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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Untimely End of Barney Selle.

Deaths hand was laid upon the
shattered remnants of a once cultured
and refined IA an in the recesses of the
county Jail early Sabbath morning.
Barney Selle was the unfortunate,
and liquor was the destroying element.
The cursed stuff had dragged him to
the depths. wrecked his once manly
constitution and then extinguished the
last spark of life in place that poor
Barney in the hopeless clutch of the
demon that fettered the later years
of his career. shrank from entering,
and only did so as last resort to se-
cure nights lodging. That was a
week ago. but the following morning
he was found to beNseriously ill from
the results of protracted spree, and
despite the daily attendance of ply.
stefan he gradually grew worse and
the end came Sunday morning. Sheriff
Hall and Deputy Swebakken gave him
avery attention in their power during
his illness and with Marshal Williams
were watching at his bedside when
death closed his eyes. -Waukon Demo
orat
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
New Hotel for Canton.

At mass meeting of the business
men of Canton last Monday night, a
committee was appointed to see what
could be done to wards securing new
hotel for our town. The movement
was entered into with public spirit.
On account of sickness Mr.. Lamm
was not able to attend the meeting so
a part of the committee called upon
him Tuesday morning. and having the
future of our growing city in view, he
generously consented to donate the
site. There will be another meeting
at the bank Thursday evening, Dec.
Goth. at which time the committee
will report and plans will be sub
mitted. All interested in seeing Can
ton progress are invited to attend. -
Canton Free Lance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
An Enviable Record.

DR.. John Balm, of Brandon, has q
record as an office holder that is rarely
equalled. Coming home from the war
in '65-thirty-nine years aRo-he was
elected clerk of Homer township, not
one vote being cast against him.
About thirty-five years ago he moved
to Jefferson township, since which
time he has held the Office of clerk
almost continuously. At the late
election he was again chosen to fill
the place. and was again signally
hcnored by being elected unanimous
ly. This Mr.. Balm looks upon as a
most satisfactory rounding out of his
official life, and following the ex-
ample Of his illustrious party leader,
President Roosevelt. he announces
that he will not again accept nomi-
nation for the Office. Independence
Bulletin journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Notice to Bidders and Applicants.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Supervisors Of Winnesheik
county. Iowa, will receive bids and
applications. at the Office of the Coun.
ty Auditor in DEBORAH, Iowa. up tc
l 100 p. III. Jan. 8, 1905, for the follow.
ing positions for the ensuing year. A
Steward for the Poor Farm and q
Physician for attending the Poor and
Insane at said Poor Farm and all in
mates of the County Jail. also appli-
cations for the following:
A matron for the insane women at q
salary of $2O8.
A night watch at a salary of $24O.
A day man at salary of $500.
A cook for the poor house at salary
of $156.
The right of rejecting any or all bids
and applications is reserved by the
Board.
F. A. MASTERS. County Auditor.
Dated DEBORAH, Iowa. Dec. 10. 1904.
Kid
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

The Chicago, Anamosa and North
ern Railway was formally opened last
Wednesday, when the first car was
a between Anamosa and Prairieburg,
IN county. The ultimate destination
the road is as yet unknown to the
public. Waterloo is mentioned as the
point aimed for while Independence
is also bidding for it. If the road
goes through independence it will fol-
low the old grade northwest from that
point.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
The Mason City Postmaster.

Late weeks papers NOTED the rec
commentator by Congressman
Haugen of Nate @. Kotchell as post
master at Mason City, the best post
Office plum in the district. This is Of
local interest because Mr.. Kotchell is
nephew of l.. l.. Caldwell of this
city, and his wife.was formerly Miss
Cora Hicks of DEBORAH. 1t was a
strenuous campaign, with the present
incumbent. j. H. Farrell, ]. H. Anund
sen and N. @. Kotchell in the race.
We understand that there was COM
bination formed between Kotchell
and Anundsen, whereby the latter's
son isto be assistant postmaster. Any
how, it plesses the people of DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
A Good Idea.

The city fathers of Dubuque have
issued orders to have the cement walks
sprinkled with sand. to keep people
from using crutches. says the Times
It's a good idea and one that would be
we'll to initiate here. It's an accus..
toned sight to seq people making all
kinds of monkey shines" when they
strike a place where the walks have
become wet with melting snow, etc.
Besides ii may be the means of saving
some unfortunate whole lot of agony
~epd expense.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in, declaring DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton Cough and Colds to be unequaled.
A recent expression from II. j. McFar-
land Bentorville, Va. serves as example.
He writes: ~ had Bronchitis for
three years and doctored all the time
without being benefited. Then / be-
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery,
and few bottles wholly cured me-"
Equally effective in curing all Lung
and Throat troubles, consumption,
Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by
Wangler Bros Druggists. Trial bottles
free, regular sizes soc, and 500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
An Emergency Medicine.

For sprains, bruises burns, scalds and
similar injuries, there is nothing so
good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t
soothes the wound and not only gives
instant relif from pain, but causes the
parts to heal in about one third the
time required by the usual treatment.
Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
The Key that Unlocks the Door to Long Livin

The men of eighty-five and ninety
years of age are not the rotund, well
fed, but thin, spare men who live on a
slender diet. Be as careful as he will,
however, man past middle age, will
occasionally eat too much of some
article of food not suited to his con.
stitution, and will need dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to
cleanse and invigorate his stomach and
regulate his liver and bowels. When
this Is done there Is no reason why the
average man should not live to old age.
For sale by EngbertsOns Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Big Fire at Sioux City.

Fire at Sioux City on Friday night
DESTROYED two solid business blocks in
the heart of the city, entailing loss
of between $1,500,OO0 and $4,000. 900.
1t was the greatest confagration in
the city's history, running many of
the magnificent blocks built during the
boom days of Sioux City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Teachers Meeting.

Preliminary steps have been taken
for tri-county teachers meeting to
be held at Strawberry Point, January
6k and 18th. 1905. County Superin-
tendents @. j. Adams. III. l.. Adams
and Frank ID. Joseph. of Clayton,
Fayette and Delaware counties respec-
pvely will unite their efforts to make
fhe meeting a success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

Walter Bane the democratic auditor
of Marion county, has beer declared
reelected by eleven votes, upon re-
count. He has succeeded to the Office
three times. but on each occasion his
election was contested.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Driven to Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place
remote from civilization, a family: is
often driven to desperation in case OF
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, ect. Lay in supply
Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth, 25c, at Wangler Bros
Drug Store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

A dispatch. dated New York. Dec.
23, says: Crank Gotch. the Iowa
wrestler and pupil of the great Farmer
Burns, has announced that he wants
to fight Champion James j. Jeffries.
He says that he will leave at once for
California, to train for the bout, and
hopes to meet the big champion with.
in few weeks"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

We have succeeded in getting the
clubbing rate of So. rs for both the Chi
cago Daily Tribune and Public
Opinion extended to Jan. LIST. This is
cheaper than the price of the Tribune
alone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

We are informed that jackson juno
tion is dry town at present. the
councilmen having withdrawn the
permit of Frank Svestka to sell in
toxioating liquors. It Is said the
trouble dates from che late election.
-Lawler Dispatch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

A splendid team. attached to cut
ter, belonging to CALDWELL & CALDWELL,
hverymen of Mason City, ran away
spd threw out the occupants of the
sleigh. Running toward home, they
were struck by Milwaukee train on
q crossing. Both horses were killed
A6d the sleigh was demolished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

The Rev. John Up. 1Carroll, D. d. ;,
late president of st. Joseph's College.
Dubuque, was solemnly consecrated a
bishop of the Catholic church last
Wednesday by Archbishop Keane. as
sisted by large number of dignitaries
Of the church. DR.. Carroll will be
bishop of the diocese of Helena,
Mont.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

In the authorship contest in Chick
asaw county Murphy, republican,
won out by 30 over Lentz. democrat,
who was supposed to have been elected,
the contest board throwing out 2O8
ballots as defective.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

Waverly seems to have a white ele-
plant on her hands with her new milk
Oondensing and caramel factory, which
Q Sss financed by local capital and has
sieen a losing proposition from the
nddtart.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

! The Clinton Fish Club have bought
q carload of posts and engaged pile
driver to locate them in the lakes and
bayous thereabouts so that seining
will be next to impossible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

Yesterday morning VIM. Richards.
an aged gentleman residing between
here and Maynard, was fonnd in his
room in q paralyzed condition. almost
frozen, and scarcely able to speak. 1t
10 feared he will not recover, and re-.
latives have been summoned. Postal
Gard,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

We will guarantee you that no one
can sell you your reading matter for
1905 cheaper than we can. We will
save you money. Gall and see.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

Keep posted on all current events
local. state and foreign-by read
ing the st. Paul Dispatch, the great
est daily in the Northwest, by mail 20
cents q month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

]. E. Webb, recorder. and L. s.
Fisher, supervisor, whose elections
werec ontested by their opponents in
Clayton county, were finally declared
elected by increased majorities over
the official count.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

Removes the microbes which in
poverish the blood and circulation
Stops all trouble that interiors with
nutrition. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 80 cents.
Tea or tablet from II. A. Engbretson's
Pharmacy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

what better Christmas present
, snan copy of this paper every week.
for friend. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

The first annual poultry show at
Cresco last week was big success,
essre being nearly 400 entries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28

Little business bringers-our Want
advs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
O. S. BOICE,

Atty. for Plaintiff.
The foregoing notice is approved.
and it is ordered that the same be pub
lished for six consecutive weeks In the
Public Opinion, a weekly newspaper
published at DEBORAH. Winnesheik
County. Iowa.
Il. Il. FELLOWS,
50-6 Judge of said District Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-28
Suggestions for Presents.

A good suit warm overcoa good cap, mu1ers hand
kerchiefs gloves mttens sweaters neckwear shirts
house coats suit anything else useful
wardrobe.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

fish are found there. too. A few days
ago a fisherman on that drop had
strike from something that unwound
200 feet of line from his reel at sin
gie DASH Strengthened an imported
hook and escaped. What it was, of
course there is no means of knowing;
but from the fact that 1t sounded deep,
went against tide and never slackened
pace for a second induced an expert
enced fisherman to express the opin-
ion that 1t was a big drum, or posi-
bly, channel bass.
Herb river continues to be favor
lite fishing ground. 1t is easy of ac-
cess from Thunderbolt, and those who
have fished there this season say that
their luck has been very good indeed.
No large fish have been taken there, it
is true; but not all fishermen go out
for big fellows. Generally speaking a
fisherman would prefer three or four
punches of whiting and trout to a pair
of bass.
For some reason or other, while
shrimp have been plentiful lately null
let have been scarce. Fishermen who
went out for large fish during the ear
ly part of the week had to buy Flor
ida mullet in the market, for which
they paid 10 cents apiece.
Fresh water fishing in nearby rivers
is reported to have been exceptionally
good during the past week. The long
dry spell has put the water well in the
river banks, and the fish are hungry.
Some fine trout and Dream have been
brought in from the fresh waters re-
Gently. And the fishing ought to con-
tinue good until a rainy season sets in.
Bream will be through spawning dur
ing the next two weeks.
A writer in the current issue of Pub
lie Opinion makes mention of some
curious musical features possessed by
certain members of the finny tribe
1t cites one instance where a traveller
in Borneo while passing along the
Pontinaic river heard a distinct collec-
tion of musical sounds, sometimes high
and at others low. The sounds came
from the water, and varied from the
resonance of an organ to the soft and
harmonious notes of an AeoHan harp
If one dived into the water the mu-
sic became more audible, and it was
definitely concluded that the sounds
were produced by fish. The pogonias
or tambours, which inhabit the At
lantic coast water, are known to make
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. E. A. Cults is minus a first
class surf rig and some yards of linen
line by reason of a ponderous and mys-
ferrous strike he got a few days ago.
Mr.. Cults likes surf fishing and in
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Wash Skins 7 4sso Cost

One Lot Wash Skirts that sold TO-
from % cts to 2,98; real cinch.......... ~
One Lot Wash Skirts that sold OQ~
from 1913 to 500; real summers 49,. wv
One Lot Wash Skirts that sold = I'm
for 500, and they are worth 500 to-dayE
One Lot Wash Skirts that sold Z0E
for $50; the price asked elseWhere......~ 'Z0
One Lot Wash Skirts that sold Z nm
for 1000; you will appreciate this lot. wv
One Lot Wash Skirts that sold = en-
for 1900; that's the value this day -. sOV
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

ing only one whole fish, and about five
heads. Shark had cut che FIVE In half
before they could be pulled into the
boat. Some sportsmen are making a
speciality of fishing for shark Mr.
Schwarz caught a seven-footer the
other day.
Potato Point. just of Lazaretto
bridge, continues to be a good drop
for channel bass. On one morning
tide during the past week Messrs. San
ders, Chapman. Baker and Robbins got
three big fellows. An odd circum-
stance in connection with these fish is
the fact that the tail of each was mark
ed with a number in black scales. One
was numbered 5. another and the
third z. The figures stood out az plain
ly as If they had been put on with a
marking brush. Fishermen say it is
no uncommon thing to find a figure on
channel bass tail, and some negro
fishermen regularly look for the figure
as tip to successful policy playing.
There is a shell rake in Lazaretto
creek, on the west bank, from the
good whiting and trout are being
caught. Occasionally a school bass or
a sheephead is picked UP directly I'M
der the trestle.
Wallis Cut is still sending bass to
market. But the pot fishermen appear
to have the better luck. The other
day three negro fishermen brought up
eleven of the big fellows, taken on one
high tide. A naphtha boat load of
sportsmen fishermen were in Wallis
Cut on the same tide, and brought back
nothing but hard luck stories. and a
case of "empties." 1t is strongly sus-
pected that the sportsmen fishermen
; were using the wrong kind of bait.
This belief is strengthened by the fact
that Mr.. Fripp and his son caught six
bass in the cut the day following.
Mr.. E. A. Cults is minus a first-
class surf rig and some yards of linen
line by reason of a ponderous and mys-
ferrous strike he got a few days ago.
Mr.. Cults likes surf fishing and in
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
The Remnant Sale

The Great Rush incident to the selling Of the
SWeetser-Pembrook stock has left in its
wake lot OF odds and ends and Remnants
These have been measured up and arranged
and will be thrown on our counters this week.
Of course we will make clean sweep OF the
entire Lot
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Remnants Galore

in Lawns. Batistes, Dotted Swisses Mulls, En-
broidered SWisses, Colored Organdies Plain
and Dotted Silk Tissues and every known
variety of this seasons fancy Wash Materials.
This will include Zephyr5, Ginghams, Madras
and Fancy Shirtings. No less attractive will be
the White Goods; there are India Linons, Main
socks, Mercerized Waistings French and Per-
sian Lawns, Wash ChiffonS, French Nansooks,
White Organizes, Corded and Figured Pique
and all the other kinds of this years Popular
Makes
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
At Slaughter Prices.

There are the remnants of Silks and of Chit
fons and Mousselne de Sole, There are the
remnants of Black Goods in All Wool and Silk
and WooI--of Mohair and Sicilans in black, in
cream and navy There are the Remnants Of
all the Dress Goods in white Wool Goods-also
in plain colors and Fancy effects. and they will
be closed out regardless of their real value.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
These Eye Openers
TYbee Bath Suits

The Great Stock of Bathing Suits is now here
Bathing Suits for Ladies' and Gentlemen.
Bathing Suits for Boys, Girls and Misses.
Bathing Shoes, Bathing Caps in large variety.
Bathing Suits from $50 up and always lower
for the same quality than other houses.
This week Exceptional values in Dress Skirts.
This week Muslin Garments at special prices.
This week Bargains in all Ready-made Goods.
Waists s ssIow Cost
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
FISHING
AND
FISHERMEN
AND.

Capt. Rossignol brought up some
beautiful sheephead from Warsaw a
day or two ago. He says they are
biting we'll in those waters Just now,
If the fisherman is lucky enough to
know his drop and get on 1T at the
right time. Some good sheephead are
also being taken on tAe north train
ing wall in Tybee roads.
1t seems that the best bass fishing
is being done just now with crab bait,
in place of cut mullet, and that the
fish are biting best at night or just
after daylight. Half crab to the
hook, with one or two legs mot claws)
left on, is about the right thing. The
most successful bass fisherman during
the past week have used crab bait and
fished at night
This season the fish seem to be run
ming by contraries. More bass have
already been caught this spring than
during any year recently. Last year
there were no bass caught worth mem
tdoning till well on towards fall. This
year. as soon as the cool weather was
replaced by warm. they began biting
and have kept II up ever since. An
Old fisherman attributes this in part to
the very dry weather that has pre-
vailed. He says that sea fish bike a
little fresh water occasionally, and that
If they can't get Il at sea, from the
rains, they will seek the rivers and
inlets for IL That something is bring
Ing the fish in is certain, and with
them are coming great numbers of
sharks. More sharks are being seen
m the rivers and creeks than for
years. Some of the waters are liter
ally infested with them. They are at
Isle OF Hope, Montgomery, Beauheu,
Herb river, Thunderbolt and about
everywhere else. A party of fisherneu
went out during the week and found
the bass biting lively, but out of a
dozen strikes they succeeded in land
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

similar sounds which may be heard
at great distance. These fish some
times congregate about a vessel and
produce a maddening chorus. These
conditions have also been noticed in
several other instances by travellers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Linen Remnants

in an endless Range for Table use, for Waists
and for Dresses-many of them in ample
lengths for an entire dress and there are Sheet
ings, Pillow Castings, Towelings, Crashes, Drap-
cries, Silkalines, Scrims and Curtain Swisses in
VARIETY The Cotton Goods, too, are represent
ed by short lengths of every sort--Cambrics,
BleachngS, Sea Islands and Domestics
Won't They Go Quick?
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Orders by Mail

Are filled on the day they are re-
ceivedI Satisfaction in every in
stance! Mail Orders filled at the
special prices advertised.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
FOyc&ECkStcin.
II GUS No Ice!

Discounts are farce alongside the Prices
we are quoting now We are practically giving
goods away We will demonstrate the fact to
you very quickly! Just pay a visit to our
Ready-Made Department and it won't take long
to convince you that we take the shine out of
the so-caIled Discount Prices.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Furniture f Hn Move!

The Furniture Department is indeed
busy place these days. The Low
Prices quoted on the best kinds
are attracting shrewd buyers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

There are nshsrInsa who contend
that for results IN actual hah. there
are ne bstter drops than thoae around
fste ~ Hppe. Directly aoroas the river
fren baFbewa pavilion and abo1S a
shell rake and saAe bank On which
whiting, trout and sisipjack bite when
riIsy bite anywhere And sSmetinleS bi9
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-04

The democratic primaries were
held las, Saturday ihroaghou; the
county. The delegates elected al
these primaries serve AZ the county
convention which meets this month
TO elect delegates 10 the state con
veniipa a, Lewiston and also the
the county convention which nom
mates candidates for the state Offices.
Those elected from this precinct
were: Peter Treisch. p. (. Miller,
c. 3. Workman. E. /. Parker. r. (.
Milestone, ]. A. Schultz. P. w
Mitchell. ] r. Maslock. J. W.
Boyd. II. G. Andersen. Michael
Fuchs. Charles Hzberle and =. A.
Perkins. This delegation is sup
posed 20 be friendly to ex-senator
Eeiifcld for governor. +. L. Parker
for county commissioner and c. B.
wor;man for sheriff. Sixty-hve
votes were cast.