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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Opera House Annual Meeting.

The stockholders of the Grand opera
house held their annual meeting last
evening and after listening to the re-
ports of the various officers a dividend
OF five per cent was declared on the
stock. This, we believe, is the first
dividend that has been declared since
the opera house was built, although
those who built it made their invest
ments with no idea of dividends. but
solely for the best interests of DEBORAH,
and they are certainly entitled to con-
graduation on the excellent showing
that has been made the past year. In
addition to the dividend, $500 was put
into the sinking fund
The affairs of the opera house are in
most excellent condition. The house
itself is even better now that when it
was remodeled, has been newly painted
and the scenery and fixtures are in Al
condition. The attractions the past
season have been much above the aver
age and it is safe to say that no other
place of Decorah's size in the country
enjoys better advantages in the amuse-
ment line than does this city, and the
vote of thanks given Managers Weiser
and Bear at the meeting last night is
also the sentiment of the entire com.
munity for the zeal they have shown
in furnishing frst-class attractions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Will Take no Chances.

According to the Democrat. Simon
Meierkord, a Waukon saloon keeper.
who has been running a saloon in the
basement of the Boomer opera house,
has decided to retire. from business
and is removing the stock and fixtures
from the room. This action is taken
because of the recent decision Eof
Judge Hobson given at Decorah, that
a saloon could not be legally run in a
building where property holder
within fifty feet refuses to give con-
sent, even though the room occupied
by the saloon be partitioned off so as
to be outside that limit. This is the
condition of the room in which Mr..
Meierkord has been doing business
and he proposes to take no chances.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08

COLUMN

Rates-One cent per word nothing
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
New Council Organizes.

The old council held it's last meet
ing Monday evening, when the reports
ut the various officers were handed in,
and Immediately thereafter the new
sity officers and councilmen were
sworn in and the council organized.
The officials which are appointed by
Ese mayor or elected by the council,
were each given another term except
street commissioner Holcomb, who is
succeeded by Frank Headington. The
.srrmncil then adjourned and met as a
board of health and equalization and
continued their session over to last
srening. We will publish next week
zte complete reports of the city's bust
ness for the past year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Agricultural Society Officers Meet.

The officers of the Winnesbeik Coun-
ty Agricultural Society will meet at
the Citizens State Bank rooms next
Saturday at l 90 p. m to revise the
fair premium list and they invite sug-
gestions from any one on any matter
pertaining to the betterment of the
fair this fall. If you have a sugges-
ton to offer, don't be afraid to speak
it out and you may be assured of a
respectable hearing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Death of AImon Rice in Button.

Just after we had gone to press last
"Wednesday the unwelcome news came
snf the death the day before of Almon
Rice, who has been for the past fifty
years a much honored and respected
ritizen of the county. He had been
I'm failing health for some time al
though his last sickness was of but a
week IS duration. Mr.. Rice was born
sn Martinsburg, Lewis county, N. Y. i,
Hay 81, 1921. His early years were
passed in his native state where in
aSf5 he married Miss Phoebe Shum-
way. He came to Iowa in 1856 and
located on land in Orleans and Bluff
stn townships and became a large
Anfder of real estate and personal
property. Much of this he lost in
Asfer years, but at the time of his
Heath he was still quite wealthy. He
has been twice member of the board
nf supervisors of the county, once dur
ing the Civil war and later in 1880
when he was appointed to fill a
xacancy. He always enjoyed excel
&nt health until the past year when
ne began to feel the infrmities of age.
The funeral was held at his home in
Riuffton and was attended by large
aumber of his neighbors and friends.
His nephews, G. B. and Ebb Rice,
who live in Minnesota, attended the
Haneral.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Will Start a New Laundry.

Loren Miller, who lately retired
from the DEBORAH Steam Laundry, and
Fred Kendrick. for some time foreman
in the same. are making plans to start
a new laundry and expect to 60 to
Chicago this week to purchase their
machinery. They have not as yet
decided OH a building, but have several
in view and will put in a complete
outfit of the most up-to- date machin-
cry. There seems to be an excellent
opening for a laundry under the pre-
sent status of the business in DEBORAH
and we trust that these gentlemen will
make the venture big success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Strike at the Court House.

The construction of the new court
house has already assumed metropoli-
IAN airs. 1t has had a strike. Monday
fhe men employed in reducing the
ferraces and grading made demand
&rSl 70 per day and on being refused,
aEley dropped their shovels and picks
snd quit. 1t had little effect on the
S0rk, however, as new gang was got
aogether and went on with the work
next morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
The Concert

Of Prof Haldor Hanson at the Grand
Friday evening, April II, promises to
be one of the prominent events of the
reason. For months preparations have
been going on and we can assure our
readers if they will attend they will
fn1oy most pleasant evening Tick
ITS now on sale at Brunt 81 Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Little Jewels.

Every mother that has a child has
a jewel more precious to her and
worth more than the King of Eng
lands entire collection of diamonds,
etc. Pity the little one that is rapid
ly losing its health because it's mother
does not know it has worms, and that
a % cent bottle OF Mothers Worm
Syrup will expel them quickly
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Unity Supper.

1yhe ladies of the Unity Circle will
. sarye an Easter supper and hold an
spron sale at the church parlors,
Thursday evening, April 9th, from
$50 to 7;S0 p. M. All are cordially
invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Harrison Elected.

Telegraphic reports from Chicago
announce the election of Carter Harri-
son mayor by from 5000 to 1000
majority. No details can be obtained
to the time we 60 to press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
door, let in the air,

Open the door, let in the air,
The winds are sweet, the flowers are
fair,
Joy is abroad in the world for me,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
jR. A. .Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08
Card of Thanks.

Mrs A. G. Hislop wishes to express
to all her sincere thanks for the kind
ness and sympathy extended her during
the illness and death of her husband.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-08

For a clear skin, clear all the way
. 4rough, transparent enough to let
. sznshine-rosy cheeks show through
take Rocky Mountain Tea. This
month, spring time. s5 ccn:s. r. A.
!: fagbretson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
INTOXICATED WITH JOY.
Tremendous Reception to. ENJOYS on
Arrival at Panama.

Panama. Dec. S.-A special train
from Colon arrived here. at 1890 this
morning, having on board DR.. Manuel
Amador and FREDERICK Boyd, the spe-
cial commissioners from the republic
of Panama, returning from their visit
To Washington. Several big recep-
tons have taken place here recently,
but there has been nothing like the
demonstration of today. The railroad
station and the streets adjoining it
We're packed with thousands of enthu-
siastic people. Battalions of firemen,
in full uniform, lined the streets, which
We're profuseiy decorated with flags.
When the commissioners stepped
from the train bands of music played
patriotic airs, the crowds cheered wild
ly and several orators made speeches
to which DIR. Amador replied. Panama
may be said to be intoxicated with Joy
and is celebrating. the day with the
utmost enthusiasm. There will be pro-
cessions. serenades and fireworks, to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
DO NOT WEAR A LONG FACE.
II Is Great Handicap in All Bushes.
and Social Relations.

| The man who looks as if he had lost
mis- last friend is in no danger of being
crushed by the jam of new ones unless
| he cheers up" People are not going
out or their way nowadays to associate
choly appearance. They are afraid he
will tell them his troubles and they
steer clear of him as they all have
plenty of their own. .s saA
The most universal cause of the for
lorn and hopeless appearance tbday5H
dyspepsia. 1t units a man for every
duty of life and causes him to become
respondent and gloomy and necessarily
his looks do not belle his feelings. He
appears cast down and detected and be-
comes a burden to himself and human
ity in general. 81
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the
dyspeptic's certain relief. They do the
work that his stomach is unable to do
and by relieving that organ of it's
burdens. permit it to regain it's health
and strength and again become active
and useful in it's functions. They con-
tain all the essential ingredients that
enter into the digestive fluids and
|
actually take up the work and do it Just
as healthy, sound stomach would.
by this means a man can go right
ahead with his work and eat enough to
keep him in proper working condition.
His system is not deprived of it's nee
essary nOurishment as it is in the case
of the starvation cure or the employ
ment of some of the first class chicken
foods now on the market. Starvation.
even If it were good thing, could not
be continued long enough to effect a
cure; for a disordered and worn-out
stomach is not going to become strong
and healthy in two or three days.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets act .natur-
ally because they contain natural di-
gestives. The principal, component
parts are aseptic pepsin. malt diastase
and other ingredients with like proper
ties that do the work regardless of the
condition of the stomach. There is no
unnatural or violent disturbance of the
digestive organs as the result of their
action. In fact, the existence of the
stomach is entirely forgotten as soon
as they have had time to begin their
operations. They also possess very
curative and healing properties and as
sist the stomach in getting well. while
relieving it of it's work. They perform
the duties of both nurse and physician.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are for
sale by all druggists at so cents box
and there is very little danger of any
druggist trying to sell you something
else in it's place that is ''just as good'
Ihey are so well established and have
done 50 much good in the world that
their name has become household
world; so the usual warning, Accept
no substitute" 70 unnecessary in the
case Of stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Dec7.9-11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
HER LIFE WORK.
Miss Offutt Preferred That to MARRIAGE
with Rich Man.

| Lexington. KY, Dec. S.-,Miss Flor
ence Graham Offutt, niece of Mrs. Pep
per, has shown herself woman of
originality. The Hon. Robert L. Stout
of Versailles, of high family and much
wealth, Wooed her, but she would not
wed If she had to abandon her chosen
profession, that of teacher of physi-
cal culture. She has been employed in
the woman's department of the State
College for two terms. and she asked
if she could hold her place If she mar
ried.
Pres. Patterson assured her that she
could hold her place, saying that she
was too valuable a member of the fac
ulty to lose. Judge Stout thought until
this time that she was joking about
keeping her place. Miss Offutt was
criticised Cor desiring to work after
her marriage, and she answered her
critics in an open card in which she
says she is of the kind of professional
women who work because the occupa-
ton saves their life from being pur-
poseless.
my work." she says, mas been
purely a matter of conscience. l feel
very sorry for an. occasional young
woman in society where higher inteli-
gerce is insulted by senseless round
of gayety. I am sorry for that young
woman if she lacks the courage to
change that life into method worth
while to herself and to people.
80 far as marriage is concerned I
was engaged when 1 was studying at
New Haven, and was engaged to be
married before I accepted my present
State College position. Any woman can
maintain a home and a profession if
she cares. 1t is matter of attend
ing fewer card parties. that is ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
MARINES LANDED
AT Colon, Panama, from the
Trim Cruiser Dixie
And Now Control Pass Through Which
An Enemy Might Arrive.
Moral Effect of Marines Presence May
Be Wholesome.

Colon, Dee. S.-Two companies oil
marines from the United States aux
| Hilary cruiser Dixie We're landed here
today, and took a train for Empire, a
town on the railroad near Panama
| where a campfwas established in the
Canal Cos. building. If sanitary con-
ditions warrant it the remainder Of the
$50 marines on board the Dixie will be
transferred to the camp in patches of
so men.
The stated official purpose of this
movement is to give the marines prac-
tice in the building of camps and to
relieve them from their long confine-
ment on the vessel. The actual pnr-
pose of the United States government
in landing the marines is. however, be-
lieved to be connected with the pre-
cautionary measures now being carried
| out on both sides of the isthmus and
perhaps also for the moral effect which
the landing OF the marines may have
on the native garrison at Panama, the
loyalty Of which has been questioned
since the discovery of the plot against
the life OF Cen. Huertas. commander
in-chef of the forces OF the republic
of Panama. and the alleged effort on
, the part of few army officers to per-
suade the garrison to revolt.
1t is considered significant that the
point selected for the eneampment4 of
the Dixie's marines, while it is the
highest and most sanitary on the gNne
of the Panama Railroad. is also ON Che
trail most frequently used in, the Past
for the movement of troops overland
from the Cauca district into the cfiiri-
qui district.
There is no doubt that, the naval
authorities took into consideration the
moral effect on the Colombian govern
mcnt of the establishment of a marine
camp at Empire
The report of Reinforcement of 5000
soldiers from Cartagena for the pur-
pose of invading the isthmus cannot
be confirmed.
General Huertas is, about to estab-
fish a small garrison of the troops of
the new republic atsYaviza, town at
the head OF San Miguel bay, on the
Pacific side of the isthmus.
Dr. Manuel Amador and FREDERICK
Boyds, the special commissioners from
the republic of Panama. who recently
visited Washington, landed here from
the steamer Seguranca, early this
morning. Colon was prepared to re-
ccive them enthusiastically. but the
manifestation was married and cur
tailed by heavy downpour of rain.
The commissioners took Il special train
for Panama. A large number of prom
inent Panamanians. including Tomas
Arias. a member of the Junta, came
over. last night, to welcome the COM
missioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
LINCOLN.
WIscAssET.

Miss Grace Knight has returned to
Freeport.
Mrs. Fred Pond and Mrs. Edgar
Badger were in Bath and Lewiston, last
week, buying their winter coats and
other articles.
Abram Mute, the Oldest resident Of
this town, is quite poorly, and Miss
Lorraine, his daughter is caring for him.
Will Mahar and family are at the
Groves farm. Mr.. Groves is poorly as a
result CT a fall. He is So years of age
and quite feeble in many respects.
W. S. Peaslee and bride have returned
from their wedding trip and will live in
the Cushman house, on High Street.
Abial Greenleaf, whose two
daughters are, attending Wiscasset
Academy, has hired the Samuel Small
house on High Street for the winter
and Mir. Small is boarding with them.
Sic at the home of her parents in Alma
has returned to Mrs. Marston's where
she and her husband board.
Capt Nat. Brown is at home for the
winter. .I.I .3.r'. .s
Frank Jackson,Sof Bates college, who
has been at home for a visit has gone
to Princeton, Mel, where he is to teach,
through the winter.
Prof. Charles S. sewan, principal of
Wiscasset Academy, and wife We're
made happy by the arrival of twin boys,
last week.
Mrs c. A., Peaslee and Mrs. q. Fred
Albee We're in Bath last week.
Warren Pushard is very sick at his
home on Garrison Hill.
Miss Susie Dow has given up her
position as teacher, at the north district
and is staying in the home of Miss
Laura Cheney, Federal Street.
ALMA.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Berry, Of Bath,
were in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
SOUTH vAssALeORO.
KNOX.
WASHINGTON.

Murry Carroll and Eugene Prescott
are home from Kent's Hill on snort
vacation.
w. G. Howard who has been working
at BridgWater for several months, has
returned home. t
w. E. Overlook walked off into a
stairway in the dark few nights ago
and broke one rib and cracked two
more besides getting badly bruised.
p. G. Ingalls, who has been visiting in
Boston has returned home.
Trinity C. E. Union will hold its next
meeting at Razorville Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. C. w. Clark of Union. is visit
ing relatives and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Cunningham
of Razorville celebrated their china
wedding, Friday evening. w. f. Over
lock performed the ceremony. A large
number of friends were present and
We're served with a nice treat. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cunningham received a large
| number of beautiful and costly pre-
SCENTS and everybody had a splendid
| time
Mrs. Maurice Wellman of Augusta is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs J.
W. Jones.
Miss Jennie Clark is attending the
High School at Union.
Mr.. Parmeter of Vassalboro is visit
ing his sister Mrs. Augustus Cunning
ham.
Schools throughout the town began
| Monday.
nelbert Turner who has been work.
ing at Taunton, Mass, has returned
| home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09
Your Best Work

Cannot be done unless you have good
health. You cannot have good health
without pure blood. You may have
pure blood by taking Hoods Sarsaparil-
la now. You cannot realize the good it
will do you until you try it. Begin
taking it today and see how quickly it
will give you an appetite, strength and
vigor and cure your rheumatism, ca
tarrh or scrofula.
All liver ills are cured by Hoods
Pills. Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Myric Simpson, are Oh
the sick list.
+ a. r. Martin, of Gardiner, was at T.
L. Weeks, Wednesday.
Rlanch Albee, of Wiscasset, has been
spending a few days with her sister,
Mrs. j. A. Erskin's.
c. A. Potter, and F. II. Laurence, Of
Portland, We're in this place the last OF
the week.
r. e. Small, and r. T. Ridley of
Gardiner We're at T. A. Simpsons, Tues
Gay.
Ludy Matthews has moved his family
from Whiteneld to the Cole house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09

AAS AoiIoI VI tHlS awful disease
can never be told. The one who con-
tracts it suffers in body and mind,
and If the poison is not eradicated
transmits the faint to his children,
and Contagious Blood Poison thus
becomes responsible for many of the
ills OF childhood-Skin Eruptions,
Catarrhal Troubles, Sore Eyes, Scalp
Disease, White Swelling, Scrofula
and others just as bad. S. S. S., the
great vegetable blood purifier and
tonic, has long been recognized as
radical and safe cure for Contagious
Blood Poison. It counteracts the
deadly virus and cleanses and puri-
fies the diseased blood, and under its
tonic effects the general health i'm
proves and soon all signs of blood
poison are gone. The strong miner
GaR p <nFf
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READFlELD.

At Kent's Hill they have to draw wa
ter from Echo Lake and all stand in fear
of fire, by reason of poor facilities to
fight it.
Readfield's aged citizen. J. n. Fogg. So
wears of age visited the home of his
childhood last week. now the home of his
nephew. c. r. Fogg. He is very active
and well preserved for one of his years.
Schools in town began the winter term
last week, with the same teachers as last
fall.
w. c. Record and w. A. Wright each
had a telephone put into their residences
last week.
Mrs. j. L. Davis is reported quite ILL.,
w. G. Record has been better the past
week.
Warren Butman is at home from Ban
sor, helping his father on the farm.
There was a large shipment of apples
from town, last week. but prices rule
lower now than two weeks ago.
The Readfield wooden mill is now being
run by steam.
This is grand season of the year
for giving expression to your wants"
through the columns of the Journal.
They will be put in shape to make the
most of the space when they appear in
the Journal Want and For Sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-09

Elmer E. Levitt, who = was for
merly- a member Of the finn of
I.amkin & Foster, shoe dealers.
Eoston. was bound over. Tuesday, to
the grand jury in the municipal court on
the charge, of larceny of 5000 from the
National Union Bank of Boston. Justice
Sullivan found probable cause for holding
I.eavitt and fixed his bail at 5000. Lam
KIN &, Foster nad deanngs with the bank
money from the institution during his re-
lations with it as a partner of Lamiin &
Foster. Bondsmen were secured.