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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
HESPER
ON our Regular Correspondent. !

From our Regular Correspondent.
March Z, 1904.
Mrs Fanny Darlington was taken
sick with lung trouble on Friday.
Mrs. Thomas and little daughter Of
DEBORAH were guests at Mrs. M. L.
Engle's last week.
Whsle Hubbell of Sparta, Wis, is
visiting friends in Hesper and vicin-
ity.
Wei are sorry to write that Fred
Meader is again confined to his home
with quincy.
H. A. Noecker and family Sundayed
with relatives at Prosper.
David Welch has been confined to
his home since Christmas owing to
poor health.
The R. N. A. held their social at
the home OF ". r. WEIGH last Satur-
day evening.
J. L. Ramlo has been suffering from
| rheumatism all winter.
Mrs. B. o. Burreson and daughters
have been visiting parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thingvold since Friday.
We sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilleman In the loss of their eldest
daughter.
Miss Gae Weber recently closed a
winters term of school in district
No. 3.
7. G.. Meader has been confined to
pneumonia.
DR.. Cady of Mabel has several cases
| of pneumonia in Hesper and vicinity.
Rev. Dorcas and Pickering dined
| with Mesdames Cameron and MOffatt
one day last week.
We notice the sparrows are busy
building their nests.
Mrs. Fanny Welch Babcock and two
children of Lisbon. N. d. are visiting
relatives.
Jane" farce comedy in three
acts will be given by the Mabel ORA
matte Club under the direction oil
Victor Vannatta in the hall Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Hutchins spen,
Sunday with A. E Allen and wife OF
Mabel.
Mrs. Quinnell has sold her farm tc
N. Lein and is moving her household
goods to Spring Grove, where she will
make her future home.
Mrs. Halder johnson is unable te
be out owing to sickness.
| One of the little daughters of Stone
Tweeten has been suffering from q
siege of lung fever.
| A little nine pound daughter was a
welcome arrival at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred McMillen Sunday
night.
| The Nj. w. A have decided to have
their play in the near future.
J. Clulsburg is a very sick man from
pneumonia at this writing.
Miss Gae Weber takes her departure
in about week for the Empire neal
| Denver, Colo. She goes by the way
of Kansas where she expects to STOP
over and visit numerous relatives be-
fore reaching her destination. We
wish her safe and prosperous jour
ney.
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Correspondence.
! News happenings OF the County,
reported by q competent corps of writer's.
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years has lived with his son George
south of town died Wednesday night
of Bright's disease. Funeral services
were held at theMethodist church Fri
day afternoon. This was the third
funeral in one week.
James Palmer who has been doing
blacksmithing here for the past six
months returned to DEBORAH yesterday.
r. Olson takes his place in the shop.
Joseph Hanson of Hay Springs came
last week to spend short time with
his sister. Mrs. Geo. Morrison.
Frank Kimball of DEBORAH was here
on business for Eric Anderson Satur-
day. .
A pleasant time is reported at the
sewing circle at Mrs. j. Headington S
Thursday. So. 80 was the receipt of
the day
w. Telford of Canada was here cal
ling on old neIghbors last week.
Mrs. Bennett will entertain the sew
ing circle Wednesday afternoon.
We learn that W. F. Harvey will
move back on his farm this spring.
II lis old neighbors welcome him hack.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The Easter number of the New Idea
Woman's Magazine is galaxy of
bright contributions, which are, at
the same time, practical hints to the
demonstrating woman. Among the
special articles, "Automobiling for
Men and Women" tells the proper
costume for those who indulge in this
popular sport. There is another of
those important papers on Psyche
Physical Culture" telling a woman
how she may preserve her beauty and
"a Word for the Easter Bride" is full
of good, sound counsel to the novice
in housekeeping. The second of the
series of brief Business Talks for
Women" is given. and it's advice will
prove valuable and wholesome to all
women who will heed it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
SATIRE.

(From our regular correspondent
March Z, 1904.
Henry Stinson who has been teach
ing the Highlandville school the past
two years, visited with Aker's Sun
day last. His term CLOSES next Fri
day after which be returns to his
home near Cresco.
The l.. A. S. met with Mrs. E. H.
Ford last Thursday and in spite of
the rough and slippery roads a large
crowd and good meeting was re-
ported.
Mrs. H. G. Hanson has been i'll Il G
past, week, but is now glad to report
that she is convalescing
e. Mikelson who has been hauling
cream for the Highlandville creamery
has now resigned his job to resume
his work on the farm. II. o. Aker is
for the present substituted as his sue.
cessor.
Miss Myrtle Johnson spent Sunday
with home folks, returning Sunday
afternoon to her school. which is a
few miles south of Ridgeway.
Miss Maggie Leland closed a very
successful term of school in district
No. ?. Saturday, Feb. 81.
Misses Mamie Juye and Hattie Han
son came up from DEBORAH on Friday
a week ago, returning on the follow
Ing Monday to school duties at De.
corah Institute.
P. j. Bidne was seen passing
through our village one day last week
being around on business interests for
the Highlandville creamery.
The Saervold lecture was we'll at
tended and about $34 was taken in
which was to be equally divided be.
tween the lecturer and the Young
Peoples Society, this being a nice
sum for the benefit of the society.
Ed. Saervold who has been assisting
his brother in the presenting of these
views is now taking rest and visit
ing with relatives in this vicinity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
CASTALIA
rom our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
March 8, 1904.
Sickness is the thing nowadays.
Manuel Schofield took the train
Wednesday for Cresco.
Lloyd Riggs was a Postville caller
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Daniel Bush visited her daugh-
ter at Monona last week.
The A. o. U. W. held a special
meeting Thursday last, Deputy Graese
being present.
Walter VIM has installed a new
desk in his barber shop
Mrs Bickel returned to Frolich
Saturday, after weeks stay at her
daughters, Mrs. Haefner.
Mrs Livingston Sundayed with
friends here in town.
Will Uley departed Sunday night for
Chicago after a weeks stay with his
parents.
If this warm weather keeps coming
the ball tossers will soon be In good
trim.
Mrs. McMartin moved from the farm
into the house recently vacated by
James Hart
Mr.. and Mrs. Roe Cornell will leave
Thursday for Superior, Wis. after a
months stay with the old folks.
Mrs. James Hart left today for Post
Vile to attend her father who is sick.
Get your seats reserved at the post
office for Musical Hoyles.
Harry Painton was Monona visitor
Monday.
Parker Bollman was greeting old
friends in town FRIDAY
Bessie Allen returned from Med.
Hartford last week, having resigne d
her position as principle of schools
there.
Birdsell Sphar returned Thursday
night from Madison, Wis, where lie
has been attending school.
Henry Neverman announces that lie
is in the pump business and can re-.
pair them In good shape.
Editor Green of the Public Opinion
was IN the city Saturday attending
the Farmers Institute.
0. F. Lambert departs today, Tues
day, for the coast, which leaves va
cancy OH "1st base
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. w. Fl. Haef-
ner last Tuesday, a baby girl. Both
are doing we'll at this writing.
Alfonso Cornell and wife departed
Wednesday for McGregor to attend
the funeral of a relative there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton Bollman gave
party at their place cast of town
last Friday evening. All attending
had a good time, but it was Jared out
coming home, the roads being very
rough.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Batch.
elder, boy, and he is heavy weight
kind.
Don't fail to attend the concert at
the opera house Saturday evening by
the Musical Hoyles. Get your seats
reserved at the post Office.
The Farmers Institute which con-
vened here last Friday and Saturday
was success in every way, there be-
ing a very large crowd in attendance.
A musical program was given Friday
evening for entertainment of those
out of town. Saturday being the
best day. Every available hitching
space in town was occupied.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Many men unconsciously get into
the "not feeling we'll habit" They
magnify their little ailments and
troubles instead of brushing them
away. The mind controls the body to
very large extent and should be ex-
ercised to preserve health. Half of
the mot feeling we'll" grunters are
simply lazy and seeking an excuse to
get out of working. 1t is the gritty,
determined man from whom the fewest
complaints emanate. There's no tonic
like work to get your mind'off from
bodily ailments. If you are mot feel
ing well,'' just rustic little harder
and forget it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
BURR OAK.
Mar c0rraan0ndenIA

IRON our regular correspondent
March s. 1904.
NJ. and Mrs. Jno Pierce of Canton
Sundayed at Geo. Potter's.
Geo. Sheley's family is i'll with the
grip.
Abe Pierce took his son Lester to
Dubuque yesterday to have his eyes
treated by DR.. Seelye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Harvey passed
through here Sunday enroute for De-
corah, having spent few days with
their daughter. Mrs. Vail Of Eliota.
Miss McMullen was compelled by
sickness to close her schoolW ednesday.
Her sister Matte fills her position
this week.
Fred Schoonmaker went to Minnea-
polls yesterday.
Chas Daniels came up to his grand
ma Peacock's Saturday evening, re-
turning on Sunday.
Mrs. Ed. Briggs was housed in with
the grip last week. Bert Kimball
took her place at the store.
The dance was a fizZle Friday night.
What few came went on to the dance
at Hesper.
Frank Morrison moved from Mrs.
Chas. Briggs house into M. O. Mari
cle's house Tuesday.
Robt. Feltis moved Saturday on his
farm four miles southeast of here.
Letters from Ben Ward of Ida Grove,
state they are homesick and longing
for Burr Oak, and will be back here in
few days.
Mrs. P. Decker is recovering from
the grip.
Leah Roberts has the eczema.
James Wade, who went to Oklahoma
two years ago has leased his farm
there and will be back here next
month. No place like old Iowa.
Mr.. Kimber who for the past few
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

This spring you will need nerve
food, one that will cleanse and recon-
struct your nerve centers and wasted
energies. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do 1t. 80 cents. Tea or tab
let's. II. A. Engbretson.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
CALMAR.
From our regular correspondent

March Z, 1904.
Little Kathleen Morris is very i'll
with pneumonia.
Tuesday.
Miss Lottie B. Davis of Fayette was
the guest of Miss Name Hazelton
Tuesday.
Pete Olson is at home for short
visit before beginning his spring trip
on the road.
Mrs. O. Campbell was at Austin
Wednesday.
John Smith visited friends at New
Hampton Wednesday.
DR.. Geist of Ossian was a profess
sional caller here Tuesday.
Mrs. r. Miller came over from De-
corah, Tuesday, to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Clement.
Mrs. Addie Kaye returned Thursday
from months visit with friends in
Cresco and vicinity.
Mrs. Peter Graf went to DEBORAH
Friday to visit her mother.
Miss Margaret Hitler of DEBORAH is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Adolph Meyer
this week.
j. Thompson went to Grand Rapids,
Mich, Thursday for visit with his
parents.
Mrs. M. Everson was called to
Viroqua, Wis, Friday night by the
death of a niece.
Sam Jones returned Wednesday from
Montevideo. Mimi, where he had been
visiting l.. Kershaw and wife,
Fred Sullivan of Waucoma was in
town Monday.
Mrs. Brace of Fit. Atkinson spent a
few days of last week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. Morris.
S. Collins and wife went to Nc
Gregor Thursday for short visit.
Miss Henrietta Blessin of Eldorado
has been at the home of III. Miller for
a few days visit.
Miss Molly Peterson has been out
of the post Office this week OH account
of illness.
Mrs. Geo. Bieber of TT. Atkinson
spent Saturday with Mrs. McRoberts.
Mrs. Stamp of Ossian and her
daughter, Miss Brainard of Greeley,
were guests of Rev. Leamop and wife
Saturday.
Rollin G. Baker of Ridgeway was
calling on Calmar friends Sunday.
Albert Giesen of Fit. Atkinson was
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. W. Sobolik was an Ossian
visitor Saturday.
Miss Vance of Castalia spent few
days with Mrs Smith this week.
Lo Sam was at DEBORAH Monday.
Mrs. Nj. Nicholson went to Elgin,
Saturday, to visit her mother.
Joe Koch went to Chicago Sunday
night to purchase his spring and sum
mer dry goods.
Mrs. E. K. Jacobs returned Saturday
from a weeks visit at Earlville.
Miss Hilda Hause went to Austin,
Mimi, Saturday to visit Mrs. A. Oh
son.
Mrs. J. Sobolik was called to Aus
tin, Mimi. Saturday by the illness of
her sister.
March s, 1904.
Rev. Leamon went TO Delaware,
Iowa, Monday.
W. Sobolik and wife were at Decor
all Monday.
Mrs. S. Collins went to Austin,
MINI, Tuesday for few days visit
with friends.
Pete Graf went to Mason City Mon
day.
Henry Dolly came down from Mar
shalltown Monday night to spend a
few days with his parents
john Stafford went to Sioux City
this morning to remain few days.
He as accompanied as far as Sanborn by
his niece, Margaret Weed.
T. w. Hazelton came from Des
Moines today for few days visit at
home.
Miss Minnie Meyer was DEBORAH
visitor today.
Miss Ruth Shipton is on the sick
list this week.
Miss Gertrude Daily is at home for
a vacation from her school duties near
Ridgeway.
Ed. Swehla is home from Farming
ton. Mimi. for short visit.
Mr. Bridge of Spirit Lake is visit
ing at the home of L. Gross.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

"A good receipt: To make women
beautiful. graceful and charming,
drink A. B. O. Family Tea before re-
firing. 25c package. Wangler Bros.
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Athena Mercantile Go

to be witnessed in the production Of
"Faust, or Why Women SIM" Opera
house, Saturday, March 26.
Miss Ethel Church, of Milton, visited
friends in Athena Tuesday. Miss
Church is one of the heirs of the Moore
house estete, and went to Pendleton
from here to look into her claims.
4 Henry Schmitt, who has one of the
best appointed country homes in the
country, has recently added an acety-
lene light plant. The system embraces
is lights, and gives entire satisfaction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grout, from Michi-
gan, are visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Shick. Mr.. Grout is practi-
cal engineer and comes to this country
with the intention of making his home
here.
Mrs. John Gross has been visiting
her many Athena friends for the past
week, also Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schmitt
at their home west CT town. Mrs. Gross
drove back to her home in Walla Walla
today.
At their meeting Tuesday evening, the
ladies of the Rebekah lodge very kindly
invited their brethren OF the l. o. o. f.
to visit them at their next meeting and
to bring refreshments. All Odd Fellows
take notice.
Mrs. Giles, who is at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. Desper, on the west side,
is reported as rapidly failing. Her
trouble is long standing one, she hav-
ing been afflicted with consumption for
some months.
N The condition Of Lester Beale, who is
suffering from dropsy in an advanced
stage, at his home in Milton, is reported
to be serious in the extreme. Mr..
Beale is also laid up with bad case of
rheumatism.
@. A. Cameron, of Pendieton, died on
an o. R. & N. train Wednesday morning
while returning to his home from Port
land hospital, where he had been con-
fined for some time. Heart failure was
the cause of death.
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N<Our genial postmaster now contem-
plates studying the Japanese language
as he thinks he ''needs it in his busi-
ness" for the outgoing and incoming
mail for the 'little brown men" is be-
ginning to be quite bulky.
Through Hayes, the real estate man,
II. Fl. Curtis this week purchased a
house and lot on upper 3rd street of
Lee McAtee. Mr.. Curtis will remove
the old building and construct modern
dwelling house for renting purposes.
Tuesday, near SAKE station, one Of
Charles Brotherton's teamsters had the
misfortune of having an axle of his
wagon break down. The wagon was
heavily loaded with baled hay. The
wreck was trailed to Athena Wednesday
for repairs.
4 Charles Garrett has disposed of his
delivery wagon and business to VIM.
Kilgore. Ed. Kilgore is running the
wagon. Mr.. Garrett will follow the
sheep shearing circuit this spring, after
which he will return to Athena and fol-
low the carpenter trade.
Charley Wilkes has rented the Harris
place on Wild Horse creek, south of
town, for period of five years, and will
Immediately take possession. Mr..
Harris and family will reside in Weston
for the present, but contemplate going
to California later in the coming year.
In a private letter from Mrs. Mary
Mckay, who lives at Cape Breton,
Canada, she informs her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harden, that recently in fire
there, she and her husband sustained
the loss of property valued at $4,000.
She reports the coolest winter they have
experienced 10 years.
Hose company No. met liz business
meeting last Monday evening at the
Pioneer drug store and elected the fol-
lowing officers to act for the ensuing
year: H. A. Barrett, president; Walter
Ely, vice president; York Dell, secre-
tary; Charles Gay, treasurer; A. B.
Stone, foreman; Harry Rosenzweig,
assistant foreman.
j. E. Hull and family arrived in the
city yesterday from Pendleton, and are
at home in the s. L. Spencer cottage,
on High street. Mr.. Hull came to the
coast last summer from Missouri. He
is practical painter in all the branches
of the trade, and is especially prepared
to engage in contract work. His shop
will be in one OF the Swaggart rooms on
Third street.
James Main Dixon, M. A., will fill
Rev. Armfeld's pulpit at the M. E.
Church, Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. Dixon who is president of Columbia
college at Milton, announces for his
morning discourse the subject, "Judge
Not That Ye Be Not Judged" In the
evening hewili deliver lecture, SUBJ
iect: "Wesley's Momentous Visit to
Germany; Methodist Obligation to Ger
man Piety."
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M Miss Anna Cartano, of Springville.
Iowa, is expected soon to arrive in
Athena on visit to her brother, Bert
Cartano, and wife.
County School Superintendent Nowlin
will engage in the real estate business.
He has formed partnership with w. P.
Rihorn in Pendleton.
Mrs. j. F. Adams is reported i'll at her
home in Walla Walla with erysipelas.
Her son, John, was called from Adams
to attend her this week.
Robt. Ferris is in Walla Walla
hospital, suffering from an aggravated
case of blood poisoning. His Athena
friends hope for an early recovery.
Mrs. Bert Warren is over from Union
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bell, near town. Mrs. Warren expects
to remain for couple of months.
IThe friends of DR.. Charles, who form
erly resided here with his wife, will be
sorry to learn that he has recently been
afflicted with stroke of paralysis.
The regular monthly business meeting
of the Christian church will be held
tomorrow at 2 p. N. All members Of the
board are requested to be present.
G. A. Barrett & Co. have on exhibi-
ton Fairbanks-M Morse gasoline engine
with pump attachment. 1t attracts at
tention from all who pass the store.
The most famous drama in the world,
endorsed by the press, pulpit and the
people everywhere, will be seen in the
Athena opera house Saturday, March 26.
Services at the Christian church Sum
day at the usual hours. Subjects Of
sermons, Drawing Near to God" and
''The New Testament and How to Study
It."
Chas. Wilkes has received the sad
news of the death of his mother at the
old home in Newtown, Missouri. She
died last Thursday, at the age of So
years.
The Shrimpf family have moved out
to their farm for the summer, having
spent the winter months in town for the
purpose of sending their children to
school.
The grand opening of trimmed hats
takes place at Mrs. MilIeI's today and
tomorrow. Ladies of Athena and vicin-
ity are respectfully invited to be
present.
Rev. H. B. Blood, Of McMinnyille,
who at one time preached in the Baptist
church here. has been retained by the
Baptist churches at Helix and Adams
for the coming year.
There is already demand for seats to
witness "Faust" at the opera house,
Saturday, March 26. Don't fail to gel
them now, before it is too late, as a
crowded house is predicted.
| The electric sword duel in the dark in
defense Of a sisters honor is novelty
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Press Paragraphs


Lowell Rogers was up from Adams
yesterday.
G. W. Bradley transacted business in
Pendleton Tuesday.
David Taylor was business visitor at
Pendleton Wednesday.
Rev. Armfield is in Dayton attending
a missionary conference.
20. Rogers represented Athena at
the county seat Tuesday.
For sale geese and goose eggs. Ap-
ply to Mrs. P. H. Stumpf.
DIR. A. B. Stone transacted business
in Pendleton Wednesday.
Will M. Peterson spent Tuesday and
Wednesday at Pendleton.
DR.. Weir was business visitor in our
city from Adams Wednesday.
Harve Cation has moved his family out
to the dairy farm for the present.
Walter Gilmore was in the city yester-
day from the Reed & Hawiey mountain.
Mr.. Mccall. commissioner of Walla
Walla county, was in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Bowles and son, of Walla Walla,
are in town, guests at the LIE Grow
home.
Charles Watrus, who lives neal
Adams, transacted business in our city
yesterday.
[ Born, March %, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Audette, at their home south Of
town, a boy.
Miss Lizzie MaIntyre is reported i'll al
the home of her mother, in the north
part Of town.
The Davis-Ka Co., of Walla Walla,
have an ad. in today's Press that tells
you Of carpets.
E. L. Barnett is up from Portland and
will spend some time here looking after
his business interests.
The ''devil is coming" in "Faust, OF
Why Women Sin, at tho opera house
Saturday, March 26.
Chas. Booher and family yesterday
moved into the residence Of VIM. Will
ably, on the west side.
"Jinksp Taylor and Will Dobson re.
port good sleighing out their way
Wednesday for few minutes.
Thomas johnson, of Lewiston, Idaho
is here visiting his cousin, Miss Luells
CIagen. He is on his way to the Cripple
Greek mines.
For the next thirty days Miss Stack
land, Of the Umatilla Art Gallery, vii
make a specially Of photographs Al
$2.25 per dozen.
Mrs. Myrick returned yesterday from
Portland, where she went the first ofth'
week to attend the grand lodge of L1adie
Of the Maccabees.