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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
The Big Woods Again.

Chas. H. Wentworth came to Sager
g. s Neet's Office, Friday. His bruised,
mangled and lacerated appearance
and his woe be-gone actions indicated
that he had either been monkeying
with buzz saw or corn shredder.
A little investigation. however. re-
vaaled the fact that his case was still
worse He had been shaking hands
with pitchfork in the hands of an
Infatuated wife of an infurIated
neighbor. VIM. Jordan had worked
acres of Wenworth's land, each was to
have half the crop. They had mis-
understanding when they came to the
division of the crop. But that WASH t
all. Jordan had big dog and Went
worth had little dog. Mr.. and Mrs
Jordan went to get their share OF the
corn and their big dog went too. In
the field they met Mr.. Wentworth.
The Jordans and Wentworth quarreled.
The dogs listened while and then
there was a dog fight. The big dog
was about to cat up the little dog. and
Wentworth took club and pounded
the big dog Then Mrs. Jordan took
the pitchfork and went for Wentworth.
Before Wentworth got hold of the fork
his face, head and hands were very
much scratched pounded and punched.
Wentworth came to town, swore out
an information and Mrs. Jordan was
arrested and brought to town. She
was bound over in the sum of 5000 to
appear before the grand jury, and her
case will be investigated at this term
of the district court. -Waverly Inde-
pendent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

Last Sunday afternoon at the j. M.
Musser home, in Niles township, an
attempt was made at suicide by Henry
Meier, the 10 year old son of Herman
Meier, while under the influence of
liquor. He became Infatuated because
Miss Mayme Musser refused to accom-
pany him to church. He went to the
barn and beat his horse. then went to
the house and procured Mr.. Musser's
rife and shot the animal which was
worth about $780, He then went into
the house, procured razor and cut
his throat. After this he tried to find
Miss Musser, threatening to take her
life, but she had been securely locked
in room He again went out doors
and Mrs. Musser locked all the doors
to prevent his return. Finding the
doors locked, he smashed in the glass
panes of one, cutting Mrs. Musser up
on the head. Mr.. Musser was away
from home and the women being alone
were terribly frightened. Later Mr..
Musser and a brother of the young
man arrived and found him in the
yard. covered with blood. They
rouSht him to the city hospital where
the wounds were dressed bv Drs. Me
mack and Parker. Three deep gashes
were found upon the throat, one sever
ing the windpipe and coming in close
contact to the jugular vein. He is
still at the hospital and will recover.
The insane commissioners have been
notified and will take steps in the
matter as the young man has shown
signs of being mentally unbalanced
for some time. Charles Oity Intelli-
pencer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
A Fatal Accident.

Last Thursday afternoon about five
O'Clock Mrs. Jemima Jenkins was the
victim of an accident which resulted
fatally. The exact cause is not known,
but neighbors being alarmed by smoke
issuing from her residence rushed in
and found Mrs. Jenkins lying helpless
near u small heating stove which was
overturned. with her clothes on fire.
water was thrown on her and blank
cts were used. the flames being finally
smothered though with great diff
Guilty. Mrs. Jenkins was so badly
burned that after suffering nearly all
night she passed away about four
O'Clock Friday morning. -Guttenberg
Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
A GruesOme Find.

Last Sunday morning bundle of
clothing, all sotted with blood was
found on the oinder pile at Donald
sons electric light plant. which by
the contents and conditions of the gar
ments seemed evidence of foul play
somewhere, and that the bundle was
thrown from passenger car window.
The bundle contained a blouse, shirt,
overalls, several haudkerchiefs, which
were all clothed with blood, the right
sleeve of the bloues was ripped from
wrist to arm. and besides these a
ladies' white silk glove and a beauti-
full black all-over lace trimming for a
dress. were found, these too were be-
spattered with blood. Gould the Sc
quel to this be traced down to its
origin. no doubt something interesting
would develop. -McGregor News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
c. M. & ST. p. Excursions

Special homeseekers rates to the
south west in November. Tickets on
sale Nov. 10 and %, 1904. Going tran
sit limit 10 days. final limit 81 days.
Territory: Oklahoma and IDdian
Territory. Arkansas Texas and Kansas.
Rate from DEBORAH 1923. As.
Homeseekers tickets will be sold
each Tuesday in November to PORTS
in North and South Dakota. and Min
nesota, final limit of 81 days. Also
to points in the northwest Rate of
one first class fare plus 50 for the
round trip.
In addition to the Minneapolis-Lus
Angeles Tourist Sleeper which leaves
Calmar each Tuesday. the y. NJ. q st.
p Ry. will run personally conducted
sleeper though to Los Angeles each
Tuesday and Thursday until further
notice.
These cars leave Savanna at 3 40 a.
M. each Wednesday and Friday. Pas
sengers leave DEBORAH at s :45 p. IN.
each Tuesday and Thursday to take
sleeper at Savanna.
This arrangement gives three sleepers
through to the coast each week.
Minneapolis-W Wisconsin and Mime
sofa foot ball game. Tickets Oh sale
Nov IL, limited to Nov. IA, 1904
So. 3S round trip.
$40 to st. Louis and return on sale
every date except Friday and Saturday
until Nov. 80, 1904.
Ell Paso, Texas-National Irrigation
Congress-. Tickets on sale Nov. 10 to
IL, limit Nov. %. 1904. Thirty day
extension may be had. Rate one fare
plus 5Oc round trip.
The Minneapolis, Los Angeles tour
ist car will run each Tuesday com
mencing Sept. 20, via Calmar and
Kansas City. Leaves Minneapolis
s :36 a. m. each Tuesday Leave Cal
mar 2 40 p. IN. Tuesday, arriving at
Los Angeles s 20 a. N. the following
Saturday.
Special Homeseekers Excursions to
points in Alabama. Florida. Georgia
Kentucky, Louisiana. Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten
nessee and Virginia, on sale Nov. 10,
1904. For rates and particulars en-.
ouire of s. V. Potter, agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

The Dubuque District Conference
meets in Fayette Dec. 1914.
The Epworth League State Ccnven-
ton meets at Oskaloosa Nov. II to 30.
"Pink-eye" is causing blindness
among many horses in Franklin coun-
ty.
Allamakee county is being re-can-
vassed with mulct saloon consent
petition.
E. e. Cannon. of Webster count,
has field of corn that is going 104
bushels to the acre.
The fifty-fifth session of the DEBORAH
district conference will be held at
Usage on Dec. SO. A very elaborate
program has been prepared.
The business men of Fayette will
serve a Thanksgiving dinner to the
rural mail carriers of Fayette county,
and an appropriate program arranged
for their entertainment.
The editor of country paper sold
his COW recently to obtain money with
which to go to the worlds fair. He
is now advertising a calf for sale so
his wife can see the exposition.
Father (who is always trying to
teach his son how to act while at the
table:) "Well, John, you see that
when I have finished eating I always
leave the table, John: Eyes sir,
and that is about all you do leave"
A damage suit has been instituted
by Mrs. j. Cummens, through her at
torney D. ]. Murphy, against L. l..
Kelly, one of our local liquor dealers,
for selling intoxicants to her son
Arthur, minor She claims damage
to the amount of $500. -Waukop
Democrat.
For the first time in the history of
Dubuque county republicans were
elected CLERK of the Courts and Audit
or. The entire republican county
ticket was elected with the single ex-
ception Of Recorder. That rock-ribbed
stronghold of democracy chose the re-
publican national and congressional
tickets by large majorities.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
An Important Transfer.

The Usage Electric Light and Power
90. have sold their entire interest in
the company to three Ferris brothers
who will in future have charge of the
plant. The new owners. who are all
skilled electricians and prosperous
business men, are w. j. Ferris of Chi
cago, who will be president; Thomas
Ferris Of Milwaukee and Robert
Ferris of Monmouth, ILL.,, who will
act as secretary and treasurer. They
are the owners of numerous other
plants, the principal ones being at
Eldora and Monmouth, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
Iowa Centenarian Laid to Rest.

Samuel Wescott. the Oldest man in
central Iowa, was buried at Glad
brook Friday. He was nearly 10S
years old and had been a member of
the Methodist church for seventy
years. He was born in Westchester
county, New York, on Feb. 16. 1902,
and claimed to have seen the first
steam boat ever sailed Oh the Hudson
river.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

Locations for business men and
manufacturers on the line of the Chi
cago Great Western Railway. Write
fully and get copy of map and Maple
Leaflets from ". j. Reed, Industrial
Agent, GOA Endicott Big, st. Paul,
Mimi. tl2-31
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
First and Third Tuesday of Each Month

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way Will sell Homeseekers Tickets at
one fare plus 81 to points in Alabama.
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska. New
Mexico. North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Tennessee. Texas, Utah, Virginia.
and Wyoming. For further informa-
tion apply to any Great Western
agent, or j. P. Elmer, G. P. A.,
Chicago, Ill. t-12-15
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
Bitten by Tarantula.

Otto Boehm of Fort Dodge was Bit
ten by a tarantula Saturday while
cutting bananas and is suffering great
pain. Three doctors have been work
ing over him. The X-ray has been
used and the wound cut open. Mr..
Boehm is some better since the opera
ton and is able to be out some. The
final outcome, however, is uncertain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
Quick Arrest.

j. A. Gullege of Verbena, Ala. was
twice in the hospital from severe case
of piles causing "a tumors. After doc
tors and all remedies failed, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further
Inflammation and cured him. 1t con-
quers aches and kills pain. 25c. at
Wangler Bros, Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
Another Cheap Clubbing Rate.

We have made another cheap club
rate for the benefit of our readers. Bv
special arrangement we are able to
offer the Des Moines Daily Capital,
the great daily of the state. and the
Public Opinion both for the year 1905,
for only 1873 cash in advance. This
is one of the cheapest rates we have
ever had for good daily paper. and
holds good until Dec 2Sth only. If
you want it don't put ii off too long.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
opportunities for L

Business opportunities for mer-
chants. bankers. blacksmiths and
manufacturers in 800 towns on the
Chicago Great Western Railway. in
Iowa. illinois, Minnesota and Mis-
souri,. Send for maps and Maple Leaf
lets and ask specific information from
". j. Reed, Industrial Agent, 6O4 En-
dicott Bldg. st. Paul, MINI. t12-31
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

We have succeeded in getting the
great Chicago Daily Tribune and Pub
lie Opinion clubbing rate again, but
it's good only during October and
November. The rate for both papers a
full year is only 1915. Don't wait
till too late and then ask for it. Send
it now. It's cash proposition only.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Simpson
=" Everything disagreed with me and
baby until 1 used HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Now baby sleeps and
grows like weed" 80 cents. Tea or
tablet form r. A. Engbertson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
Old Timer Married.

l.. o. Rud sprung genuine surprise
on some of his relatives and friends
last Wednesday by inviting them to
his home for supper and before sitting
down to the evening meal Rev. Gron-
lid stepped forward and united him in
wedlock to Miss Christine Sanderson.
The bride is most estimable lady and
it is said brings handsome dover to
her husband. The groom is an old
and we'll known resident and is being
cordially congratulated by many
friends. Lansing Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

Remember the fire. deartment's
Thanksgiving dance, Nov. 24th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

Little business bringers-our Want
advs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16

~ was troubled with constipation
and stomachtroubles, lost flesh, my con-
plexion was ruined HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea brought back my health
and complexion" Mary Allen, st.
Louis. 80 cents. r. A. Engbertson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-11-16
Our Underwear and Can Department

Show the best things for lowest prices Our Furnishing
Department. is filled up with up-todate Neckwear
we'll good line of Shirts andGoves and Mttens
WSe~Ae e to save you money every purchase.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
Dislocated Her Shoulder

ri r-IF- ID. IL ~ &C.,
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm Of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, fell and dfslocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get 1t
back in place as soon as possible, but
1t was quite sore and panied her very
much. Her son mentioned that he had
seer chamberlaih's Pain Balm adver-
tised for sprains and soreness, and she
asked him to buy a bottle Of it, which
he did. 1t quickly relieved her and en-
abled her to sleep. which she had
not done for several days. The
son was so much pleased with the re-
lief it gave his mother that he has since
recommended it to many others. For
sale by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

E- Fl
by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition Of the mucou lining of the Eu-
stachian tube. When this tube is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when 1t. is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation Is removed
and this tube restored to its normal
condition, bearing will be destroyedfor-
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused
by Catarrh, which is nothing but an In
TANNED condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Deafness,
(causei by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for sample free. -
F. J. Cheney g. Co.. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
Don't Worry.

This is castor said than done. yet 1t
may bc Of some help to consider the
matter. 1t the cause is something over
which you have no control II is obvious
that worrying will not help the matter
in the least. On the other hand. If with
in your control you have only to act.
When you have a cold and fear an at
tack of pneumonia. buy a bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and use
1t judiciously and all cause for worry as
to the outcome will quickly disappear.
There is no danger of Pneumonia when
1t is used. For sale by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
THE SEASONS SNOWFALL.

The government has prepared a re-
port Of the snowfall up to the present
time. 1t is important information and
is as follows.
The snowfall Of November was quite
light. even at high attitudes. the pre-
cipitation during the month being gen.
orally in the form Of rain. The few
storms which occurred in December
were not productive of much snow in
the mountains, and at the close of the
month there was a decided deficiency
in nearly all districts. In the high
Sierras there is less sno now than at
corresponding date Of 1902, the depths
ranging from 8 10 10 inches on the
level. At the upper watersheds Of The
Carson, Walker. Reese and Hum
boldt rivers. the snowfall has been
much lighter than for the past TWO or
three years.
While the outlook at the present
time may be a little discouraging to
the farmers. there is yet ample time
for the accumulation Of plenty of snow
in the mountains to furnish a sufficient
supply of water for irrigation and other
purposes during the coming season.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
THE NEW

This new hotel is fast growing in
public favor owing to the modern con-
veniences attached to each room.
Those who intend stopping at Reno
will do we'll to investigate the interior
Of this well kown house. Everything
is new and strictly up-to-date. We
solicit the best trade only. the new
postoffice building. Y stae fs ~.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
SOCIAL DANCE.

Mrs. Gowan has secured the ser
vices of Mr.. Geo. Bradley, the cornet
player, to assist Misses Donelin and
York in furnishing music for the social
dances at Music Hall Saturday even
ings. The social dance is the chief
attraction nowadays and is always
largely attended.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19

The Gardnervllle school is making
up for time lost during the recent cpl
demic Of s~carletina. All departments
were in session all day Saturday. and
this, 1t is said, will be the program for
the next two months.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
REMEMBER.

Copies of the DISPATCH with fine
half tone engraving of our public school
and complete explanation Of law and
orders to date of irrigation canal lands
can be had at this office.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19

S. D. Burthan, q prominent Bodie
merchant and stage line proprietor,
died January IA.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19

A child fell out of a car window
while a train was passing near Fort
Churchill Thursday. but escaped In
jury.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-19
GET
TAKEN IN


We purchased the entire
property known as the Mary
Wall Ranch and sold to the
railroad company the eighty
acres for the location of it's
roundhouse and shops. We
own the balance of 100 acres,
and our title is beyond ques
ton.
DO NOT
the NEW WADSWORTH
with the tract
now being offered the public
by other parties and called
EAST Reno"
The East Reno tract does
not lie along the new line of
the S. P. track nor adjacent
to the eighty acres sold to the
railroad for the location of it's
roundhouse and shops.
We own the land between
the East Reno tract and the
new line of the railroad.
The New Wadsworth Ad-
dition" adjoins the railroad
shop site along the entire west
line, and the new line of track
Passes Through this addition
from east to west, and the
land on both sides of the track
is embraced in our addition.
This has all been laid off in
blocks and lots, and lots are
offered for sale from $35 to
$3.50 for a lot SO by lao.
If you desire to purchase a
lot adjacent to the roundhouse
land shops, call on us for inf0r-
nation and inspection OF the
ground. 1850 Y
Reno Real Estate, Mining and
Development Co.
Investment Building, Reno. Colum
bia Bldg. Virginia ST. Reno. New
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Growing Peppermint.

There are three localities in the
United States where peppermint is
grown as a commercial crop, south
western Michigan, northern Indiana
and Wayne county, New York. 1t is
grown most profitably on mucky soils
though any good corn land will grow
peppermint. The field is plowed in fall
or spring and fitted for its crop by har-
rowing and rolling. Planting is done
from early spring until the end of May.
In burrows 80 inches apart pieces of root
stock are laid overlapping one another
in a continuous row. 1t is weeded and
cultivated until midsummer, when the
running stems hinder further use OF
weeders and c~ultivators. Clean cultiva-
ton is necessary, as there are several
kinds of weeds which are injurious to
the oil if distilled with the mint. 1t is
harvested like hay, but it is not neces-
sary to cure it like hay, as 1t is taken
directly from the field to the still. The
yield Of oil varies from 10 to 60 pounds
of oil per acre, rs pounds being a fair
average.-Prairie Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
WOMEN WEAR TROUSERS.
In Mountain District of Switzerland
It Has Long Been the
Custom.

1t will probably be news to many ad-
vocates of feminine dress reform to
hear that the women of Champery, a
primitive mountain district of the Can
ton Valais,I Switzerland, have worn
trousers from time immemorial, says
the New York Tribune. The Champery
region is in the southwestern part of
the Canton Valais, the village of Cham
perry itself being at the foot of the Dent
du Midi, well known to Lake Geneva
tourists.
The men of Champery are noted for
their lazy habits, and beyond acting as
guides to mountain climbers in the sum-
mer months they lead an absolutely idle
life. The women perform all the hard
labor required of a mountaineering peo-
Pile. 1t is they who pasture the cattle
on the steep and often dangerous AL
pine slopes, cut the timber and NOW the
grass. 1t is a usual sight to see a Cham
perry woman, her daily toll ended, return
ing to the village dragging her husband
on one of the wooden sleighs in general
use throughout Switzerland, herlord and
master all the while lazily smoking his
pipe.
Under such circumstances, it is not
surprising that the women of Cham
perry should have adopted the masculine
attire. Their costume is of the sim
plest kinda jerkin of rough, dark
blue material, with trousers to match,
and a red foulard to protect the head.
While desperately practical, nothing
more unprepossessing in the way of
feminine dress could be imagined than
this costume Of the Champery danes
and damsels. Moreover, these wives and
mothers of Champery, who are accus-
toned to all the work generally sup
posed to be the lot of the sterner sex,
not unnaturally seek what consolation
they can in masculine comforts. Chief
among these is the short briar pipe.
which they all smoke, and evidently en-
joy as much as, if not more than, their
husbands and fathers.