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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-07-05

The board estimated that the natural
receipts of the district would be f3, 994 :
80, hence amount necessary to be raised
by tax $11, ,211 13. On motion q district
tax of $11 225 90 was voted
John E. Nuzum for president, Mrs.
Suttle and Judge Mahoney for members
of the board, were unanimously re-elect-
ed o. G. Munson, FL. p Proctor and
Fl. J. Suttle were appointed finance com
mittee for the ensuing year The clerks
salary was fixed at $75 for the coming
wear
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-07-05
Ylrcaas Hotsl SOD

c r. Edwards has disposed Of Hotel
Edwards q a Neilisvlile man, W H..
Lowry. taking ~ part exchange a SEQ
acre iarIa within IS few miles ot Seills-
vile Confederation is placed at fiJ-
00g Mr. Lowry wii. 6esunls personal
mana cement Of the hotel August first
Ee ip well known in this section. for
mer resident Of Soldiers Grove c0mmun
ity Mr. Edwards viii remain ia Vir0-
qua and look after his other interests
The SANDWICH Clothing House has
bright, large new -ign across It's en-
tire 'front.'
because re-friceiv@ ordiaancea
governing the aiOou business. no aFpli'
cations have been fled lor licenses ia
Sparta
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
An Inspector Wanted.

Complaints are constantly being
made that meat is being and has been
sold in Cresco meat markets from
diseased animals or animals in no fit
condition to be butchered. Last week
one of our butchers was notified by
the authorities to not butcher four
cows. heavy with calf, which he had
taken to his slaughter house. Cresco
people pay large enough price for
their meats to get something good and
from healthy animals, and a duly
authorized inspection of all animals
for butcher would be wise proceed
ing and enable us to eat our beafsteak
with more peace of mind. as we'll as
relieve every butcher from suspicion
and accusation of every kind. The
author of the barber and anti-spit or
dinance has chance to cover himself
with whole lot of practical glory if
he will secure the passage of an or
dinance regulating the killing and
care Of meats in our local shops. -
Cresco p, d.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
Petty Theving and Arrest.

For long time there has been so
much petty thieving in and about
Maynard that the railroad company
put one of their detectives on the
scent. Tuesday night he discovered a
man and boy enter the depot, or a
ware house near, and carry away sacks
of -four, taking them to the home of
has. Rice. When they returned for
the second load he arrested them and
they were locked in the calaboose. In
the morning it was discovered that
the birds had flown, but by the dill
gent use of the phone they were traced
to near Randalia and were captured
The lad, who is fifteen, was taken to
New Hampton and arraigned before
Judge Fellows, with view, we sup
pose, of his transfer to the reform
school. Rice, who moved from here
within a year, was given hearing
and now has warm quarters with
Sheriff Culver. Among the recent de-
pradations was the stealing of hog
and lap robe, and search warrant
uncovered both at the Rice home. 1t
looks as if Rice had carried the pitcher
to the well once too often. West
Uniou Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
MATCHMAKING.
There Are Eighty Separate Opera
lions Upon n Balance Wheel.

There Are Eighty Separate Opera
lions Upon n Balance Wheel.
NJ. Favre-Peret, who investigated the
matchmaking industry in the New Eng
land states some years ago, stated that
the average production Of 10000 work
men in Switzerland was forty watches
each per annum, while in America the
average was $50 fine watches for each
man employed.
BY the aid Of special machines in
these watch factories one man can
make 1000 fine screws per day, some
Of which are so small that more than
100000 are required to weigh a pound.
One Of the finest pieces made Is a
pallet arbor," or pivotal bolt, which
for small sized watch has a thread
of 200 to the inch, weighs 10000 Of
pound, undergoes Is operations and
costs but 2A cents. Measurements are
gagged to los, 200 Of an inch.
The balance wheel, after being ma
chined, weighs only grains and when
fitted with 16 gold screws weighs 70
grains. There are 80 separate opera
tons upon balance wheel, &C Of them
being drilling, threading and counter
sinking holes. The drills revolve at a
speed Of 1890 turns a minute, and one
operator can drill upward Of 900 holes
for the balance wheels per day.-An-
mails Of American Academy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
HE CONSULTED BACON.
Why Andrew jackson Fought His
Duel With Colonel Avery.

Duel With Colonel Avery.
1t was Andrew Jackson's habit to
carry in his saddlebags when he at
tended court copy of "Bacon's
Abridgment" and to make frequent ap-
peals to it in his cases. This precious
book was always carefully done up in
coarse brown paper, and the unwrap-
ping Of the volume was a very solemn
function as performed by Jackson, who
was then only twenty-one years old.
Colonel Avery during the trial which
preceded the duel between himself and
Jackson procured a piece Of bacon the
size Of the book, and while Jackson
was addressing the court he slipped out
the volume from it's wrapping and sub
stituted the bit Of pork. At length
Jackson had occasion to appeal to Lord
Bacon. While still talking he raised
the bearskin flap Of his saddlebags,
drew out the brown paper package,
carefully united the string, unfolded
the paper with decorous gravity and
then, without looking at what he held
in his hand, exclaimed triumphantly,
1--WE will now see what Bacon saysw
What wonder that the fiery young
lawyer blazed with anger, while the
courtroom rang with laughter at his
expense and that he afterward chal-
lenged Colonel Avery.-Harper's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
Killed by a Falling Tree.

News reached town over the tele-
phone Friday about noon of mourn
full mishap in Lafayette, resulting in
the death of w. ID. Guider. Of that
township. Mr.. Guider was engaged
with some others in the woods on the
John Thornton place, getting out a
setting of logs for railroad ties, and in
telling tree was struck by limb
broken from another tree in falling.
He was in the act of warning his COM
panions when he received the fatal
blow and although he lived for about
two hours he never regained conscious
ness. Lansing Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
GiIbertson and Thompson Lose.

Word has just been received that
Judge Reed, of the United States
court has recently filed an opinion in
contest pendig before him in bank
ruptcy proceeding in the Ewalt and
Brainard matter, from Crystal Lake,
giving the First National bank of
Crystal Lake on the claim of about
81, 500 against the bankrupts, priority
over the claim of Gilbertson & Thomp-
son for about So, 600. This has been a
long and hard fought contest and the
decision will result in trebling the
dividends to the First National and
leaving the claim of Gilbertson &
Thompson out altogether. L. S. But
Ter of this city was the attorney for
the First National bank of Crystal
Lake and secured the verdict for his
client. Forest City Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
THE LIGHT BRIGADE.
How the SIX Hundred Rode Into the
Jaws of Death.

How the SIX Hundred Rode Into the
Jaws of Death.
Sergeant Macauley, who died on Jan.
6, gave this account of Balaklava:
On the morning of Balaklava l was
in tent with eight comrades, and only
two of them returned at night. rode
through the charge on the left file but
one, the outside man being called Her
bert. We had not gone far before Her
bert was killed by cannon ball. A
moment or two after my right hand
man had his head taken clean off by a
round shot. His trunk kept upright on
the horse for several yards and then
fell over near me. Men and horses now
began to fall very fast, and we galloped
as hard as ever we could.
We got among the guns at last, and
If 1t was a proud moment for us the
feeling was short lived. We fully ex-
pected to be supported, but when the
smoke cleared we discovered that what
we took for British troops were in re-
atty Russian cavalry. They came for
us in a perfect cloud, and we faced
about and rushed right into them.
There was an awful clash Of swords,
and almost before we could realize II
we had cut right through them. This
opened a passage for the remainder of
the brigade and was the only real bit
Of fighting we had. The other was only
slaughter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
Paris OctriO Duty.

The octriO duty so familiar to all In
Paris, is an import precisely similar in
principle and practice to the customs
duty paid on goods entering foreign
country. You go out of Paris for the
day to visit friend who has charm
ing garden in the suburbs, and he hos
pitably loads you on your departure
with new potatoes, peas and fresh sal
ad. When you reach Paris there is.
whether you arrive by rail or road, a
functionary who wants to know "what
you've got there" and unless it be of a
very trifiing sort you will have to pay a
percentage on its esteemed value.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
College Chapel Damaged.

The chapel building at Upper Iowa
university was damaged by fire. One
end Of the building is blackened and
charred and the structure was saved
from destruction only by the heroism
Of the students and the efforts of the
fire brigade. An insurance of $5, 900
was carried on the building. 1t is
thought by many that it was the work
Of an incendiary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
Low Settlers Rates.

On January 18th, February 21st, and
March 2lst, the Rock Island System,
will sell one way second class Colonist
tickets to points on its lines in Mis-
Indian Territory, New Mexico, and
Texas at only half of the tirst-class
rate plus 50. For full information,
apply to nearest ticket agent or write
Mr.. Jno. G.. Farmer, Division Passen-
ger Agent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 3-S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
A Forger Arrested.

w. H. Minton, nursery man of
Reinbeck, who was indicted before the
grand jury at Dakota City, has been
arrested at Maynard. 1t is alleged he
is wanted in several parts of the state
for forging orders for nursery stock
and for unpaid board bills.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
Appreciation.

81 am afraid you are one of those
people who look down on toll"
mot at ALL" answered the luxurious
youth. "My Observation-Disclosures
worked hard and invested his money,
and we are quite pleased with him for
doing o."-Washington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
The Main Point.

The Painter-Yes, sir; l can promise
to have your house finished in two
weeks. Won Blumer-But that isn't
the point. The Palnter-Then what is
It? Won Blumer-I want to know how
long it is going to take yo@-Town and
Country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
Sick Headache.

This distressing ailment results from
disordered condition of the stomach.
All that is needed to effect cure is a
dose or two of Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack
may be warded off, or greatly lessened
in severity, by taking dose of these
Tablets as soon as the first symptom
of an attack appears. Sold by Eng
bertson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

In the trial Of James Reade who
murdered Patrolman Daniel Norton,
at Dubuque, the jury returned ver-
dict of murder in the second degree.
Nine jurors stood out for verdict of
murder in the first degree but finally
COMPROMISED as above.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

The school board of the Indepen-
dent District of Cresco at their reg
ular meeting, voted unanimously on
the submission of proposition to
issue bonds not to exceed 1926, 900 for
the erection of a new high school
building. The proposition will be
voted ON at the annual school election
which occurs March 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
A Sufficient Guide.

IF man will learn the Ten Com
mandments by heart" said Uncle Eben,
she don't need none O. deshere two
dollar books about how to live right
an prosper. "-Washington Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

The city water supply Of McGregor
was found to be dwindling at the
rate of $4,000 gallons day and the
city dads were unable to account for
the leakage until damp spot showed
up along the mains down town. and
they are now endeavoring to plug up
the big leak.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

Some Clayton county assessors are
finding it difficult to get full and cor
rect crop reports required for census
records. The Elkader Argus says there
seems to be general fear that a full
showing of the crops will raise the
assessable value of the property.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

At the services at the Methodist
church at Mason City Sunday 1870
were taken into membership, one Of
the results of the Sunday .evangelistic
meetings in that city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

1t makes no difference how medi-
cines have failed to cure you, if you
are troubled with headache, constipa-
ton, kidney or liver troubles, Hol-
listers's Rocky Mountain tea will
make you well. r. A. Engbretson's
Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

The county authorship contest of
election is before the district court at
New Hampton this week, local inter-
est running high.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

Professor Of Logic-I put my hat
down in the room. l cannot see 1t
anywhere. There has been nobody In
besides myself. Ergo, am sitting on
it!-Nervion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

The citizens of Traer have just
completed new $50, 900 theater. It
is two-story brick structure with
stone trimmings, 30 by 100 feet in
dimensions and is handsomely furnish
od
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01
A large number of the friends ant

A large number of the friends and
neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. @. F.
Haberly gave them pleasant surprise
last Friday evening, as they are soon
to leave for their new home at De-
corah. AS slight token of the es-
TEEN in which they were held, the
friends presented them with ascouple
of fine rocking chairs, rug and a
handsome picture. A good social
time and he.discussion of an elegant
lunch occupied the evening. -Cresco
p. d.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

Elk President Grover Cleveland has
become an honorary member of the
Anglers club of Dubuque.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

Will Thompson and wife live at
Fresno, CAL, Alva Thompson and
wife at Waverly, Iowa. The men are
brothers and each planned to make a
surprise visit ON the other last week.
Alva and wife started for California,
and Will and wife for Iowa at the
same time. neither knowing of the
others departure until arriving at
their destination. They probably
passed each other at some point in
Colorado.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

tanners institutes are being held
at CrescO and Chester this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

Theodores Enga, residing four miles
south of Ossian, was a caller at this
Office Saturday and reported the birth
of calf, Monday of last week, with
two fullgrown heads, two necks, four
eyes, four ears, four front feet, two
hind feet, two full sized back bones
and two tails. The front portion of
the calf is entirely full grown and full
ly developed, while the hind portion,
with the exception of the tail, possesses
only those features of an individual
animal. During the process of the
operation the calf died, and the mother
had to be killed. Mr.. Enga is max
ing preparations for having the hide
stuffed -Ossian Bee
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-01

Surgeons have found something
else to amputate, says the Shell Rock
News. A female carving artist in
London demands the removal of the
tonsils of all children, affirming they
are the home of bacilli which contri-
butte to about every physical i'll. Hence,
the side trimmings to our palates
must go, along with onr appendices
and other useless things which encum-
Der human anatomy. In the light of
advanced surgical science one is forced
to the conclusion that when man was
created the job was badly botched.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-18
Spirit Unbroken.

The awakening of spirit at the IT, after
the Wisconsin defeat did much to encourage the
gophers TO get into the work with determine tio.
The men realized that hard work necessary
to get in condition for Nebraska, and so fa3 as
is known. they have worked with this feeling
all of the time. Minnesota was far from being
disgraced in the Wisconsin game.
The true lineup of the teams remained IN
doubt until the appeared the field. The
morning lineup was subject to change and
as follows:
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-18
ILLINI WILL NOT
:. .G] GIVE l]|'. UP 4 TILL Il |, end
Lowenthal's S Plucky Men Walk to
r Almost Certain Defeat De-
termined to Fight.
Journal Special Service.

Urbana, Ill. Nov. 1S.-'On~ to Chicago was
the Watchword at Illinois last night, where deep
interest is manifested in the Illinois Chicago
game despite the fact that everybody comedies
victory to the maroons by a good-sized score
When one says 'everybody'. Head Coach Lowen-
thai must be omitted, for the old center says
that he has yet to see Chicago team run all
over Illinois. -4~.>o, -.s-..
\ Yesterday afternoon the roOters cheered the
varsity as they ran thru formation after forlna-
tion on Illinois field and at night they gingered
up enthusiasm at big mass meeting. Despite
the fact that Waterloo is supposed to wait
at Marshall field upwards of j 900 rootel. made
the trip this morning on a special train headed
by the university band of forty pieces. 49,,
/ Last night the alumni coaches gave stirring
! addresses to the team, who We're adjured by all
that was holy to fight today. Captain Moyni.
han, speaking for the eleven, declared that he
felt in his bones that Illinois would struggle
as it had never struggled before.
- 1t seems to be assured that Carrithers will
start at right halfback fIf he does, he will dc
| the plntlng. a department In which he has he
come decidedly proficient since his enforced lay
off. . With Stewart and kirk to fall back on
! the punting; is not worrying the coaches,
! The team and subs and scrubs, about seventy
in ALL. took the iaunt to Marshall field this
! morning The scrubs are taken as d reward fo1
their services all t,tlf1e lhieIup;l Left end
Ileft guard, BuyFoughs.. is: center Bateman
1871; right guard Whan 1888; right tackle. .Moyni
ham, 1So; right end Schoeller, 1SO;l quarter
Bump. l50; fleft half, Stewart 1853; right half
|Carritherss' 165;s fullback Pinckney. 167,H o
| Kirk, ia
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-18
KELLY GETS INJUNCTION
st. Paul Club, Manager at War with
= Baseball Ii Commission,

Cincinnati, Nov. '1S--A legal contest against
decision Of the National Baseball commission
was begun in the United States district court
In this city yesterda y when Michael J. Kelley.
manager of the St Paul American associa tion
team, filed petition for injunction against
the commission to / restrain it from putting
into effect its decision that he should play with
the st. Louis American league team.
Kelley declared ths t he was not under COLI
tract to the st. Paul club and could net there
fore be the subject OF a sale by Owner George
Lennon Of that organ ;zation. He stated tha (
if he should. after the decision. undertake |
play with any other, team than the st. Lou |
club he would DC IN effect Elacklisted /
baseball q means OF livelihood.
Kelley alleged that of the members of
commission. August Hermann and Ban Jol
son.. rs Well rs John J.. Bruce, the secrets
of the commission. had pecunary lnteresl
in the discussion for which these members of
the commission pletudiced against him.
His request to the conn mission that Inc. sale
! of himself tC the st. Louis club he set aside
| had been denied by tia: commission, wlic.
| would announce to the baseball world that
| fact and thereby prevent him from playing
| with other club.
! He therefore asked fox injunction re-
straining the members of vhe commission from
any action whereby any professional baseball
| club in the United States is prevented from
| engaging him as a player fGr the neNt season
I temporary restraining. order was issued
! good until Monday morning. when the cast
! will be taken up for heariag-
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-18
DEATH PREVENTS REUNION
North Dakota Man Killed by Train
- Bringing Family.

FARGO. N. D.-Killed By the same train
that brought his wife and children to Ross
In this state, was the pathetic fate of Albert
Tap: He had been employed on the Great
Northern for several months and saved enough
money to send for his family. He stepped or
one track to get ont of the way of an ap-
preaching engine and walked directly i'll front
OF the passenger train Oh which his fumily
reached the alace.
His wild desire to his relatives led a
14-year old pupil at Sacred Heart academy il
this city to take long tramp. He is t.l.
son Of Conductor Odell Of the Great Northern
at CrCokston. and walked all the way from
Fargo to the home of aunt near Crookston,
g The youngster was tired but suffered no in-
jury.
Politics in Minot are sei4 to be responsible
for the cancellation of the bonds of Auditor
Febrick of Ward county. Recently notice was
served On Fabrick and the commissioners by the
Northern Trust company Of this city. that the
bonds would be Cancelled. Fabrick has taken
the matter into court and secured order cit.
Ing the trust colnDany's representative to ap
pear at Minot Nov. %. and show cause why
such action was taken. Fabrick declares there
is trouble of colitical nature between hin
and Register Sanborn of the .Minot land office
The new courthouse seems to be a hoodoo fo
Minneapolis workmen. w. J. O'Rrien, a Dlns
terer. fell thirty feet from Llatform he wa!
constructing for overhead work. He. suffered
sprained ankle and sent to hOspita
TO await the results of examination for in
ternnl injuries Some weeks ago, another Min
neapolis fell IN the same structure an,
remained unconscious for several days.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-18
Sells More of. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy than of Ali Others
Put Together.

The following letter from locality
where Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is
well known shows by the unprecedented
demand for it that the medicine sells
on it's own merit. Mr.. Thomas George,
a merchant at Mt. Elgin, Ontario, says:
"I have had the local agency for Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy ever since IT
was introduced into Canada, and l sell
as much of it as | do of ali other lines
I have on my shelves put together. OF
the many dozens sold under guarantee,
l have not had one bottle returned. L
can personally recommend this, medi-
cine. as I have used it myself and given
it to my children and always with the
| best results. -