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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Tendency of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventive measures. The
best thought of the world is being
given to the subject. 1t is easier and
better to prevent than to cure. 1t
has been fully demonstrated that
pneumonia, one of the most dangerous
diseases that medical men have to
contend with, can be prevented by the
use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Pneumonia always results from a cold
or from an attack of influenza grip,
and it has been observed that this
remedy counteracts. any tendency of
these diseases toward pneumonia.
This has been fully proven in many
thousands of cases. in which this rene
dy has been used during the great pre-
valence of colds and grip in recent
years, and can be relied upon with
implicit confidence. Pneumonia often
results from slight cold when no
danger is apprefended until it is sud
denly discovered that there is fever
and difficulty in breathing and pains
iu the chest, then it is announced that
the patient has pneumonia. Be on
the safe side and take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is
contracted. 1t always cures. For
sale by N. N. Quandahl g. Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Firemen'S Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet given by. the
city of DEBORAH to its volunteer fire
department occurred at the St. Cloud
hotel last evening, and was one of the
most enjoyable events of the kind
ever held. The bows were out in full
uniform, and with them were former
members of the department., the city
council, and officials, members of the
city press, etc. The banquet was of a
very high order, the many toothsome
delicacies being served in most pleas
ing manner, and the tables being
attractively arranged. The ST. Cloud
people are to be congratulated upon
serving so excellent banquet. May or
F. w. Daubney in his usual inimitable
style officiated as POSTMASTER, and
after the serving of the banquet an
hour was spent listening to responses
to toasts by Dan Shea, S. V. Potter,
E. @. Bailey, DR.. A. F. Barfoot, DR..
F. W. Daubney, Ben Bear, H. j.
Green, DR.. W. R. Toye, E. w. Cut
ting, M. A. Harmon and R. f. B..
Portman, interspersed with we'll rem
dered selections by the Lumbermen' Is
Quartette. 1t was altogether an event
long to be remembered as a most pleas
ant one by those who participated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Hotel Fire at Cedar Ranids.

The burning of the Clifton hotel at
Cedar Rapids last Thursday morning
was one of the most appalling similar
disasters which the state has exper-
fenced. Some eighty guests were
penned in their rooms by the smoke
and flames, and the only means of
escape was to leap from their win
dows to the hard pavement below.
Six persons were burned to death
and about forty injured, among whom
was d. P. Halves, of this city, who
escaped by jumping onto the roof of
an adjacent building, uninjured save
a severely strained back. Nearly
all OF the guests had to leave every
thing and escape in their night
clothing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Botanical Research in Cuba.

Monday evening Cashier e. W. d.
Holway departed on trip to Cuba,
where he will spend six weeks. in
botanical research ON that island He
is sent by the New York Botanical
Garden in company with two noted
professors of Columbia University,
which is an honor that falls to but
few men in this country. Mr.. Hol-
way is recognized authority on
botany, as is we'll known here. and
this trip will afford him delightful
respite from strenuous business life,
occupied in diversion which is to
him most pleasant. All join in wish
ing him pleasant and profitable
voyage. ats
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Will Leave DEBORAH.

The many friends of Mr.. W. E..
Teskey and family will regret to
learn That he has about decided to re-
sign his position as city freight agent
of the 9. NJ. & st. P. Ry, and will
move his family to Grenada. MINI.
where he will engage in the general
merchandise business. The family
will be greatly missed from business,
social and church circles 1t is gen.
orally understood that Mr.. Fred Am
bli, who has been his efficient assist
ant, will receive and accept the ap-
pointment as freight agent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Trout Run Summer Home.

DR.. A. j. Swezey closed the deal
Monday for the purchase of the Klein
property at Trout Run, which he will
have fitted up into an ideal summer
home. He secured the stone house,
rhree and one-half acres of land, and
also two acres purchased of Chas.
Allison, adjoining the other on the
east. This land includes the beauti-
full grove of natural trees east of the
house. He will probably tear down
the ston" house, and build fine cot
tage on the property, which will make
a beautiful summer home when COM
plete.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
MRS. OLE EGGE.

Mrs. Mary Egge, nee Kreutter,
wife of Ole N. Egge, passed away last
Thursday, Feb 10th, at her home in
this city, from consumption, after an
illness of about year. She was born
Feb. Is. 1860, and was married to Ole
Egge in 1882. She is survived by her
husband and two sons, a daughter
having died little over a year ago.
The funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon, from the First
Norwegian Lutheran church. The
husband and children have the sincere
sympathy of all, in the death of a
kind and loving wife and mother.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
THE ANGEL OF DEATH
CLAIMS SEVERAL THE PAST WEEK
Brief Sketches of the Lives of Those Who
Have Been Called to Their Last
Resting Place During
the Week.
B. H. WELLS.

Mr.. B. H. Wells, one of our we'll
known residents, passed away at his
home on Washington street Monday
morning at three O'Clock, after an
illness of a year, from Bright's
disease, being very sick for about a
week past. He was 81 years of age,
was born at Deer River, N. Y, Sept.
%, 1921, was married to Miss Anna
Renne in 1854, and in 1868 moved
near Postville, Iowa. where he
operated farm for a number of years
until. 1887. when he retired and moved
to DEBORAH, where he has since lived.
He leaves wife and five daughters
to mourn his loss, son having died
in infancy. The daughters are Mrs.
w. E. Hoyt, of Elma, Iowa; Mrs. T..
l. Clifford, of DEBORAH Mrs. q. s..
Barnum, of Lemp, Idaho; Mrs. Fred
Palmerton, of Leroy, MINI. and Miss
Bernace, at home. Mr.. Wells had a
wide acquaintance throughout this
county from his long residence in this
vicinity, and had gained many warm
friendships, who will mourn his death
and unite with us in extending sym
pathy to the bereaved ones. The
funeral services are being held this
morning at ten o'clock, at the fami y
residence, Rev. X. W.. Robbins
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Notice..

There will be on and after March
first no morning collection of mail
except on the business streets and the
following places; from the box al
First Lutheran church, at Frank
Young's corner, Tracy & Riley and
at west end of bridge to West DEBORAH.
All mail to go out on morning train
must be deposited at these places be,
fore 8 As a. IN.
BY order of P. o. Department.
@. N. Goddard, Postmaster.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Landers Blu iIding Leased.

John G. Hexom has leased for a
term of years the Landers building
on Water street, formerly occupied by
Brunt & Parman, and will on May
10Th open a new store, handling
groceries and shoes as heretofore. We
understand that he will also conduct
his Washington street store for time,
at least. Mr.. Hexom is one of our
most progressive business men, has
always enjoyed large patronage, and
no doubt will increase his trade by
the new move. He secures thus one
of the very best locations and build
ings in the city. s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Report of Grand Jury.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
We, the Grand Jury for the Feb
rnary term, 1908, say that we visited
the County Poor Farm and Insane
Hospital and found everything il
good condition.
N. III. Adams, Foreman.
James Lester,
George Allen,
Levi Peck.
A. p. Anderson,
Jonas Anderson,
Amel Koch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Washington Street Property Sold.

The deal was consummated on Satur-
day for the purchase by Mrs. Geo. w.
Higgins of three lots in the business
portion of the city, the two on Wash
ington street belonging to Elias Reed,
and the building on one of them, also
the Geo. Schamel lot on Main street,
near the other lots. We understand
that $1,000 was paid for the Reed lots
and building, and $500 for the
Schamel lot. This is good piece of
property, and it is reported that sub
stantial building will be built there
in the near future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Some Auction Sales.

We have been doing quite. a bust
ness in printing auction bills during
the past week, and the following sale
dates may be of interest to our read
ers:
Feb. 26th-E. j. Thorson, three
miles north of Satire, two miles
south of Quandahl.
Feb. 27th-M. j. Holverson, four
miles southeast of Satire, Hanover
township, Allamakee county.
March 3d-Jacob Hove, Glenwood
township, three miles east of Canoe
store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Woman's Relief Corps Supper.

The Womans Relief Corps will
give supper on next Saturday even
ing. Feb. 2Sth, in their rooms in the
Engbretson block. supper 20 cents.
The following menu will be served
Barbacued beef, escalloped potatoes,
escalloped corn, rolls, brown bread,
baked beans, pickles, jelly, salad,
cake and coffee. Everyone cordially
invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Ole 0lsOn-BOw Knot.

The Ole Olson young mems club
and the Bow Knot young ladies' club,
Joined forces Monday evening, in a
very pleasant Washington birthday
party at the rooms of the Frohsinn
society Monday evening. They were
costumed in colonial dress, and report
a most ENJOYABLE evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
ALICE OAKLAND.

Alice, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Absalon Oakland, the section foreman
OF the Rock Island, died ON Monday
morning from blood poisoning result
ing from tooth trouble, at the age of
five years. The funeral services are
being held today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25

-$l00-Dr. f. Detchon's Anti iu-
retic may be worth to you more than
500 if you have child who soils bed
ding from incontinence of water dur.
ing sleep. Cures old and young alike.
1t arrests the trouble at once. ST..
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, De-
corah, La. 1926
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25

Those fine black unfinished
worsted suits come from Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
Card of Thanks.

To all who showed sympathy and
assisted us in any way at the sickness
and death of our beloved wife and
mother we wish to express our heart
felt thanks
Ole N. Egge and Children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25

Examine the fine line of box
candy at Hedges. att
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
Better Values Than Ever.

Months ago we purchased cloth and
are having made up for us about 300
mems and young mems suits, which
we will open the spring season by
selling at $40 They are without
doubt the best $40 suit in Iowa. Bears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25

New neckwear, new shirts, new
everything at Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25
WANT
COLUMN

Rates-One cent per nothing
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25

The great theatrical success,
David Harum" by splendid COM
pany, at the Grand tonight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-02-25

"A full line of Allegrettes just in
at Hedges. att
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Deceptions of wild Birds.

Falcons, hawks-the largest species
can compress their feathers and look
very slim if they think it necessary to
do so. AS to the owls, they can hump
up into any position they think most
suitable. 1t is useless to look for thest.
self preserving traits in any of the
family kept In geological collections.
for the birds are SO accustomed to see
large numbers of people passing and
repassing or standing in front of them
that they treat the whole matter with
perfect Indifference. They know that
at certain time their food will be
brought them and that they are other
wise perfectly safe. Then the raptores
In wild state have a bloom on their
plumage like the bloom on a bunch of
grapes, which is not often seen when In
captivity. Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
THE ORIGIN OF COFFEE.
why the Berry Defies Production In
the United States.

As to the history of coffee, the legend
runs that it was first found growing
wild in Arabia. Hadji Omar, dervish,
discovered it in 1885, 617 years ago. He
was dying of hunger in the wilderness,
when, finding some small round ber-
r1es, he tried to eat them, but they were
bitter. He tried roasting them, and
these he finally STEPPED In some water
held in the hollow of his hand and
found the decoction as refreshing as if
he had partaken of solid food He hur-
ried back to Mocha, from which he had
been banished, and, inviting the wise
men to partake of his discovery, they
were so well pleased with it that they
made him a saint
The story is told that coffee was in
troduced into the West Indies in 1923
by Chirac, French physician, who
gave a Norman gentleman of the name
of De Clieux, captain of infantry on
his way to Martinique, a single plant
The sea voyage was a stormy one, the
vessel was driven out of her course, and
drinking water became so scarce that
y,
with an affection for his coffee plant.
divided his portion of water with it and
succeeded in bringing it to Martinique,
although weak, not in hopeless condi-
ton. There he planted 1t in his garden.
protected it with fence of thorns and
watched it daily until the end of the
year, when he gathered two pounds of
coffee, which he distributed among the
inhabitants of the island to be planted
by them. From Martinique coffee trees
in turn were sent to Santo Domingo,
Guadaloupe and other neighboring is
lands
The coffee tree is an evergreen shrub.
growing, in its natural state, to a height
of fourteen to eighteen feet 1t is usu-
ally kept trimmed, however, for con-
venience in picking the berries, which
grow along the branches close to the
leaves and resemble in shape and color
ordinary cherries. The tree cannot be
grown above the frost line, neither can
1t be successfully grown in the tropics.
The most successful climate for produc-
ton Is that found at an altitude of
about 1000 feet. Anything much above
this is in danger Of frost, which is fatal
to the tree, and when coffee is grown
much below this it requires artificial
shade, which materially increases the
cost of production and does not produce
as marketable berries. 1t is owing to
this particular requirement that coffee
has never been successfully produced
in the United States-Success.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
TO NOW DOWN YANKEES.
The Chain Shot Cannon That Was
Invented by n Georgian.

The Chain Shot Cannon That Was
Invented by n Georgian.
A double barreled cannon designed to
sweep down whole regiments of Union
soldiers is one of the relics of the civil
war and is perhaps the only shooting
iron" of the kind in the world.
Immediately after war was declared
an iron worker named John Gilleland,
then employed in one of the Athens
foundries, decided that he could make
cannon with two barrels which should
be more effective than a dozen of the
usual kind. The death dealing inven-
ton was to be charged with iron balls
of u nonexplosive nature, TO which was
to be attached long stout chain, so
simultaneously the balls and chain
would NOW down men by companies.
The cannon was cast. When it was
entirely finished the inventor invited a
number of his friends to pine thicket
on hill on the outskirts of the city to
see it work. The double barreled thing
was placed in position on the/hillside
and heavy charge of powder rammed
home in each barrel and the chained
balls loaded on top of this. The invent
ors friends kept at a safe distance, and
he applied the fuse. One charge of pow
der and ball went off," but the other
didn't. AS the heavy ball shot out it
carried with it the chain to the full
length, ripping and cavorting around,
over and under the pine saplings, rocks
and mud, tearing up small trees and
earth, and finally came circling back to
the cannon which held the other ball
with chain attached. The inventor was
struck on one arm by the ball, now
nearly spent, and knocked senseless,
while friends feared to go near. sup
posing that the other barrel might take
a notion to discharge. 1t was some time
before the discharged ball lay motion
less near the upturned cannon. The in
ventor's arm was shattered, making
amputation necessary.
This was the first and last trial of the
cannon which was to NOW down the
Yankees. Mr.. Gilleland lost hope and
interest with his arm, and the cannon
was permitted to remain on the hill for
many months, but was finally carted
into the city, where for years it did
most effective duty in celebrating cleo
ttons and Christmas day. By and by the
old death dealer was missed from its
place near the old city hall, and no one
seemed to know what had become of it.
Finally, after diligent search. it was
found in junk shop. From this place
1t was resurrected, and the city council
made an appropriation sufficient to
have it mounted and placed near the
Confederate monument, Immediately
opposite the government building.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
At the Theater.

One Of the most annoying things in
the world is to go to the theater and
sit back Of man who has been to see
the play and insists upon telling his
companion all about the performance
and what's coming next. The other
night at one Of the local playhouses a
man was greatly annoyed by the occu-
pant Of the seat In front of him talk
ing in a loud voice about what was
going to happen on the.stage. Finally,
when the talk became incessant, he
exclaimed:
what an Internal nuisancep'
The man in front turned around and
said in threatening voice:
do you refer to me, sirr
mo, indeed" replied the man in the
row behind. II was simply saying
what thought of the actors. They
are making SO much noise that can't
hear one-half of your interesting and
valuable conversation" = Philadelphia
Press
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

Rolling ground is the best for an or
chard
Blighted leaves and branches on fruit
trees should be cut off and burned.
That tree does not bear well every
year is not an indication of disease
Most effective pruning is done in the
early stages of the orchards growth.
One advantage in pruning during the
summer is that the wounds heal very
quickly.
Dead branches arc oetcn the means
Of conveying decay TO an otherwise
healthy trunk.
In pruning roses cutting back closely
produces, as rule, fewer blossoms. but
of a finer quality.
Never prune tree unless there is
good reason why limb or branch
should be taken off.
A moderately heavy soil that has been
underdrained and subsoiled and thel,
carefully worked is capable of produe.
ing the heaviest crops of fruit.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
MAKING BREAD.

Biscuit and rolls require hotter
oven than bread.
Bread should rise to twice its original
quantity before it is ready to bake
The sponge should be set at night if
the baking is to be done in the morn
ing; otherwise set it early in the morn
ing.
Bread and biscuits should rise in u
moderately warm place, for If too cold
1t will be heavy or if too hot it is likely
to sour.
Milk is preferable for mixing. In
some cases the quantity used will have
to be varied little, as some flour will
absorb more moisture than Others
A good sponge can be made of one
pint of sifted flour, one cake of COM
pressed yeast dissolved in a cupful of
warm water and liquid enough to
make a batter. 1t should be left to
rise till light-EXchange.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
The Cow and the O. In India.

Few people travelling in India can
fail to notice the part played, whether
in the flesh or its representation, by the
COW and the OK. Sacred cattle wander
unmolested and unmolesting through
the streets of the cities, more especial
ly in the south, generally decorated
with garlands of flowers; stone man
dis" the bulls of silva, keep guard be-
fore his temples and round his tanks;
they are portrayed in fresco or in cary
ing on the walls of many a rock cavern.
Oxen turn mills, plow the land, are the
drawers and carriers of water and,
above all, are invaluable for drawing
loads. Cattle, as Is well known, are by
Hindoos held in great and superstitious
reverence, Ganges water poured over a
cows tail being equivalent to the kiss
ing Of the sacred book or taking an
oath. Yet, unfortunately, the draft bull
often receives very rough treatment at
his drivers hands. So long as the ami
mails life is not taken Ill treatment
counts as nothing among these people
who regard the brutes as sacred.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
A Unique Command.

AT Boulogne, during a royal recep-
ton, a number of English ladies in
their anxiety to see everything pressed
with such force against the soldiers
who were keeping the line that the lat
ter were forced to give way and gen.
orally were-to use the expression Of
policemen-"h "hindered in the execution
of their duty" The officer in COM
mand, observing the state of affairs,
called out:
Zone roll of the drum-if they don't
stand back kiss them all''
After the first sound of the drum
the ladies took to flight.
eff they had been French" said a
Partisan journal, they would have
remained to a woman" = Illustrated
Bits.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Sudden Lapse of Memorv.

Il saw the whole thing" said the
passenger with the nose glasses. Il was
standing on the front platform when
the car hit the wagon. 1t was all the
fault of the blamed driver He started
to cross the track when the car wasn't
ten feet away. The motorman shut off
the power and put on the brakes, but
he couldn't stop in time. Some Of these
fool drivers are always doing that sort
of thing. 1t would serve 'em right if''-
Here policeman with a notebook
came along.
did you see how this happenedT'' he
asked.
"Me" said the man with the nose
glasses. Gosh, no! I don't know a
thing about it."-Chicago Tribune
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
DLsenchRnted.

Until l met you, Matilda" he muir
INJURED in voice husky with emotion,
81 believed that all women were de-
ceitfgl, but when l look into your clear.
beautiful eyes l behold there the very
soul of candOr and loyalty"
George" she exclaimed with enthu-
siasm, "this is the happiest moment !
have known since papa took me to the
London oculistr'
London oculistr
eyes, dear; you never would have
known that my left eye is glass one"
Then the moon went under cloud,
and George sat down and buried his
face in the sofa cushion.-London An
sWers.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
A Doubling Father.

Mr.. George Manville Fem was in
the Reform club one afternoon, says a
London journal, when he noticed that
an old gentleman, a friend of his, was
looking rather perturbed, so he in
quired If there was anything the mat
ter. "Well," said the old gentleman,
"the fact is my son has got a play
coming out tonight, and 1 fear it will
be ghastly failure. He can write
pretty little plays when he likes, but
this one he has written is a nonsensical
sort of thing, and Pm sure 1t won't
do at all. However, I suppose l must
go and see it." The sons name was
William S. Gilbert, and the play was
"Trial by jury