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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
JERKING a Horse.

Once put to and out of doors the
principal evil we shall notice is the
tendency of drivers of wagons, cabs,
aye, and private carriages as well, to
nag and jerk the horses mouths In
stead of using the voice or the whip,
and it appears that this brutal practice
is on the increase. Some drivers hands
are never still, but it is jerk, jerk, jerk,
all day long, and the appearance of
their horses shows how the suffering
wears upon them, while an inspection
of their mouths and the way in which
they let go of their bits will disclose
bone and skin bruises and abrasions
of dreadful extent, lacerated tongues
and torn lip corners. The lower jaw
of a horse is marvellous structure of
tenderest and thinnest skin, quivering
nerves and acute sensitiveness, and yet
every other vehicle in our streets is
steered by some double listed brute,
who mauls this organ from daylight
to dark. The horror of it! A single
jerk to a horses mouth inflicts far
more acute agony than cutting off six
tails Qf he had them), yet one goes
unpublished and the other is a state
prison offense-or should be. - Outing
Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
EYE INSURANCE
CONIGI S KY
Grand Opera House Corner 1874.
Tho Dead Monkey.

The following interesting account Of
animal sympathy is extracted from
James Forbes Oriental Memories
Zone of shooting party under ban
yam tree killed a female monkey and
carried it to his tent, which was soon
surrounded by forty or fifty of the
tribe, who made great noise and
seemed disposed to attack their ag-
gressor. They retreated when he pre-
sented his fowling piece, the dreadful
effect of which they had witnessed
and appeared perfectly to understand.
The head Of the troop, however, stood
his ground, chattering furiously. The
sportsman, who perhaps felt some lit.
tie degree of conjunction for having
killed one Of the family, did not like
to fire at the creature, and nothing
short of firing would suffice to drive
him off. At length he came to the
door of the tent and. finding threats Of
no avail, began lamentable moaning
and by the most expressive gesture
seemed to beg for the dead body. 1t
was given to him. He took it sorrow
fully in his arms and bore 1t away to
his expectant companions. Those who
were witnesses of this scene resolved
never again to fire at one of the mon
key race"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Big Wedding in Bluffton.

At the Bluffton Catholic church
this Wednesday morning will occur
the marriage of two of the well
known young people of that vicinity,
Mr.. John Organ and Miss Bridget
O'Brien, daughter of Luke O'Brien.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. Fr. Collins of DEBORAH at the
church, after which large reception
will be given at the home of the
bride. Something like 500 invitations
have been issued, and bowery has
been erected for the entertainment of
the guests.
This is union in which the hosts
of friends of the couple find every
reason for hearty congratulation.
Both are highly respected young
people who have grown up in that
neighborhood and number their
friends by the hundreds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Double Weddinf in Fremont.

Way up in the northwest part OF the
county, at the home of Mrs. Minnie
Todd northeast of Kendallville, on
last Wednesday, occurred the mar
riage of her two daughters, Misses
Evangeline and Josephine, to Messrs.
#. P. Stone and Amos G. Elliott.
Over a hundred people were present,
and the home was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. Rev. J.
Human of the Cresco Congregational
church performed the ceremony, after
which dainty luncheon was par
taken of. and the congratulations to
the newly married couples were pro-
fuse. They are young people who
bear the highest respect and esteem OF
all, andgthe union in both instances
is most.happy one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Announcements Of Decorah's Merchants.


The merchants of DEBORAH generally
announce through Public Opinion
this week the opening of the fall and
winter business. Several large. COM
prehensive, readable advertisements
appear, each of which we hope will
be given careful perusal.
Ben Bear occupies parts of pages
four and five with a monster an
nouncement of his fall opening sale.
from next Saturday, Oct. 9Th to Oct.
18th. 1t is one of the handsomest adj
vertisements ever appearing in this
paper, made so by specially designed
cut for the occasion. During the sale
he will give away imported china
plates.
Left Button occupies the major por-
tion of page two with his fallIopening
announcement, Saturday, Oct. 9th.
and lasting week. Music will be
furnished on Saturday. and the large
list o. reduced prices he quotes ought
to bring in the business.
N. r. Croft announces the giving
away of Moore's heating stove on
Saturday at 80 O'Clock. Read his
adv on page six.
K. I. Haugen tells of fall dry
goods, cloaks. carpets, etc. Mott q
90. of silks, winter goods, ladies
cloaks, etc. Brunt & Parman of their
general line of drugs. jewelry, sta
tionery, china and cut glass. Besides
these are numerous announcements.
all worthy of CO reful reading.
Next Saturday ought to be big
day for trade in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
He Was Too hasty.

Appointment automobillst condemned
scorching at dinner.
IL condemn" he said, ''scorching and
the scorcher, but / don't condemn the
scorcher unheard. don't condemn
the accused man hastily. Hasty con,
domination is always a mistake. Once
on a Canadian railway I got or the
train for five minute luncheon at q
railway eating bar There was man
beside me gobbling away, and when he
finished ! heard him say bitterly, as
he took out his purse:
"'Call that ham sandwich? It's
the worst ham sandwich / ever ate.
No more taste than sawdust and SO
small you could hardly see it,
"'Ye've ct yer ticket said the wait
er. This here's yer ham sandwich
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Capers.

OF all the various articles that enter
into almost constant use In hotels.
clubs and restaurants there is none
that is probably less known about to
the average steward or chef than
capers. ':cse a"e the unexpanded
flower bads % Capparis spinosa, pre-
pared with vinegar for use as a pickle,
which Is much esteemed. The caper
plant is a trailing shrub belonging to
the Mediterranean region, resembling
In habit the common bramble and hav-
ing handsome flowers of a pinkish
white with four petals and numerous
long. tassel-like stamens. The leaves
are simple and ovate with tiny stipules.
The plant Is cultivated in Sicily and
the south of France. and In commerce
capers are valued according to the Pc
Rod at which the buds are gathered
and preserved. The first are the young.
tender buds. called ''nonpareil." after
which, gradually increasing In size and
lessening In value, come ''superfine,"
''fine," "capucin" and "capot" They
possess valuable stimulant, acid and
antiscorbutlc properties similar to the
cruciferae. Other species of capparis
are similarly employed in various To-
calities. and in some cases the fruit Is
picked. Steward Bulletin.
Mr.. Jawback-The biggest idIots a.
ways seem to marry the prettiest wo-
men. Mrs. Jawback-Now you're try
Ing to Halter me.-Cleveland Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Burr Oak 70 Have Lecture Course.

The residents of Burr Oak have
subscribed for lecture course for the
coming winter. Some good talent has
been engaged and the different num-
bers will doubtless be heard with
much pleasure by the people of that
vicinity. They are:
Elliott A. Boyd, orator.
Midland Concert Go.
Lucy De Bona Co., readings, i'm.
presentations. etc.
Everett Kemp. Comedian.
Meistersingers Male Quartette.
The first entertainment will be Oct.
18th, the second Oct. Goth. The en-.
tertainments will be given at the Odd
Fellows Hall, price for the course
s1.25.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Settlement Of Paving Cases.

Referring to the list of cases dis.
posed of by the district court, it will
be seen that among them are the paw.
ing cases of the City of DEBORAH.
They are settled. as has been hereto.
fore noted. on the following basis
The city is to pay the attorney fol
each contestant 10 per cent of total
assessment and $40 for each con.
testant. the costs and fifty per cent OF
paving tax. The contestants. James
Bucknell, Mrs. J. Breckenridge. Mrs.
w. r. Toye, Mrs. E. A. Duffy and w.
J. Norton agree to pay the remaining
fifty per cent of assessment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Books and Stationery.

We have always carried an excellent line
of the latest books, both in the late copyrights
and standard editions. This year we have de-
cided to once more reduce prices, and will in
future sell the regular copyright books at 81 OS
and the semi-copyright books at 45c. We be-
lieve those who have been paying from SOC to
75c for the cheaper copyrights. and from 81 15
to S1.5O for the regular copyrights, will APP
preciate this reduction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Snake Myths.

Snakes have no medicinal qualities.
and the following popular notions are
myths: That gals of snakes are an
antidote for snake bites; that their oil
is good for rheumatism, badness and
deafness; that wearing their skins will
cure rheumatism or stiffness; that a
snake heart, oil or blood is good for
consumption or other ills; that snake
flesh should be eaten for blood disor
ders; that second bite of the snake
In the same place will cure or counter
act the first bite; that rattlers Of snakes
are charms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
Fur Garments.

We certainly show the best line OF
fur, fur-lined and plush-lined over.
coats ever brought to DEBORAH. We
never saw them so nice, aud among
the lot are the finest coon skin coats
it has ever been our pleasure to show,
since we made the fur business a
speciality. Please look them over
early and for your own good we will
advise you to make purchases early as
the best ones will soon be picked out.
Ben Bear,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
A Great Saving to You.

1t will be readily seen what saving this
means when you think that watch that form
erly sold for 500 can be purchased of us for
about SIS We mention watches because it
is easy to compare prices, and little investi-
CATION will convince you there is at least that
difference On Clocks, Sterling Silver Goods,
Flatware, Bracelets, Rings, Hand Painted
China, Cut Glass, the difference in price is
just as noticeable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-02
TO Our Friends and Customers.

occasionally n is
believe established Reliability
ltoc Drug Buyers
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28
YOUNG GIRL BURIED ALIVE.
Disinterment Showed That She Had
Struggled In Coffin.

pisinterment Showed That She Had
Struggled In Coffin.
There has been much excitement
at Uniontown, Ala, where an old and
now unusual cemetery is now being
moved, over what seems to be evi-
cence that young girl was buried
alive. The skull and upper part 81
the nody was found in that part oil
the broken casket where the other
extremity was supposed to have lain,
ana many believe that the girl was
buried alive and turned herself en-
tirely around in her struggle TO es-
cape.
The hair of baby had grown to
be as long as the body of the child.
The hair of young woman. done up
in a net. was perfectly preserved,
though her white satin dress had
grown yellow with age. It has been
thirty years since the last interment
in the graveyard, and forty since the
first. Many of the Supposed metallic
cases were rusted through and the
bodies inside them were no better
preserved than those in common pine
casKets.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28
BROWNSVILLE PEOPLE PRoTEs-
Against Alleged Attempt to Exonerate
NEGRO Soldiers.

Against Alleged Attempt to Exonerate
Negro Soldiers.
At mass meeting of the citizens
of Brownsville, Texas, Thursday
night, resolutions were adopted ex-
pressing the indignation of the peo-
pie tc the city because of what is
termed an attempt being made both
before the courtmarial proceedings
now in progress at Fort Sam Houston
ard before the senatorial committee at
Washington ito clear the negro sol
diera OF the crime committed against
the town of Brownsville on August
13, last, by fastening the irfamy on
tie townspeople> themselves
The resolution declares that "ssleh
a coasummation would he a grave
miscarriage OF Justice and an out
rage upon a wronged and innocent
people who know beyond the shadow
of a doubt that the outrage was con-
mltted by the soldiers
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28
a NEW STEAMSHIP LINE

betWeen SAVANNAH and NorfoIK and
Baltimore and Norfolk Planned.
Announcement was made in Savan-
nah Friday by the Merchants and Mi
ners' Transportation company that be-
ginning April 23, line of steamers
will be on between Savannah and
Norfolk, and Baltimore and Norfolk.
This WILDE on account Of the James
town expedition.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28
J. &. TINSLEY.
Dental Surgeon,
Scooba. Miss.

Offers his professional services to
the people Of Kemper County. All
kinds Of dental work done neatly and
promptly, Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28
TOWN OF scooBA.

Amos Carter. Miles Pierce.
Rev. P. R. Camp. Fl. H. Quart.
w. H. Daniels, &c. G. Ross.
j. E. Flore. Andrew Sims.
Bill Godfrey. 7. C. Reynolds.
Zack Holly. Esaw Thompson.
Henry McRae. Bob Watt.
Mac Porter. Ed Watson. 4:
Mat Porter.
q G n fc.-A CL.I AtaA~in4,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28
DeKalb.

Tom Jack.
j. F. Jordan.
Albert jackson.
Henry Jordan.
Ed Lang.
L. L. Lang.
Frank Lang.
Adrian Lang.
Rich Love.
Israel Love.
Jim Lane.
Clarence Moore.
VIII Murray.
Eugene Mosely.
Willie Mosely.
Edmond Mosely.
John 'S'humate.
James Shumatle.
Guy Scott.
VIM. Spencer.
Monk Welsh.
Man Welsh.
Napoleon Welsh.
Albert Welsh.
Joe Walker.
Tom Walker.
Milan Jack.
Handy Little.
Albert McCaleb.
Jerry Shackleford
Will Whitsett.
Forten Roberts,
Nelson Davis.
Neal Welsh.
Willie Wilson.
Joe Wilson.
Henry Whittle.
G. G. Wihittle.
John Walker.
L. Williamson.
Ned Grady.
Herbert Grady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
FIELD DAY AT CAMP.

Huntsville, July 20.-(Special)- Company F of Albertville carried off the honors in the only two events of the field day exercises held at Camp T. ". Pratt this afternoon, the wall and shelter tent pitching contest
 The remainder of the field exercises were postponed on account of rain, and they will be held on Monday
 Captain W. F. Johnson. Adjutant of the regiment. came up from Annis- ton thls evening and assumed the duty of his office. also Chaplain McDoughlas of Florence arrived today and will hold services in camp tomorrow.
 The colonel's staff is about com plete There is much disappointment felt here over the announcement that owing to the pressure of business at Montgomery, Governor Conner and his staff will not be able to come to ;ne camp for Governors day exercises.
 Sunday will be like any day in camp except that the number of visitors Will be multiplied by about ten. There will be drills as usual and the regular dress parade and guardmount in the early evening.
 At the meeting of the officers today' John J. Bradley, agent for the Merri- mac Manufacturing Company, who TUT nished the camp site and extended many other courteSies to the regiment. was breveted Major-General. Generai Bradley will give the officers a alhner Sunday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
DRIVE NEGROES OUT
saos AFTER sLACKs\ IT BALDWIN
 COUNTY.
Do without African Popula- iation And Use Strtcks Aud
 4tOuea Freely.


 Mobile, July 20-(speciaD-The town of Stapleton. ten miles from Bay Minette, in Baldwin county, has de- cided that 1t will do without a negro population.
 This determination was carried out In no indefinite and uncertain manner Wednesday night when mob of white men formed and clashed with the six negro families in the burg with the result that the negroes finally left after they had been badly bruised and beaten with clubs and sticks.
 This story was brought to Mobile yesterday by F. H. Daniels and John Henry negroes, who claim that they were two of those driven out of the town. Daniels was bruised about the body and had two or three wounds which were treated by a surgeon.
 The two men were seen today and they said that the negroes were simply assaulted and driven out of the town. Six members of the mob, including John Davis and Charles Davis, loGmen in the employ of T. c. Hand. and Richard Gibbs and his brother, have been arrested and lodged in the jail at Bay Minette by the sheriff of Bald win county. Other arrests are likely to follow.
 The negro fugitives in this city said that this assault was committed Wed nesday night between eleven and twelve o'clock. They cannot give any cause that led up to the trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
|. |. GILBERT
 QUITS CLUB Secretary Going Into Private Business. HELD POSITION THIRTEEN YEARS Apprises President He Cannot Stay With Commercial Club. Intends To Operate Stock Farm on woodley Road, and h Also Inter- ested In Active Manner With
 Trunk Factory.
HELD POSITION THIRTEEN YEARS

At . meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of the Commercial Club, held yes- terday morning at II o'clock in the au- ditorfum of the club on Court Square. Leslie L. Gilbert, the clubs secretary. gave notice to the clubs president and directors of his intention of withdraw ing from the secretaryship of the or ganixation, and asked that his name be not considered for a reelection.
 MT. Gilbert, who enjoys the reputa- ton of being one of the best known men in Montgomery, has been secre- tary of the local organization for thir- teen years during which time the city has grown from small to a large mu- nicipality, and has at the same time achieved distinction for it's many pub lie works Ever since his entrance in oMlce, the secretary has taken a close and personal interest in the welfare of Montgomery and of the State in gen. eral, and to his diligence and untlring sRorts can be traced, largely. the suc- cess of the present commercial organ ixation.
 MT. Gilbert, in his letter to President borbes. apprised the club of the fact that he had intended not allowing his name to go before the board for re- slection the past January, principally because of the fact that he had other arrangements under way that should demand most of his time and atten- tion.
 The secretary said yesterday that these "other arrangements" were a farm and a part interest In a trunk factory He has secured piece of land of several hundred acres on the Woodley Road, about three -fourths of a mile from the proposed location of the Woman's College, and he intend ed to operate on the site large stock farm.
 He is also part owner in the Mont gomery Trunk Company, recently incorporated manufacturing establish ment in this city, which will demand much of his time no wthat it is getting pn a good business basis
 President Forbes, of the Commercial Club, said yesterday, in discussing tho letter of Secretary Gilbert:
 T regret very much that Mir. Gilbert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
MORE THAN SCORE
 OF LIVES LOST
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(Contipued from Page One.) thrown through the windows to the ground. There was panic among the as the uninjured people realized that they had not been hurt, they rushed from the cars to the rescue of their friends and relatives who were pin toned among the wreckage Families were scattered. Mothers ran scream ing up and down searching for their children, while many of the young peo- pie were as franticaly calling for their parents.
 Mother Dead Beside Him.
 Jay Eddy, a 2O-year-old young man from Ionia, was sitting in> seat with his mother and when he regained his senses after the crash she lay dead be- side him. They were in the first car of the train and young Eddy said that he could see the freight approaching as the excursion swung around the curve.
 'eThe next moment the trains came together with a horrible crash" he said. T was soaked with water from the tender of the engine which was torn to pieces. The air was full of flying objects and terrible noises. When I regained my senses l was pinned in the wreck. I looked around for my mother and there she was, dead. One of her arms was cut off and lay a couple of feet away and she was hor- ribIy mangled. I managed to release myself and dragged my mother out of the wreck"
 One of the passengers who jumped from a window of the rear coach after the collision, almost lighted upon En- gineer Alyroid, of the passenger train, who had leaped from his engine and sat on the bank. watch in hand, trying to learn from 1t whether any blame for the mistake rested with him.
 The crash of the colliding trains was heard for a great distance up and down the tracks and many farmers working nearby realizing that trag- edy had occurred, hurried from their homes with bedding, cloth bandages and stimulants. They joined in the rescue work while physicians hurried to the scene from all the neighbOring towns. Numbers of the uninJured wo- men passengers tore strips from their clothing to help bandage the wounds of the suffering until surgeons ar rived
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Childreu,s Party at Benton.

Benton, July 2O.-(SpeclaL)-one or the most enjoyable events of the iea- son was a children's party, given by Misses Jennie and Mary Ella and Mas fer Sloan Roman at the residence of their parents. MT. and Mrs. s. Rowan last Friday evening.
 Long before the appointed hour, the little ones were bubbling over with the thought of the good time Tn store for them. Dancing was the principal amusement of the evening. The long front gallery, festooned with growing vines and illuminated by Japanese Ian terms. served as the dancing hall. Enc light fantastic toe" was tripped by every wee tot, presenting a Liliputian scene long to be remembered. the soft music of the hidden band together with the red-colored lights, lent a fairy-like appearance to the whole.
 Delightful refreshments were served and all went merry as marriage bell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
RUNAWAY WITH BOYS.
Two of Trio of Lads Are Spilled Bnt
 Not Injured.

A runaway horse. pulling buggy in which were three young boys. attract ed great deal of attention as 1t dash cd for short distance down Perry Street early last evening It ran into two other carriages, and threw two of the three boys out on the pavement but was finally stopped without doing any serious damage.
 As the three lads were crossing Dex- ter Avenue. one of the thills of the buggy dropped to the ground. soaring the animal. which immediately holted Two of the boys, who were perhaps IF or 13 years of age, were thrown from the buggy to the pavement. but were not seriously hurt The third. Ebert Holt, aged about 14, clung to his seat and was still there, uninjured, when the animal was stopped.