it. only
in rare and isolated cases has it been pos
sible to domesttcate one.
II may he apparently satisfied and happy.
and the fortunate owner begins to put on
airs and hrag about having secured a
treasure. when suddenly some cold morn
ing ut breakfast time it is found to be
missing. having escaped in the night.
Another curious circumstance to be noted
in this connection is that although Cooks
are as plentiful everywhere as Jack rabbits
on a Western prairie, the species has be
come 50 degenerate that it is almost i'm
possible TO secure even a fairly good speci-
men. while "A perfect one would be worth
Its weight in gold in any museum.
Tradition has 1t that there was a time
when Cooks who were kind and gentle ana
had been taught a number of domestic
tricks. such as how to season things ana
make bread. were to be found everywhere.
and there are even travellers who profess
to have seen one or more of these rare AM
mails. hut it has been found impossible to
verify these statements and they are not
generally believed.
The terror in which men stand OF the
Cooks has, unfortunately, prevented nat
~uralists from making the study of the SUD
iect that It demands, but owing TO the
migratory instincts which causes IT 10 nave
a deadly animosity to staying IN one p'ace
more than a few months at a time, the IN
gornitv II displays In running good food. the