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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-30
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

Winneshiek Co. Fair-Sept. 5, 6, z,
8. 1905.
Sept. 1 - Commencement, DEBORAH
Institute.
Setp. 1S-District court opens.
Sept. 1914 '05-Northern Iowa Dental
Society, DEBORAH.
Sep. 2-Hon. William Jennings
Bryan, Grand opera house, auspices
Congregational L. A. S.
Sept. labor Day, Monday.
Sept. S-Address by Gov. A. b.
Cummins at the Winneshek Fair.
Sept 1i-Public schools open.
Oct. 10-Convention, Austin Flint and
Cedar Valley Medical Society.
Nov. 30-Thanksgiving Day. Thursday
Dec. 25-Christmas, Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-30

LIE huSSldu anu JAPANESE DeaC;
envoys Yesterday afternoon agreed Oh
reace terms, and the war is over
japan gets no indemnity, Sakhalin il
divided, with no redemption money
Jaran also yields ON interned battl,
ships and limitation of nava er.
DIR. K. D. Fisk is at the Winnie
shiek this week.
Miss Little went to Cresco t.
visit Friday morning.
Mrs. E. B. Thompson spent few
DAYS in Conover alst week.
Sam Wise was up from Pleasant
| yesterday. on a business trip.
Miss Florence Williams went tc
Clear Lake Saturday. for short visit
ID. Fl. Young If Manchester was 8
business visitor in the city last Thurs
day.
DIR. r. W. Daubney and wife re.
| turned from trip to Chicago Friday
morning.
Il. N. Holmes was here couple OF
days from Olympia, Wash. last week,
visitig relatives.
The finest line of staple and
fancy groceries in northeastern Iowa
at G. s. Marsh's.
A twelve pound bow was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Haakenson last
Tuesday morning.
Miss Marguerite Vogel has gone
to Cassville. Wis. to spend week or
two with relatives.
Mrs. Fred Tozier returned to ST.
Paul Monday. after visit at the
home Of w. 9. Hogan.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. E. Schuck re-
turned FRIDAY morning from their
business trip to Chicago.
Frank Nav has purchased the re-
sidence Of R. Fl. Miller in the first
ward for $3.50. we understand.
Miss Frieda Schulze of Chicago.
home of Alderman John Curtin.
-Mds. Geo. Scobey of Fayette and
McFatrich of Chicago were ever Sun
day guests of Mrs. G. w. Moore.
John jacobson and d. Ricka-
baugh are at Cedar Rapids this week.
attending the convention of deaf mute.
Mrs. J. w. Stiles and daughter,
Mrs. E. r. Haines have been visiting
relatives in Cedar Rapids since Friday.
Emil Rosenthal and 0. A. Jergen-
son are at Strawberry Point this week
attending the fair and transacting
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.P. Kirby departed
on Thursday for their home in Buffalo.
after visit at the home of r. f.
B. portman.
-Sigurd Rogue went TO Elkader
last Wednesday to play base ball with
Ossian VS.. Postville. The score was
10 TO in favor of Ossian.
Miss Cora Heinberg went to
Chicago Thursday to study the fall
STYLES in millinery. She will go from
there to Charlton to take position
as trimmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Weir from
California have been visiting with
friends and relatives in DEBORAH and
Washington Prairie. They departed
Friday morning for st. Paul and Min
neapolis. where they will visit before
returning to California.
YESTERDAY afternoon at the Ger
man Methodist parsonage Rev. III.
W. Schneider united in the holy
bonds of matrimonv Mr. Fred Butz
and Miss Frieda Ernst. two highly
esteemed young people of Lincoln
township. Thew will live on the farm
recently vacated by VIM. Butt.
One cannot read the adv. of the
Winneshiek County Bank this week
without an expression of surprise. for
who would think that this one insti-
tuition had paid the enormous sum of
$64, 1919 in interest from August /,
1900 to August l. 1905. The handeling
of the principal that produced this sum
with safety and profit speaks we'll for
the stability of this bank.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

Ben Bear and sister. Mrs. Loeb
spent Sunday in st. Paul.
w. w. WANT of Waterloo was in
the city Monday, on business.
Mrs. F. Fraser returned Friday
evening from trip to Colorado.
Mrs. VIM. Blake of Greene is visit
ing her parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. NJ.
Seim.
&C. H. Bromley went to Cedar
Rapids on business trip yesterday
morning
Mrs. +. J. Helwig went to Cresco
Saturday noon TO spend a few DAYS
with her sister.
Mr.. Walter Drake left for Des
Moines Monday morning, to attend
the State Fair
in the baseball game at Calmar
Sunday. DEBORAH lost by the close
score of 2 to 6.
The Board of Supervisors meet
next Monday. in their regular Sep
TENDER session.
--Theo. Throndsen went to Prairie
du Chen Monday. to spend some time
at the sanitarium.
Mrs. O. F. Linkenheil depart to-
day for Brainard. MINI. where their
future home will be.
Mrs. Chris. Rubie and children
went to Strawberry Point Monday,
for a visit with relatives.
-Chas. Cartwright of Garter. Gal.
arrived Saturday, for visit with his
sister. Mrs. j. @. Beard.
Mr.. Chas Dayton went to Topeka,
Kansas yesterday morning to visit
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. E. j. Parman departed for
Oshkosh. Wis, Saturday morning to
visit with friends few days.
Mrs. H. j. Green and daughter
were over Sunday guests at the home
of Mrs. w. A. Hoyt at Fayette.
Misses Esther and Mary Clinsey
of Minneapolis were guests at the
home of NJ. j. Soukup last week.
Charles Rudolph arrived home
from Mason City Monday. where he
has been visiting for several weeks.
DR. P. NJ. Jewell is at Coon Rapids
and Des Moines this week. visiting
relatives and taking in the state fair.
Miss Lettie Landers departed Sat
urday noon for st. Paul. where she
will visit with relatives a few days.
Atty A. F. Anundsen arrived
from Oklahoma City. Okla. Monday
evening. for visit with his family.
Hon. Nels Larsen. wife and
daughter, departed Monday for visit
+ with relatives in Otter Tail county,
Mimi.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Stoddard returned
Saturday morning TO her home in
Mason CITY, after visiting with her
parents and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Holmes aud
Mr.. aud Mrs. u. H, Hill went to
Chicago Monday. to spend few days
visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. AID Mrs. Charles r. Mont
gomery were out from Pittshurg, Pa.
last week, guests of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. II. MONTGOMERY.
Congratulations to Editor Schmitz
of the Ossian Bee. on the occasion of
his marriage to Miss Marie Brother.
an estimable lady of that place.
Carlson Bros. have been at work
the past few days. making a.tn9e ment
base about the soldiers hment.
covering the foundation led by
the grading down of the coz house
lawn.
Valdez Business College and Nor
NAL School and DEBORAH Institute
opened the school year ON Monday,
each having good attendance for
the beginning and bright prospects
for the year.
While train No. 572, on the Rock
Island road was switching near
Hazelton the other dav, an elderly
man and his wife tried to cross the
track but were run over by the train.
The man escaped. and with the as
sistanoe Of brakeman Hovey the lady
was secured just in time to save being
cut to pieces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-30
PEACE ENDS THE WAR.

The Russian and japanese peace
envoys Yesterday afternoon agreed on
reace terms, and the war is over.
japan gets no indemnity, Sakhalin is
divided, with no re exemption money.
Japan also yields on informed battle
ships and limitation of nava er.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
AklNVILLE ITEMS.

Quite a LOT OF sickness is reported in
this neighborhood.
Fcwel brothers were in the vicinity of
latham hunting this week.
Miss Sallic Nelson was the guest OF
Aunt Cordelia Robertson last Sunday.
Aunt Cordelia Robertson was the
cues, Of Mrs. Vannie Boyer uuc day this
week.
Misses Ethel and Mabel Drake and
Cynthia Nelson visited az the home Of l..
b. Akin last Sunday.
Miss Sallit Nelson is visiting with re-.
~lativcs in Versailles this week and while
there is having ON dental work done.
The young folks of this vicinity are
having fine sport skating. Several Of the
boys went to the social the other night
on their skates.
Nearly all the people about here are
wondering who the writer of the Akin
Vile Items is. Perhaps it is best you do
not know. lest the Items night lose their
charm.
Harry friklcn, 4 young man working
for John Todd received The sad %intelli-
gcncc Of the death of his mother which
occurred on the Idth inst. The message
was received too late for him 70 attend
the funeral. In some way her clothing
caught fire and she was buIncd to death
before the flames could be distinguished.
She only lived flew hours. Mr.. friklcn
has the sympathy OF the entire com,nun.
ity in this time Of deep sorrow.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

About as mcaslcy an act a nan
can commit is to take a paper for
several years and then when he
finally receives a polite request &C.
call and settle the subscription &C
count, tell all his neighbors that he
has been "dunncd;" that he never
subscribed for the thing, anyhow"
that "'taint worth nothin' nohow,'
and he'll tell the editor what he
thinks Of him tomorrow. When
tomorrow comes he sends his wife,
mother or daughter to the Office to
deliver a TRADE which the editor
must either bear without resentment
or forget the Sex OF the person be
fore linn. TX.
Up.to date Livery rigs for city driving
at Williams Bros. New stable, Oh
Fisher street.
A bad habit grows like a weed;
1good one requires as much care as
an orchid.
T. A. Williams, the South side gro
ccryman, handies II choice line 81 gro
Ger lees and canped goods.
When an opportunity meets the
right man the world begins to talk
about luck.
Every mar should know himself
even though he may be ashamed o.
the acquaintance.
Spices, Nuts, Raisins and Other
materials for cakes and pies at T.. a
Williams south side Square.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Mas iieibcrger's ChrlstmBs Gift

Col. J. +. Gmclich, Missouri's,
uew state treasurer, has a habit of
doing the right thing at the right
time. This habit grows on him as
zae grows older, some say younger,
ind does not diminish as honors are
crowded upon him. This was cx-
emplifed Xmas morning when he
appointed Miss Anna lieiberer, the
popular cashier and book keeper at
Victor's, as his chief stenegrapher
in the State Ireasuirr's office ut
Jefferson City. The appointment
carried with it a salary of 10000 a
MONTH. We have seldom had the
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
TRUSTEES SALE.


"hthfNs' ne Kansas ana MISS I'D.
'nenl ANA Mining Company, a Mi'SoulI
non, ana Joseph Il hudson ana MI .
son, ms we. by thcii certain dee. ..
'"''u inc ST DAY 81 AplH. '''E, ana i,.'
the Once OF the kcl"Id'i = Detd' d"
county, MiSaouTi h Versailles, MaNH
''""N ~, NJ page 10 OF the h"itGhEc i 'H.
sad county conveyed to the FIDELITY i|H.
'"hy' y cp'p"i"'l"h, nhd'f the Laws o. NJ
'hc real estate lying III we county "l
ana 7'''co' M'sso'fi hesctihcd ns1oii"'
INC '"a' nan "' '"' ""''he"" quart
ho"'he'N' quarter ana 'l' southwest i"'.
'ne "o''he''' quarter "' section '"'''
lE'l' inc ''"'he"h' quarter OF The
quarter ana 'he '"f'h"e't quarter OF
"e'"H"'''c' OF 7'r''"' twenty sever
h'f'h"''t quarter OF SECTION twenty
VIC "o''h'"s' quarter 81 'he h'''"'''' ""
"''"" '"r"'y one l1'I' 'H acres
west f"'' "' ''t south NAN OF me sou
H'' 'on'h hh' "' the S"ntiWcSt pnni
s"Nth'a'' quarter "' 9e'''"n twrhly.'""
"e7'ha'f OF the northeast quarter ana
an" '"h'PN-''h h"i'dic"'hs ~
' F"'' :" "' ~
west quarter OF Heo''"n twenty seven
S''' ''''' "'''H !" township '' nofth
west inc '""'' hh'' 81 'he h"i'h"'f
an" the h"''h nan 81 the southwest q
9e't'o" i'te'h ,I'.' the ao"'heaA qN'
'he e'"'h 'h'''V hci.1 oi the s'n'hras, e.
'hc ho''h''s' quarter 81 Sr'I"n sixteen
'""'h IA" "' inc southeast quartz
''"h '"ch'y one t@lI 'hc h"tth''Nt az
the southwest quarter :" section l"t''
a. ana me west h''i ~ ~" southeast .
thc h"f'h'hs' quarter "i SECTION '""'.
t-'i' an "i h''d iahds beng ~ Tow
n"i'h' OF Range - west, cphtain'ug IN I'D
h"h'''' "n't "''S''"i ana ''sH'S SEE
h"hd'cd'hs I"'"'I acres more or les
20 any mortgages OF deeds "'hi'' now
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
FROM RlCHLAND.
Aunt Jane Richardson is still very sicl

Aunt Jane Richardson Is still very sick.
We have been having some winter
weather down our way.
J. c. Woolery sold a mule 10 Fred
Rasa of Florence for $I37'50.
We thought Gladstone would revive
when the new governor was inaugnrated.
A social was given at John Klein's on
Tuesday night and a good time is report
ed by all present.
Henry Seigle recently purchased che
old home place from his brother Louis,
for which he paid $4,000.
The boys are taking advantage of the
fine skating caused by the slcet on the
snow, and 90 visiting on their skates.
Coasting is also fine and The laughter and
shouting of the happy youngsters can be
heard every nigh9.
We noticed among che Akinvillc Items
in lass weeks Democrat STANG that Mr..
Mobiey OF Versailles had been in chat
community with the view Of securing a
house keeper. That gives us Il clue to
the mystery We have been trying to
solve, viz; why Arthur hampton and
Rowen Woolcy have been making such
frequent visit to Akinville Of late" Boys
we are nex9.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

opportunity of recording a more de-
served promotion or taken more
pleasure in recording it. The
young lady is very proud Of her
Christmas gift and will leave next
Sunday for Jefferson City to begin
her wolk.-Boonvillc Democrat.
Miss lieiberger when a child
resided in Versailles with her par.
ents and has many friends here who
will be pleased to learn Of her APP
pointmcnt in the State Treasurer's
Office.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Mrs. Joseph Pepper Dead.

Mrs. Joseph Pepper of Junction
whose serious illness was recently
mentioned IN the Democrat, died in
Denver, Colorado, Sunday evening,
January IS. This estinable lady
had been afflicted for the past year
with consumption, and several
months ago, accompanied by her
husband, made the trip to Colorado
thinking to gain relief from the
ravagcs Of the dread disease. For
a while there "a "A noticeable i'm
pr%ovcnent, but eventually with a
constitution undermined from long
suffering the death angel brought
her relief.
Mrs, Pepper was about 33 years
of age, was a native of Hungaria,
where her family still reside. She
was married to Joseph Pepper ten
years ago, and the union was bless
cd with one son. Mr., Pepper was
formerly a resident of Versailles
and is a brother of Adolph Pop
per of this city. The remains Of
the deceased were conveyed to st,
Louis where the interment took
place Wednesday. Adolph Pepper
departed TUESDAY evening for st.
Joseph, where he met the stricken
husband and o and accompanied
them to st. Louis to he present a,
the funeral. The many friends in
Versailles of rhe bereavcd HUSBAND
son and other relatives, extend con.
dolenee to them in their hour 81
deep sorrow.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
NJ adden..M ~arriOtt.

Mr.. William II. Madden OF Kan
sas City and Miss Nancy J. Marriott
of this county were married at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Bales,
/six miles west of this city at noon
Sunday, January IS, Rev. J. l..
Sims officiating.
The ceremony was performed in
the presence of a large crowd OF in
vitcd relatives and friends, at the
conclusion of which all repaired to
the dining room where all elegant
Wedding banquet prepared for the
occasion was fully enjoyed.
/ The bride is the only daughter Of
the late David Marriott and was
born and reared in this county. She
, has taught school in almost every
section of the county covering a
period of more than twenty years
and has been prominently identified
with all educational movements dur
ing that time. Her friends are
numbered by the score.
The groom is a prominent tusi-
ness man Of Kansas City and stands
high in his profession. The newly
married couple will visit tor several
days with relatives and friends OF
the bride in Morgan after which
they will go to Kansas City, where
( they will reside in the future. The
Democrat joins their many friends
in wishing them a happy aud sue
ccss!ul futurc.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Gard Of Thank u.

We desire TO thank our dear
friends and ncishbors for their
sympathics, kindncsscs and %assis-
tancc in the sickness and death OF
our deadly beloved one.
FoRNEY BERKslRESSER
AID RELATIVES.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Absolutely Harmless.

The fault otgi7ing children medicine
containing injurious Substances, j"
sometimes more disastrous than the
disease from which they are suffering.
Every mother should know that
rhanb"rlain's Cough Remedy is per
fcc,Iy snfr for children To take. 1t con
tains nothing harmful and for confhH
colds ard Group is unsurpas5 1t, f"rs sale
by 4 l.. MuutHci.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

An agreeable movement Ofthc bowels
without any unpleasant effect il pro
duccd by Chambcrlnin's Stomach and
LIVER Taplets, for sale by A. p. Muntzel.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

Hubbard & Kavanaugh, the hbstrac
tiers, wamt yonE work. Their books are
complete.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

The only complete set of Ahstract
Books Of Morgan County at Hubbard <
Kavanaugh's. ONCE III Court House.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

When You want II pleasant lHHht'Vc
take Chamhcr!ain's Stona"h and Liver
Tablets. For sale BY 4. i. Muntaci,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

We are now open and will hc pleased
Il see all customers ut our new LiVcry
Stables on Fisher street. Rigs for city
driving, stylish and upto-datc.
WILLIAMS Bros.
The Washington times., 1905-01-09
HAS NOT YET ACCEPTED
CALL TO PHILADELPHIA
Rev. Richard P Williams Saws He
Must Have Plenty of Time to
Think 1t Over.

This is a matter which cannot be
decided In a moment
Il have been here row about eight
years, and to leave would mean the
breaking of strong ties and the sever
ance Of many obligations
Il have reached no definite conclusion
as TO whether | viii accept the call
This statement was made this morn
ing by the Rev. Richard p Williams,
rector Of Trinity Episcopal Church.
When asked as To his intentions reIa-
tive to the call TO the old Christ Church.
Philadelphia. Mr. Williams said. more
over. it would be discourteous Ia the
vestries Of both parishes for him TO an
Eounce his purpose before notifying
them as to what he intends doing.
Il have had the call under considera-
ton only two weeks" said MIR. VIII
liams- Before / reach decision it
VIII be necessary for me 10 go over the
matter more thoroughly. as my con-
nection with Trinity Church demands ii.
Il really have no more idea than YOU
what | Will do
Pensioners OF the church learned
with regret yesterday that there WAS a
possibility that Mr. Williams would as
sumo charge of another parish
Until the published announcement of
the call 10 Christ Church yesterday
morning, no intimation had been receIy-
ed here. and at both the services the
rector was besieged with appeals to re-
ject the offer.
The Washington times., 1905-01-09
5ry0n Would Expound
On Needs. of Democracy
Western Faction Expected to Cut Loose
From Eastern Leadership.

Sheehal. or Belmont. but it was after
ward learned that Be>:aoat had received
an Invitation Some OF the Democrats
say that d few invitations Were sent
out to Democrats over the State with
the privilege OF remaiiing them TO
friends Mr. Belmont is not expected to
be present.
It would be a mistake TO assume that
antipathy 10 Hin. sheehan. Belmont.
and other Eastern friends of Judge Par
ker is based on their alleged treatment
of TasSart. As rule, Democrats say
that the national chairman got just
what he deserved by associatins him
SELF with these men IN the management
OF the campaign ana not asserting IN
dependence even at the risk of inhar-
mony
Whether Mr.. Bryan viii come out fiat
footed tor an immediate breaking away
from the Eastern alliance is not known,
but IL is understood here that steps viii
At once be taken to put the party man
agement in the hands of his friends
The Washington times., 1905-01-09
SNINDLER BOUGH,
CRIMES NAPOLEON
Continued from First Page.)


service q clever young rascal named
William z Valentine he frequently
used Valentine to pass worthless checks
that he had forged One dag. after Val
entine had lost an honest position that
re occupied. Mclaughlin introduced him
to Boegh. Dough took a liking 70 the
young man aad promised to do some
thing for him
He turned him over to Abbott. who
was then carrying out the lumber swiil-
die. and asked Abbott to give him en-
ployment- Abbott Let Valentine into the
scheme and sent him out 70 buy luEaber
with worthless notes- In this way Val
entiae. fully aware of what he was do
ing. became a factor in Bougn's swim
ding schemes.
Woman in tie Case.
Nay Nirsag. a Young woman in
Brooklyn. pecame infatuated with Val
ertine and left her home TO I've with
him. She left him for another man
He threatened 10 betray her &c she. did
rot return, for he had used her 10 pass
worthless checks. and early in 1896 she
attempted 10 end her life by shooting
herself with a revolver. Fearing she
was about TO die. she made a eoHfes-
sion The police captured yaientife
siA.u 3Ar va -eiEtSf-SCS- ~ eSAA III
prisonment. In February, 1897, he at
tempted 10 escape from the Kings
county penitentiary. Tools had been
srnuggled 20 him by the girl he had be-
trayed. He was disarmad and plit in
solitary confinement and served his full
term.
John l. Bough had disappeared then.
and 1t was reckoned he was worth more
than S25o.000. He was not heard of again
until he biossorned oft with The Lloysls
Insurance Company. which led 10 the
inference that he was a representative
OF the famous London insurance house.
The Washington times., 1905-01-09
PERSIAN GOVERNMENT
YIELDS TO PRESSURE

The State Department is in receipt of
information that the Persian govern
nent has. aI the demands of the United
States. made partial reparation to the
widow of the Rev benjamin w. La
baree. an American missionary. who
was murdered b. q gang OF fanatics.
The Persian government also promises
TO punish the guilty parties.
The murder of DR. Labaree was on
March l3 last a demand was instantly
made by this Government for the az
rest and trial of the guilty parties The
demand was fruitIess until on October
y. when Secretary Hay instructed Min
lister Pearson TO make il known 10 the
Persian government that President
Roosevelt was deeply concerned in this
case and IL the demands OF the United
States were not complied with he would
lay the matter before Congress with APP
propriate recommendations
On January 5 the Persian government
agreed to pay the widow of Mr.. La
baree $50 COS. and promised that the
guilty would receive swift punishment