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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
BURR OAK.

From our regular correspondent.
May 81, 0'6.
Rev. A. A. Hallett attended district
conference at Ridgeway last week.
Mrs. Cora Sharp is in town caring
for her daughter, Mrs. Daisy Nor
rison, who is measles victim.
Burr Oak ball nine played DEBORAH
nine Thursday. Score to IL for
Burr Oak.
w. Case of Prosper is at work
raising the Briggs house.
L. A. S. on Wednesday at Mrs. VIM.
Hillman's.
Mrs. Burt Kimball spent couple
of days last week with DEBORAH
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brittendall came up
from Button Thursday, returning on
Friday. They report that every effort
is being made for the Old Settlers
Reunion and picnic to be held in the
park the 7th of June.
Fred Wemett and family of Mabel
were Sunday guests in town.
Fred Schoonmaker lost horse
Saturday. 1t dropped dead while out
on the route delivery meat near Bluff
ton.
The Robinson family were quite ill
last week with measles, but are now
out of danger.
The old settlers reunion and picnic
will be held June Goth on Schanck's
lawn. Everybody come and hear the
anecdotes by the old timers and the
modern pieces and drills by the child
rem of today. Basket lunch served at
noon.
Mr.. Johnson and family, and Mr..
and Mrs. Kippe attended church de-
dication at Mabel Sunday.
The storm the 10th was the wols
for several seasons. The excessive
rain washed away fences and bridges !;
the hail broke several window panes
for P. Gallagher and the wind de-
molished wind mill for Abel Pierce
Lester Shelley follows the league
ball team as Mascot for the season.
The ball game yesterday. Canton VS..
Burr Oak closed at ID to 2 in favor of
Burr Oak.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
BLUFFTON.
From Our Regular Correspondent

From Our Regular Correspondent
May 81, 0'6.
Hon. w. S. Hart of Waukon will
speak at the Old Settlers meeting here
on June 18th.
Oscar Haggerdorn of West Superior
was here for a few days last week,
visiting his family.
Fred choonmaker of Burr Oak lost a
valuable horse Saturday. While .driv-
ing through town on bis meat wagon
it dropped dead in the road
A fine baby boy arrived at the home
of Thos. Jewell Sunday night.
Mrs. Shortreed of Waukon is spend
ing few weeks here with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Richmond.
Mrs. Inez Graham of Cresco with
her two children Sundayed at her
fathers Mr.. Peter Marcy, of this
village.
Eugene Marcy is a victim of the
measles.
Some things about our Old Settlers
Picnic June 18th. Work on the park
grounds will commence this week. A
large covered pavilion will be erected
which will shelter 1000 people or
more if it should rain. In another
part of this issue you will find our
executive committees. which are all
working like beavers in their re-
spective lines. Our monster 80 foot
balloon will positively go up at four
O'Clock under the direct supervision
of Ed Sharp of Canton. Clarence
Knowlton of Prosper, DR.. Emmons and
Rev. Hallett of Burr Oak. Our re-
ception committee will be prepared to
take care of all teams for ladies who
come without male escort, to keep
order on grounds or in any way to
assist and make the day pleasant for
visitors. No charges will be made for
any services rendered on the ground.
Bring the children to see Jumbo, the
elephant, who will appear Immediately
after the balloon ascension. See our
large programme next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
Special Round Trip Rate to Boston in June.

gredt many people nave Expressed
a desire to visit the Eastern points
this summer, and in order to accom-
modate its patrons, the Rock Island
lines have arranged for rate of one
fare plus Sl.00 from its stations to
Boston, Mass, and return. These
tickets will be good to leave your
home stations on June End, and 3rd
and 4th and will bear return limit of
June 18th, but we have made arrange
ments in Boston to extend the return
limit to June 30th, upon payment of
Sl.00.
We can send you through Buffalo or
viaWashington, Philadelphia and New
York, or via Montreal, just as you
chose, and we are now making arrange
ments so that you can stop over at
New York City on the return trip.
would like to write you fully and tell
you all about this trip, and If You are
interested, kindly call upon any agent
of the Rock Island Lines. or address
Jno. G.. Farmer, Division Passenger
Agent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. l9-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Here are some truthful remarks
uttered by an exchange: To run a
newspaper without occasionally pub
fishing an item that is untrue or gives
offense is like running railroad
without having accidents or smashups.
To do so is a physical impossibility.
No man on earth is to so great an ex-
tent constantly at the mercy of both
friends and enemies as the editor of a
newspaper Pushed continually with
work, he must get most of the infor-
nation concerning transporting events
second or third hand or not at ALL FIRE.
quently statements are received from
supposedly trustworthy sources which
are subsequently found to be without
foundation, Not one editor in thou
sand willfully Injuries either friend or
foe by Misrepresentation. Go to him
and ask for correction and nine
cases out of ten, if your case is just,
you will be received politely and pro-
per correction will be made with
pleasure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
Bailey's Happiness.

These are not the happiest days Bal
ley of Britt has ever seen. His
ointment is full of bugs and his head
is crowded with Authorizations. Even
his funnygraph is tinctured with
Witrio and he expectorates green
colored saliva. Cheer up, Baily there
are several counties from the reserva-
ton to be heard from. -Glidden
Graphic.
That's another. Bailey is happier
than a calm at high tide. He has
seen proselytes, prostitutes, and postu-
lants cringe the kpee and bow the
back to the rumble of the band wagon,
and two years ago we saw the
writer of the above Sinking along the
streets of Des Moines like whipped
dog, the dreul running from the cor
ners of his mouth like llama with
mumps. The populistic craze caught
the silly boys and crawthumpers of
the democratic party in 81 and along
those years just as it catches them
from the republican party today. The
democrats see the gurgle in glee. why
shouldn't they? Bailey run republi-
can paper in 81 and he runs one now.
He will run one when the fuddlers
and populists come back into the re-
publican ranks. Kansas had its lesson.
Nebraska had it, the Dakotas tried it,
Iowa and Wisconsin will take turn
guided by populistic phantasies and
worshipping populistic doughgods.
Later on common sense will prevail
and the fellows of the Graphic calibre
will either go democratic or get lost in
the shuttle; in the meantime Bailey is
republican. Bailey in Britt Tri-
bune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23


| PLANTS-Cabbage and tomato plant.
for sale. Z. r. Blount. 20-3.
FOR RENT-Seven room house.
Inquire H. J. Hutchinson. 2Otf.
!LOST-On Washington street, three
| deeds, and naturalization papers.
A. 0. Peterson
FOUND-Chatelaine pin for carrying
watch Owner inquire of r. H.
Miller at post Office.
FOUND-A pig found on Halver
Haugen's farm, miles north of De-
corah. 20-lpd.
LOST-A pair of gold bowed glasses.
Finder please leave at Citizens
Savings bank and receive reward.
FOR RENT-The four room fl at over
.. J. Ness grocery. Enquire of
E. @. Shaw. 2ltf.
FOR SALE-Two new lumber wagons
and three sets of hobs, hand made.
Enquire of B. ]. Mckay. 15tf.
FOR RENT-The residence of Mrs.
E. A. Aiken, Maple Avenue, Fifth
ward. Modern conveniences. In
quire at residence
FOR SALE-Fine residence lot, close
to business part of town. H. A.
Prastmark
FOR RENT-Eight room dwelling,
good neighborhood, near business
portion, $40 per month. Inquire r.
F.Gibson. lift.
WANTED-Ten men by G. M. & st.
p. Railway for employment all sum-
mer. to steady men at 81. 80 per day.
Work in DEBORAH yards. G.. Christ
Jansen foreman. National hotel.
FOR SALE OR RENT-17 acres,
ia miles from DEBORAH new house,
good barn: new chicken house 90
feet long just built. Suitable for
chicken farm. Enquire of Mrs.
Higgins.
FARMS FOR SALE-SO acres, Sec.
4, Orleans twp, $50 acres, Sec. "a,
Fremont twp, also % acres, Sec.
20, Fremont, $3.50 if taken at once.
For prices and terms write M. H.
Culbert, Cresco, Iowa. Off
FOR SALE OR RENT-My residence
in West DEBORAH. AZ lots. room
house. barn. wood house. cistern and
we'll. All in good condition. w.
0. Nordheim. Enquire of @. s.
Boice.
FOR RENT-Fine brick residence,
with barn, sheds, large patch of
ground for pasture, $l5. 90 per:month.
Enquire of A. Child, West DEBORAH,
or address Martha O. Dayton, Iowa
City, Iowa. 1874.
WANTED-Travelin Statesmen. Must
furnish reference and invest $1,000. 90
in first class per cent bonds. Salary
and Expenses paid. Experience not
required, we teach business at our
Mills. The Wheeling Roofing Cor
nice Company, Wheeling, W. Va.
1874
FOR SALE-Rock elm trees in large
or small quantities, also evergreens !;
one bay mare foal, years old, two
three year old colts, one hay rake,
$500. Enquire of A. Child. West
DEBORAH. or address Martha @. Day
ton. Iowa City, Iowa. 1874.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

From our regular correspondent.

From our regular correspondent.
May 81. 1906.
Mrs. w. J. Norton and Miss Eta
Klein of DEBORAH were business callers
in this vicinity Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Williams came home
Friday to spend couple of days with
home folks.
Mr.. Stacy Clark called in Clay Hill
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Adam Weplar visited at the
home of her brother in DEBORAH last
Thursday.
! Mr.. Graham of DEBORAH was repairing
phones i'll this vicinity one day last
week.
Miss Maggie Williams accompanied
her sister, Miss Lizzie, to Button last
Sunday.
Miss Maebelle Persse and friend of
Decorah spent last evening with Allie
Seegmiller.
Master Leonard Rastetter spent
Saturday and Sunday with his friend,
Master Lester Pearson, of Butternut
lodge.
Miss Nellie Rastetter and Miss
Lizzie Williams returned yesterday to
resume their school duties, the former
to Bailey Springs and the latter to
Bluffton.
Jim Malli Sundayed in Clay Hill
with his aprents.
John Griebel returned Tuesday from
Pueblo, Colo, where he spent the
past six months.
Misses Sadie Dinger and Nellie
Rastetter attended the B. f. T. A. in
DEBORAH last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Linzenmeyer of
DEBORAH visited at the parental home
last Friday.
Mr.. Pogles of Chicago is guest at
the s. Sorenson home.
John Weplar is the possessor of a
brand new buggy.
Miss Judith Sorenson and friend
visited friends in Freeport the Goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Stoskopf of
Canoe were calling on friends one day
last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
CANOE.
From our regular correspondent.

From our regular correspondent.
May 81, '06.
The l.. A. s. will meet with Mrs.
Ole Hendrickson Friday, June LIST.
Henry Spilde and Miss Nellie Sun
dayed at their sisters, Mrs. Will Seeg-
miller, of Locust.
Mrs. Mamie Reams of Waucoma
visited couple of days with her par
ents last week.
Misses Julia Faldet and Amelia
Istad attended confirmation in the
Washington Prairie church yesterday.
Mrs. Ed Larsen returned yesterday
after trip to the hospital at Austin,
Mimi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Ruffridge and
family of Locust Sundayed with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Musser.
The l.. A. s. sale will be held
Monday, June 4th, at julius Hoffos'
place the ladies will serve free din
nre noon. Rev. Scarvie will hold
services in the forenoon at the same
place if the weather is favorable.
otherwise the preaching will be in No.
school house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
Pirating Foley's Honey and Tar.

Foley 81 Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. These worthless imi-
tations have similar sounding names.
Beware of them. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar is in a yellow package.
Ask for it and refuse any substitute.
1t is the best remedy for coughs and
colds. For sale by Brunt q Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
II is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold.

How often do we hear it remarked :
Its only cold." and few days
later learn that the man is on his back
with pneumonia. This is such COM
mon occurrence that cold. however
sight, should not be disregarded.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy con
tracts any tendency of a cold to result
in pneumonia, and has gained its
great popularity and extensive sale by
its prompt cures of this most common
ailment. 1t always cures and is pleas
ant to take. For sale by Engbretson's
Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
SPIELvILLE.

From our regular correspondent
DIR. Horton was down from the For
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bernatz were at
Decorah Friday.
w. J. Shevik finished painting his
residence last week.
Mrs. j. HI. Haug and daughters were
Fort callers Thursday.
The farmers have been busy the past
week hauling lumber from Klimesh's
saw-mill.
A. A. Novak aud wife and Mrs. S.
Kruchek were Calmar callers during
the past week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
WANT
COLUMN


Rates-One Cent per word. Nothing
less than ten cents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14

bible to Ayr, the birthplace of Burns.
Thfrty-three miles out and thirty-three
miles back, and it rained nearly the en-
tire way. We were sustained amid
the discomforts of the trip by our in
terest in Scotland's rustic bard, whose
simple lays have endeared him to the
universal heart, but our sympathies
went out to two kind friends, Mr.. Nc
Killup, member of parliament, and
Mr.. Henry Wright, a Glasgow barris-
ter, who accompanied US. 1t was an
humble cottage in which Burns first
saw the light and in which he lived
when he made the acquaintance of
those rollicking companions, Tam
o'Shanter and Souter Johnny. Near
by is the famous bridge over the bon
ME Doom" of whose banks and braes'
he sang. and not far away are the old
bridge and the new one which bis
fancy clothed with life and brought to-
gether in animated dialogue. After
visiting the places and looking upon
the scenes enShrined in literature by
his verse. one reads with even greater
zest the homespun ballads of this I'M
pulsive apostle OF democracy. / was
glad to learn that increasing thousands
wend their way to his birthplace each
year and that among the visitors
Americans are very numerous.
We reserved for the conclusion of
our tour of the British isles Hawarden
castle, the home of Gladstone. With
our usual luck, we reached Hawarden
just as Mr.. Henry Gladstone arrived
from his home, eight miles away, and
were taken through the house and
grounds by him. The estate of several
thousand acres which came into the
family from Mrs. Gladstone's ancestors
has just passed, according to the law
of primogeniture, into the hands of a
grandson of the. late Mr.. Gladstone.
The new owner is sober. studious
young man, who has already achieved
distinction i'm college debates, and who
is preparing himself for a public ca
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14

reer. While we enjoyed a drive
through the woods and through the
park, where the elder Gladstone was
wont to cut down trees for exercise,
our interest naturally centered in the
big, roomy house, castle-like in its
structure, and in the commodiouA
library, where England's Christian
statesman labored far more than three
score years, for il must be remem-
bered that his public life extended over
two generations. The walls are con-
cealed by books, and shelves tut out
into the room at right angles. Glad
stone was a prodigious worker. and
admidst the cares of official life, found
time to devote to the classics, TO the
sciences and to religious discussion.
Among the busts in the room is one of
Disraeli, his most conspicuous political
antagonist The prominence thus given
to his distinguished opponent may pos
sibly be explained as Hercules ex-
planned the courtesy shown by him to
the goddess whose enmity compelled
him to perform the labors which made
him immortal.
Opening off from the library is a
fireproof vault i'm which Mr. Gladstone
kept his papers and valuable docu-
ments, and he was so methodicaI that
Mr.. John Morley, his biographer.
found the materials for his work in
excellent order. Not far from the
house is a large building, erected as
a memorial TO Gladstone, which con-
tains his religious library of several
thousand volumes. The family has
built dormitory adjoining the library
to accommodate the students who come
from all countries to study theological
questions.
We also visited the chapel near by.
where the statesman attended church
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14

and often read the service. His SON
in-law, the present rector, showed US
the memorial, since unveiled, which
will draw multitudes TO this historic
edifice. 1t is a marble group by the
sculptor Richmond and represents the
great commoner and his wife sleeping
side by side, an angel guarding them
with outstretched wings 1t is fitting
that they should thus rest at the end
of life. for they had together borne
life's burdens and together shared the
many triumphs that crowned their eff
forts. While he was master of the
ship of state. she was mistress of an
ideal home; while he was seeking to
ameliorate the condition of the whole
people, she was conducting a private
Orphanage within stones throw of
the castle, an Institution still main
tanned in her memory. So happy was
the long married life Of this well mated
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14

pair that at the approach of death he
requested the family not to permit his
interment in Westminster Abbey, ex-
cept on condition that his wife be
given place beside him, and this I'M
usual honor was paid them.
Although nations boast of material
wealth and manufacturing plants.
their most valuable assets are their
men and women OF merit, and their
greatest factories are their institutions
of learning, which convert priceless
raw material into a finished product
of inestimable worth. Gladstone, Wig
orous in body, strong I'm mind and
elevated in moral purpose. was an or
nament to the age in which he lived,
and will be an inspiration to succeed
ing generations.
Copyright, 1906, by Joseph b. BoWies
Copyright in Great Britain. All rights
reSerVed.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-03
MAYOR WANTS WHARF CALLS COUNCILS ATTENTION TO THE RIVER FRONT. MT. Teague sUrges Aldermen to Take Steps to Improve City's Property
 for Business Mems
 Use.

In an interesting letter to the City council last night, Mayor ". M. Teague appeals to that body for the building of new substantial wharf at the foot of Commerce Street to replace the dilnpi- dated structure now supposed to &C., commodate the river traffic and the de- velopment of the available resources along the Alabama River.
 The Mayor has shown in his few months of administration an inclination to a policy of retrenchmcnt, but he does not hesitate to make this Import ant recommendation.
 Let us build a substantial wharf," says the communication of the Mayor, ''and by so doing show 70 the world that we have faith fin the development of all the available resources which we can command. The outlay will not be great. and, in my judgment. the day is r ot distant when the wisdom of the in- vestment will be fully demonstrated.'
 On concluding the letter, the Mayor ufsars to furnish the joint Finance and Public Works Committee of the Council with plans, drawings and estimates, with needed information on the subject of a new wharf It was to this joint that the matter was referred and A report is expected in some form at the next regular meeting of the speedy action on the proposi- tion is asked by the Mayor in view of the possibility of q committee of Conc coming to Alabama to inspect the Alabama River as the result of 1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-03

bill recently introduced by Congress- man A. A. Wiley asking for an appro- priation of sB00,000 TOT the improve
 ment. of the river.
 The strong attitude of the Mayor on this subject is shown in the communi- cation which follows:
 I "ofice of the Mayor,
 Montgomery. Ala, Jan. 1St, 1906.
 ITO the Honorable City Council of
 Montgomery:
 'Gentlemsn---I desire to direct your attention to the dilapidated condition of the city's wharf at the foot of Com
 merce Street, which I consider to be of sufficient Importance to receive your most careful consideration. investiga- tion and action.
 The present structure has been in use for a number of years, and it's con dltion has grown steadily worse until 1t Is now so thoroughly out of repair as to be almost useless. We are really confronted with the fact that Montgom- cry practically has no wharf at all, and consequently no facilities are afforded for the safe and satisfactory handling of merchandise on the river at this point.
 'This matter has been repeatedly agitated by previous administrations. but for some reason no action tending to secure better conditions has been taken. excepting perhaps a few mis- cellaneous repairs being occasionally made to the old wharf. In my Judg- naent. any expenditure made in repair. ing this structure will be useless. We should build a wharf of sufficient size and durability to accommodate not only the business now being done. but one that will meet all demands for years to come.
 'In this connection, I wish to re- mind you that the United States gov ernment appropriated $100,000 for the year 1905, to be expended in improving the Alabama River. This money is now being used. and I am sure that substantial results are being obtained. l A. A. Wiley. has introduced bill pro- 1 viding for the appropriation of $500,~ | 000 for further improving the river | It Is proposed that $1o0,0o0 Of this | amount be expended annually for a | period of five years.
 "The purpose of the above mentioned | bill is to provide funds with which to l deepen the river channel to depth | of not less than four feet of water at l all stages, thus enabling boats to reach | our city at all seasons of the year. The engineers tell us that this Is en- tlfely feasible. Before this appropria- ton is made, however, there will, in all probability, be committee sent from Congress to investigate the ex- isting conditions at all points along the river. This committee should nev- CT be allowed to witness the wharf at Montgomery In any other than first class condition.
 "The benefits to accrue to our mer- chants and citizens generally in se- curing low freight rates, by reason of water competition, are unquestionably worthy of serious consideration on the part of the City Council. We should prove in a practical manner that we are interested in building up our city; in attracting new enterprises and fin securing low freight rates for our mer- chants.
 Let US build a substantial wharf. l and by so doing. show to the world that we have faith in the development Of all the available resources which we can command. The outlay will not he great, and. in my judgment, the day