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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
CA.-l-.m>- Employment
36o7h Mont. Az
Bell Phone S9a; Moffett Phone ISL.
No CHARGE for Male Helm.


No Charge for Male Help.
Help Wanted.
LamberS.
Sheep herders.
Camp cooks.
One %irligatOr.
Woman cook for restaurant.
Waitress for hotel.
Two ranch hands.
Man and wife for ranch.
Girls for general house work. city
and ranch.
Transfers and laborers for railroad
construction work, Harlow extension.
For Rent.
Four room house.
For Sale.
Furniture.
One horse, one set light and one
set heavy harness, n lumber wagon.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14

the clerk Of the district court by Loren
R. Miller. In his prayer Miller sets
forth that no will was left by the
deceased; that she died June i, 1901,
possessed of lot 10 and the west half
Of lots 20, Fl, %, % and "a, block So,
Billings townsite. The value of the
estate is said to be $4,000.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14

From Mondays Daily Gazette.
Alfred Thompson of Forsyth is a
Grand guest.
E. L. Haines of Miles City is regis
tered at the Grand.
Joseph Kern of Absarokee is reg
istered at the Grand.
Frank Scott of Junction is among
the visitors in town today.
Mrs. l.. w. Katzenstein OF Car
bonado is a guest at the Grand.
F. H. Hathhorn left this morning
for Helena, where he will attend the
fea,tal court.
Nork was begun today on the &C.
Edent walks which are to replace the
old plank walks that have done serv-
ice for years on both sides of the
Grand.
H. E. Jeffray has filed his d~eclara-
ton of intention to become a citizen.
He is a native of Canada and has been
a resident OF the United States for
five years.
A shipment of 900 wethers was
made this morning by c. A. Judy OF
Aida. Neb., who has been hereabouts
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14

the developments in the goods
ket. Regarding the latter, there Is a
feeling that goods are going to do
better in the course of the next month
or SO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
OLSON GETS THE CONTRACT
FOR COURT HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Saltwater Man Awarded Contract to
Build New Court House for S74,S75.
Bedford and Marquette Stone
to be Used.

As we went to press last Wednesday
the Board of Supervisors were wrest-
ling with the proposition of selecting
contractor and letting the contract
for the erection of the new court
house for Winnesheik county When
they opened the bids late Tuesday
afternoon they found that nine general
bids had been filed, by o. Fl. Olson of
Saltwater, Mimi. Winchester q Gull
len of Janesville, Wis, The Gross
Construction Co. of La Crosse, Wis,
E. Miller & Co of Minneapolis, Row
son & Son of Iowa City, kip'e %
Watkins of West Union, A. Zwack of
Ossian, J. G. Ratcliffe of Waukon and
M. G. Steyer & Son of Decorah. Upon
examination they found that each OF
the bids was for sums greater than the
amount of bonds voted for by the citl-
zens of the county at the last election,
fact which was not surprise to
the Board, as they had expected this
condition and were prepared to meet
it. After calling for vote for
S75, 900 bonds last spring they began
thorough investigation, and it did not
take them long to learn that the price
of labor and material, in fact almost
every item entering into the construc-
tion of such building had advanced
upwards of twenty per cent, and that
it would be impossible to erect suit
able fire proof structure to meet the
demands of the county for that
amount They decided that the people
of the county would not be satisfied
with anything else, and that when
they were putting their money into a
new building it must be one that
would not at all times be pointed to
as a failure and as breach OF the
trust placed in the Board by the
people. Consequently, after carefully
considering all phases of the ques-
tion they decided to reject all bids and
to except those of o. HI. Olson, Gross
Construction Co. and Winchester q
Cullen Then they eliminated from
the specifications the interior finish
of the building and asked the three TO
submit bids on the plans with this
deduction. Wednesday evening the
following bids were submitted: Win
chester & Cullen SIS, 907, Gross Con-
struction Co. SO, 420 and o. II. Olson
S74,S75 The contract was then
awarded to Mr.. Olson. To no bidder
would the Board have rather given
the contract than him. He has an
enviable reputati wherever he has
been engaged in this work of honesty.
carefulness in following details, and
in each case giving excellent satisfac-
tion. He has sufficient capital to sue
cessfully carry on the work, has had
much experience, and seems to have
every qualification for a successful
contractor
The plans call for the same material
as outlined in these columns a few
weeks ago, the first story or basement
of Marquette Raindrop stone, and the
second and third stories of light Bed
ford stone, a very pleasing combina-
tion. 1t is expected that work will
commence on the new building as
soon as the around can be cleared
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
Ordinance No. 2l2.

An ordinance accepting the dedica-
tion of the streets and alleys in
Updegraff's addition to the City of
Decorah, Iowa.
Whereas, Heretofore, to-wit, the
End day of July, A. ID. 1908. the dedi-
cation of the streets and alleys i'll
Updegraff's addition to the 4th ward
of the City of Decorah, Iowa, was in
formally accepted by the said City of
Decorah, Iowa, now for the purpose
of making the record ofSsaid accept
ance.
Section l. Be 1t Ordained By the
City Council of the City of Decorah,
that all the streets and alleys In
Updegraff' addition to the said City
as dedicated by the original owners
thereof and accepted by the said City
Council as public streets and alleys
to be under the care, supervision and
control of the said City Council.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be
in force and take effect upon it's pass
age and publication as by law provided.
+. W. Daubney, Mayor.
F. M. Hughes, City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
plans and revised specifications now
on file IN the Auditors office mo tion

plans and revised specifications now
on file IN the Auditors office mo tion
seconded and carried.
Moved that the court house be con
structed of Marquette Raindrop stone
to top of water table and the balance
to be Hoosier Buff from the Bedford
Quarries Go. of Indiana.
The County Auditor was on mo-
tion authorized and directed to issue
in favor of the National Bank of De-
corah, Iowa, time warrants for the
following amounts:
One due October 1st, 1904, for ST.,
10000.
One due October 1st, 1905, for So,
10000.
One due October LIST, 1906, for SS,
10000.
One due October 1st, 1907, for 49,,
500. 0o.
The same to be delivered to the
Treasurer of Winnesbeik county,
Iowa, and to be by him delivered to
the National Bank of Decorah, Iowa,
on receiving credit for said amounts.
On motion adjourned to l 100 p. m.
1 :00 p. m. Board met according to
adjournment
The County Treasurer was directed
TO refund soc poll tax to y. H..
Seim Of pleasant township, the saue
being an erroneous tax paid in 1902.
Moved and seconded that George
Draper be employed to superlntend
the construction of the court house at
So so per day for time actually en-
ployed carried.
Moved, seconded and carried that
George Higgins be given the old court
house ON condition that he furnishes a
satisfactory bond for the removal of
the same, the parties bidding on it at
the time of the sale not coming up to
the terms of their agreement.
The Auditor was on motion author
lied to approve the bond of Mr.. Hig-
gins when the same is presented.
The per diem and mileage of mem
bers was allowed as follows:
NJ. j. Nicholson days and 10 miles
$17.5C.
@. o. Moore days and miles
$16 sc.
o. L. Wennes days and 16 miles
S17.6o.
r. S. Wolfenberger days and lS
miles ST. 80.
M. A. Kubish 4 days and IS miles
$3.50.
The minutes were read and ap-
proved.
On motion adjourned
M. j. Nicholson, Chairman.
Attest: f. A. Masters,
County Auditor and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

The house was packed full last
night, and the audience was perfectly
satisfied with the excellent perform
ance cf "The Boy Tramp" The play
is pretty, full of fun and human in
terest, and is much improved since its
production here last season, both in
cast and scenic effects. The company
are all capable people and acted their
parts in a most masterly manner.
Frank G. King is very clever come
dian after the style of Roland Reed,
and made as great hit With the big
audience. The scenery is big fea-
ture and was received with loud ap-
plause. Times. Buffalo, N. Y. AT
Steyer's opera house Friday night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
Administrative Sale.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed administrators is authorized
and empow cred by order of Court to
sell the following described real estate :
Lots 13, IA. 10, and l6, of Block q
in Paine and O'Connor's addition TO
the City of Decorah, Iowa, otherwise
on lower Mill street. Application
should be made to Mrs. Lyman Morse,
admx, 6l3 Mechanic ST., or NJ nj.
Berg, atty, at law, office Engbertson' s
block. S-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
Very Low Rates.

To points in Montana, Idaho, Wash
ington, Oregon, British, Columbia,
Utah and Colorado, in effect daily
from FEBRUARY 18th to April 3Oth, via
Chicago Great Western Railway.
Write to j. p, Elmer, G. p A.. Chic
ago for full particulars. tApl30
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

Notwithstanding the fact that the
last session of the Fifty-seventh Con-
gress was almost barren of any success
full legislation, the Congress as a
whole will go down in history as one
of the most important in years. 1t
has defeated much bad legislation and
enacted much that will be of lasting
benefit to the nation. The ship sub
sidy bill and the statehood bill have
not been allowed to pass. The Philip
pine islands have been given stable
currency. The regular army has been
made more efficient. A general mill
tia law has been passed. The last
vestige of the war taxes of 1898 has
been swept away. The duty on coal
has been suspended for year. The
department of commerce and labor
has been established. Provision has
been made for the expansion Of the
cultivatable area of the United States
by the irrigation of arid lands, Laws
which will make it possible to
handle the trust question more effect
lively have been placed upon the sta
tute books. After years of discus
sion the construction of canal TO
unite the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
finally has been determined upon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

The Register and Leader remarks
that the senators must feel just about
as big as small boys made to stay af-
ter school to get their lessons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

Tubes of gelatine containing germs
of disease warranted to kill locusts
and grasshoppers are tc be distributed
to American farmers. Several insects
will be inoculated and then released
in order to spread the disease.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

An old account book owned by a
farmer shows that in 1866 he paid S5. so
for ten pounds of coffee So. 33 for ten
pounds of sugar; 81. n for ~ spools of
thread 81. 20 for one gallon kerosene
oi1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

1t is said that the profitable hen eats
sixteen times her weight in year.
Her eggs are six times her own weight
and worth six times the cost of her
food. Feed plenty of wheat, oats,
grits, clover and bone and less corn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

This time next year we shall bt
worrying ourselves gray-haired owe,
presidential candidates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

A ton and half of mushrooms are
raised in Chicago in each week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
Subscription Price s1.50 per year.
Offlce-31 West Water Street.
Telephone No. Is.
CURRENT COMMENT

Don't believe that every one else in
the world is happier than you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

If it's bilious attack, take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets and quick recovery is GER
tain. For sale by N. N. Quandahl &
Go.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

Senator Allison began his sixth
term in the Senate Thursday. He has
the distinction of breaking all pre-
vious records in length of service in
the Senate. A large number of the
present members were childl en- when
he began his service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

The people of the United States last
year smoked 5000, 600, 600 cigars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

A new grain is heralded from the
west. 1t is called "cCrn wheat" be-
cause it has the nature of both those
cereals, though it is true wheat. Its
grains are twice as large as the or
dinary grains of wheat, and it will be
used for fattening hogs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11

No less than $500, 600, 900 of Ameri-
can capital is invested in Mexico. We
own 20 per cent of Mexican railroads.
have $50, 900, 600 invested in Mexican
mines, S2S, 900, 900 in Mexican agricul-
ture, and $l5, ,0O0,0 600 in Mexican
manufacturing and as much in Mexi-
can banking. American capital owns
most of the Mexican smelters, electric
light plants, street railways, tele
phone and telegraph lines, besides
many mercantile establishments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-11
DOINGS OF THE CITY DADS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF MEETING
Purchase New Lot, Grant Permit for An.
other Saloon, Accept Light Report
and Transact Other
Business
March 4, 1908.
| met in regular

MaFCIl 4, lJUO.
The City Council met in regular
session
Mayor Daubney presiding.
Members present, O'Neil, MARROW,
Haas, Bernatz. Vance and Bucknell,
Mr. Adams and Mr.. Harmon absent.
The minutes of the previous meet
ings were read and approved.
The report of the City Treasurer
was read and accepted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT,
Whereas, the following claims have
been examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, therefore be 1T
Resolved. That they be allowed and
that the money necessary TO pay the
same be and is hereby appropriated
and tie Mayor and Clerk are directed
to issue orders on the City Treasurer
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
Teachers Examination.

An examination of applications for
teachers certificates for School District
No. S, Clear Greek county, Colorado, will
be held at the high school room in Idaho
Springs "n Friday and Saturday,. Sept
ember 4th and 5th. The first session will
commence on Friday at a M. Further
information given upon application at the
Office of the secretary.
John G, Roberts,
Pres Board of Education.
Attest: School Dist. No, :.
Royal R. Graham, Secretary.
Idaho Springs, Aug. 76, 1908.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

John Owen made visit to the Teller
mine on Wednesday and returned very
well satisfied with that proposition.
Since taking hold of the active work of
development he has sunk the shaft 800
feet. making the total depth 400 feet
Drifting is now in progress and at the
time of his visit the ore body showed free
gold in generous quantities. Paintings
made showed values that would approx
mate 100 ozs. gold to the ton. Il have
made up my mind" said Mr.. Owen,
''from my experience with the sun and
Moon, the Gum Tree and the Teller, not
to speak of other propositions in this
camp, that parties who think of only
developing their properties to the depth
of 200 or $50 feet, and then drifting, are
making a grave and costly mistake. My
experience has been that double that dis
tance will result III the opening of larger
ore bodies and consequently more salts
factory results in a financial way" The
experience of Mr.. Owen is not confined
to himself, we may add. 1t has been IL
lustrated all over the county.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

On last Saturday afternoon, Miss Bella
Weinberger entertained a few of her girl
friends in honor of her cousin Miss Fan
ME Weinberger of Denver. very pleas
ant afternoon was enjoyed by all present.
Those present were the Misses Florence
Williamson, Florence Bond, Margaret
Williamson, Nettie Ellis, Eunice Thomp'
son and friend Laura Nowert of Central
City, Mary and Helen Roberts, Helen
Black, Mayme Freestone, Fannie Vein
berger, Ethel Robinson of Denver, and
Bella Weinberger.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Louis Ferrianchich, a miner employed
in the Gem upraise met with a peculiar
accident last Tuesday. He was standing
on ladder in the man way when a rock
above him was dislodged, striking him
ON the back of the head in its descent.
The blow did not even daze him at the
time, but severe pains in the head rapidly
followed and he was forced to seek relief
from a physician. Examination revealed
no fracture of the skull, but heroic treat
ment was resorted TO to reduce the swell
ing. The patient is now resting easily.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Jim Ogden, Al, Straub, Jules Huillet,
Howard Quick and George Chapman
started last Thursday for ten days out
ing over in Route county on combined
hunting, fishing and business trip. While
there they intend to round up bunch of
range bronchoes and bring them to this
city to be broken. If they succeed in
landing the bunch, the fun to be witnessed
here this winter when the animals will be
brought into obedience will make Chey-
enne's Frontier day look like white chip.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
LOW Rates East.

On September I, s, IS and October 9th
the Rock Island System will sell tickets
from Denver, Colorado Springs and Pue-
bio to all points in Indiana, Louisville,
KY, and many points in Ohio at rate of
one and one third fare for the round trip,
good for return thirty days from date of
sale, For particulars see your nearest
ticket agent or write, Hal S. Ray, General
Agent, Denver, Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

A lady member of the Women of
Woodcraft was bitten by dog during a
meeting of the order last Wednesday
night, and the wounds have proven most
painful and annoying. She was crossing
the lodge room and stopped to caress a
huge ST. Bernard dog which had been
sleeping on the floor, when the animal
sprang upon her grasping her face be-
tween his immense jaws. Two teeth en-
tered the lady's upper lip and the flesh
was badly lacerated below the ear on the
side of the head and below the
jaw. 1t required the attendance of a
physician to dress the wounds.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
Note of General Interest.

Mr.. Adolph Nelson is now in the east
ern market making purchases for his
local establishment. Patrons that desire
any special article in any line that cannot
be purchased locally, Mr., Nelson will be
glad to make the selection for them
while he is east if they will leave the
order at the store on or before September
IS.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

The partnership existing under the
name of Lueders & Anderson was dis
solved last Monday, John Lueders pur-
chasing Andersons interest in the busi-
ness. The two had been associated to-
gether for sixteen years, and the relations
were most harmonious. Mr.. Anderson
has concluded to devote his attention en-
tirely to mining and milling in the future.
Mr.. Lueders will hereafter conduct the
business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

A E Straub formed one of fishing
party that departed for an outing in the
wilds of North park this week. Mr..
Straub informed our reporter confidential
" that he had to get away from the gee
whiz of biz and get little rest. All this
season he has been so busy attending to
his livery and hauling of heavy machinery
that he has had no time TO recreate, and
now that the season is nearly over and
the deer seasouis approaching, he pro-
poses to let the business run itself for a
while without the old man. However,
while he is away, such matters will be
attended by competent people, as he enl-
ploys the very best of help and is con-
fident that all who want either a good
team, with or without driver, or machin-
cry hauled, will find the Straub barn fully
prepared to satisfy the most exacting
Recently, as Siftings has noted, Mr..
Straub has been doing large part of the
machinery hauling in this imme diate
neighborhood, and he naturally wishes to
keep up the good work so that the years
record will show to the best advantage.
While he is away in the wilds of North
park, chasing the festive deer within
legal limits or whipping the streams for
the big trout that are reported to exist
there in unlimited numbers. he hopes that
all his friends who have work in his line
will rember that business goes on at the
came old stand. 1t is really funny, isn't
it, that one can't go away on a sporting
trip and entirely forget that rent, salary
and the other items of expense are for
ever with the business left behind.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

H. B. Sheldon on last Saturday broke
a three weeks fast by partaking of a
broiled beefsteak fully as large as silver
dollar This was upon the advice of his
physician, who did not wish to see any
kilowatts blown over the range at this in
clement time year. Mr.. Sheldon states
that during his fast he lost some 40
pounds, and he will now Systematically
endeavor to recover lost territory as fast
as possible. 1t is to be hoped that he
will be able to attend to his society
duties in the near future.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
Annual Meeting.

Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F., at
Baltimore, Md, September 2I-26. $48.45
for the round trip. Ticket on sale Sept
ember II IS and 10TH. Final return limit
October 3rd. See local agent for further
particulars.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

George I. Williams and Guy Wood
ring have been working upon the Wheat
land, situate on Trail run, and have
taken out a shipment of II tons for Thos.
S. O'Neill, who holds an option from A.
H. Rollar, lessee. The result will deter
mine whether great deal of work will
be done upon that old property.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Manager c. T. McDanie1s was in the
county capital for several days this week
looking after the business of the tele-
phone company. He was accompanied
by his wife and Mrs. and Miss Freestone,
being the guests of friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Jesse Coe, an employee of the electric
light company, fell from one of the poles
last Wednesday, severely injuring his
right hip. The services of a physician
were required TO relieve the pain, but it
is thought no serious results will follow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Robert Mathews and family have this
week removed from this city to their
former home at Shelbina, Missouri. Mr.
Mathews is an excellent mechanic in the
carpenter line, and the family made many
friends during their short residence here.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

All of the employees of the Lysle Mas
on grocery house went up to Alice last
Sunday for days fun. They took along
a goodly supply of eatables and visited
all the numerous points of interests.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Messers. Jno. Acheson, Guy ArkiIls,
F. E. Angove, Bob Baer, and Frank
Sandstrom, accompanied by J. R. Rowe
and Jerry Sill went over to Central City
Thursday night to bowl against the crack
team of that place. They were defeated
by a score of 23oo to 2I33. A return
game will be played in this city week
from tonight.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Willis Bristol, manager of the Gold
Fissure at Empire, is shipping ore to the
Idaho Springs Reduction company mill
and the returns are very satisfactory.
There is said to be good deal of ore on
the plats and the shipments will be steady
from now on.