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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22
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Both Telephones. Number IS.
Current Comment.

Only five weeks more of the three
cent fare.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

The G. M. & st. p. railway was
fined $50, 900 OH two counts against it
for giving rebates to the Woolson
Spice Co. -on shipments of coffee from
New York to Toledo. Thirteen SINH
lar indictments were dismissed upon
pleading guilty to these two.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

Get out of the way when you see
the rural mail delivery wagon COM
ing. The postmaster general has is
sued an order that rural mail carriers
have the right of way on all country
roads, and all other vehicles must sur
render that right of way to them. 1t
used to be the same way in the stage
coach days. To obstruct the United
States mail is a serious matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22
PROGRAM [:

1 :30-Called to order by the chairman
Registration and roll call.
Short talks by prominent Iowa
bankers-J. ID. Easton, Treasurer
Iowa Bankers Association. Water
loo; ID. H. Mckee, President Citi-
zens State Bank, Mediapolis; III.
M. Carpenter, Cashier Month.
cello State Bank /; John Fletcher,
Asst. Cashier Drovers' Deposit
National Bank, Chicago.
Experience Meeting-Each delegate
limited to five minutes talk.
How are banking conditions in
your home town? Bring up any
subject you choose the more the
better.
Election of Group officers.
:30-Automobile ride about city.
) :45-Banguet at Winnesheik Hotel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

A negro who was hanged at Colum-
bus. Texas came to life again and the
state is powerless to hang him second
time because he was pronounced dead
and they have no right TO take his
life twice for the same crime, says an
exchange. That darky has a fortune
awaiting him if he can sell the recipe
how to escape death on the gallows.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

The board of supervisors while at
Decorah last week inspected re-en-
forced concrete bridge built by n. M.
Stark & Co., of Des Moines. and were
so we'll pleased with the structure that
they have decided to put Clayton
county's bridge money into some
bridges Of that type. They closed a
contract Monday with Stark & Co.,
for two of them, one % foot arch to
go in south of Straw berry Point, and
the other 35 foot arch across Pine
Greek east of Volga. .-Elkader Argus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

A good and Inexpensive receipt for
killing weeds along the highways is
given by Minnesota man which we
reprint: Take twenty cents worth
of white clover. ten cents worth OF
timothy and twenty cents worth of
blue grass seed mix thoroughly and
sow ON both sides of the road. This
will bo enough for mile of road. >
Only fifty cents. How easy to try,
and think how much handsomer the
road will be and when winter comes
again the big dry weeds will not be
there to hold out the snow. Gut this
out and give it trial along your
favorite piece OF road.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22
BANKERS MEET HERE.
ANNUAL MEETING OF GROUP FOUR, IOWA
BANKERS ASSOCIATION.
Wednesday. June Fifth. Bankers OF Eight
Northeast Iowa Counties Will Hold
Convention Here. Local Bankers
Will Entertain With Automobile
Tour Of City and
Banquet.

On Wednesday, June 9TH, Decorah
will again entertain the bankers of
northeastern Iowa, at the annual
meeting of Group Four, Iowa Bank
ers' association. This group comprises
the counties of Allamakee, Clayton,
Chickasaw, Delaware, Dubuque, Fay
cite. Howard and Winnesheik coun-
ties, and it is probable that the most
of the banks in this territory will be
represented at this meeting. Z. j.
Curtin of the Citizens Savings Bank
s chairman and +. Y. Whitmore Of
the State Bank of West Union secre.
tary.
The afternoon meeting will be held
in the west court room of the court
house, after which the visitors will
be taken about the city in automobiles
and carriages, and at 6 AS p. m. a
banquet will be served at the Winnie
sheik Hotel. The social features of
the meeting will be furnished by the
associated banks of Decorah. Follow
ing is the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

Iowa will use 50, 600, 900 to SO, 500. 600
worth of binding twine in harvesting
this years crop. A correspondent
has computed that this represents be-
tween 20 million aud 23 million
pounds, which would stretch over
81, $50, 303 miles, OF belt S7l bundles of
oats of the circnriference of the world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

An exchange calls attention to the
fact that under the new law. mayors
in towns of less than 4, 900 shall be
the presiding officer of the council,
with the right to vote only in case of
tie. They will no longer be member
of the council. The solicitor, health
physician, street commissioner, mar
shall, and deputy marrha!, are TO be
appointed by him and may be removed
by him by written orders. with rea-
sons, filed with the clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

The most elaborate lottery scheme
ever conducted in Iowa was brought
to a sudden finish Friday by the
federal grand jury at Des Moines in
dieting John A. Wheatley and Geo. +.
Witch of Keokuk on charges of us
ing the mails to defraud. They
operated lottery, giving diamonds
and mackintoshs as prizes, and had
agents throughout the state selling
tickets. Numbers were sent out by
mail which gave the government an
opportunity to indict them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-22

Postmaster +. G. Walker of Calmar
has sent in his resignation, TO take
effect July 3lst, and Hans Evanson
has been generally recommended for
the position. Mr. Walker has been
postmaster for good many years,
amiable, competent and efficient, and
his many friends will regret to learn
of his retirement. On the other hand
Mr.. Evanson is an earnest party
worker, trustworthy and deserving
man who if appointed will give the
best of satisfaction. we believe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
ARTICLE NINE.

This charter may Be- amended. nifAred Or
changed. the capital stock Of this cosporation
may Be increased Or diminished. or this corp0r.
sts0n may Dc dissolved with the nssent Of three
fourths Of the stockholders ut the Corporation
1t . eeneral nesting 0f the stockholdeTs held
Tor that purpose utter ten days notice written
and mailed to each stockholdsr 1T his posfofRcs
meeting published in q newspaper neorest he
domlcile OF the. corporation for three weeks
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

When q man says he always vas sick
troubled with cough that lasted all
winter-what would you think II he
should say--he never was sick since nSe-
ing Ballsrd's Hbrehonnd Syrup. Snch
u man exists. Mr.. }. G. g ark, Denver,
Colorado, writes For years Twas troubI-
ed with a severe cough that would last
all winter. This cough left me in mis-
cradle condition. I tried Billiards.
Hnrehouud Syrup and have not had a
sick day since. That's what it did for
me-" Sold by Crescent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

Sanders isgoing to I've charged Will,
whatever the Legislature fails to do
and given credit for nothing TINT it
does. Mark the prediction.-Baton
Rouge Daily State.
Why otcharge him with the effect
OF his own deliberate acts? To what
credits is identified? BY his own ad-
mission he was not in favor OF the
Legislature being called to put re-
forms into execution at this time,
aud be has never been accused of
favoring any sort Of reforms until
he became candidate in the present
csinpaign. Oh, yes; you can be sure
ne IL going to be held strictly to ac-
count for his record 10y the people for
his demagogic claims to reforms
made at the eleventh hour, when in
the labor and heat of the day his
every act has been against them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
WRTERW0RKS DEFEHTED.
The Election Carried as to Numbers, But
Lost as to Values.

At the election held in Colfax last
Tuesday, to- determine whether or
not a special tax OF mills should be
levied for thirty years, tor the pur-
pose of issuing $16. 900 in negotiable
bonds to estabIisha system of water
works in the town of Colfax. the prop
osition failed to carry for lack of re-
ceiving a sufficient amount in its ia
vor as to values.
A well attended mass meeting of
the citizens of the town was held in
the court house Monday night, and
from the sentiment general Y express
ed 10 was thought the proposition
would undoubtedly be sustained by
the vote next day, but this proved to
he n disappointment after the vote
was east. The result was as follows:
Number of votes for tnx.... %
Amount in value for tax $27, $40
Number of votes against tax 16
Amt. in value against tax....$45, 255
Thus, while the proposition is
shown to have received a decided ma
jority of the popular vote, it met de-
feat for lack of receiving a majority
OF the amount in values. The con-
test was spirited and interesting, and
the change of one or two votes at
amy time of the day would have car
ried the proposition. However, it
failetl, to the great regret Of the mn
jority, and we can only hope that ut
some future day such n proposition
wilIreceive more deserved recognition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

y
Gen. Leon Jastremski, one of the
candidates for gubernatorial honors
in Louisiana, was stricken with par
alysis at hIs home in the city of Ba-
ton Rouge, aud was found uncon-
scious in his bed on the morning 0f
Nov Goth. His physicians think it
is only a question of few hours or
days before he succumbs. Gen. JAS
tremski WAS one Of the most prDmi-
nent men OF the State, and he WIS
greatly admired and respected for
his ability and integrity. He has
been foremost in the advocacy Of
nearly all OF the reforms now being
discussed. He was gallant soldier,
"A strong writer, an able and eloquent
speaker, aud statesman and pa
triot. Hisonly handicap in the pres
ent campaign has been recognized by
his friends as feeble health, and uni
versal sorrow and regret is felt at
his sudden collapse.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Succession Notice.


18Th Judicial District Court, Parish
of Grant, State Of Louisiana.
Succession of Henry Cole, No. 2l19.
Notice In hereby given that 4. s.
Murrell has this day filed hts appli-
cation asking to be appOintetlsns Adj
ministrat0r for the above named
Succession.
You ARE therefore hereby notified
to iile.such opposition as you may
have thereto within ten (lO) days
from date hereof. else he will he ap-
pointed as, administrator an prayed
fOr.
Witness the Hon. W f. Rlackman,
Judge uf said court. Given under
my official seal and sigma ture on this
the ri day Of Nov. A. ID. 1907.
J. J. O'QUINN.
Clerk 18th Dist. Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

Earliest Snow for Many Years.
The snow and sleet which fell in
this section Of country the evening
and night Of November 18th was the
earliest snow recorded in C0lfax in
the memory OF the oldest inhabitant.
The killing frost and cold of the morn
ing Of Nov. 18th was also a week
ahead Of the average date. Until
the snow of the 18th of November
this year, Nov. 26, 1873, was the
earliest SNOW date for central and
north Louisiana, according to the
Shreveport records.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23


For more than twenty years the
Colfax Chronicle has been constant
advocate of truck farming and the
planting of diversified crops, but up
to the present time very little con-
certed effort and organization has
been secured among the farmers of
Grant parish. 1t is true that there
has been some little effort along this
line, about in spots, but it has never
amounted tn a concerted plan among
any great number of our farmers.
over ON the Iron Mountain railroad
they shipped a few car loads OF mel
ons, and up about Verda they have
loaded q few ears with Irish pota-
toes; also our friend, j. 4. Flana-
gan, Of Ada, has kept himself in pref
ty fair circumstances for number
of years projecting" with various
kinds of truck; and Mr.. Geo. Andre
Is talking great deal about the for
tune he believes he has in that big Or
chard of fruit trees he has planted
over about Simms. But, MS We have
said, these IRE only sporadic eases,
md there il little or no organization
among our people, such az they have
in other communities where truck
farming is an assured and profitable
business.
The first movement for success in
the truck farming business, az we un-
derstaud il, is o ORGANIZATION, and
thorough understanding as to what
Is to be raised, in what quantities,
where it is to be shipped, and the
means and methods Tor transporting
the produce to market. There is NO
such organization in Grant parish at
this time. We believe it would he n
good plan for our police jury at its
january sitting to appoint man
to organize the farmers of Grnnt
parish into a Truck Farming Az
sociation," and, il necessary, to pay
him a salary for this service. We
ARE Tree to say we do not know the
proper man for such purpose, but we
believe by a little thought and inqui-
ry the police jury will he able to find
a suitable man. Let the people of
the various wards talk this subject
over with their member oil the police
jury.
In another column will be found a
communication from DR.. Milton
Dunn on this subject. The doctor is |
aggressive along progressive lines, !
and it is all right for him to stir the
people up about this matter. His
IDEAS are timely and appropriate.
and we nre glad he has opened the
discussion. Let us hear from others
on the subject.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
CHARTER
or THE
Union Mercantile Co.. Limited.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARlsn or GRANT /
"a day Of October. 1871. BEFORE me. ]. A. viii
Loaisiana and Psrish Of 0rsut duly commis-
si.sned Ard quslined. personally came and sp-
peared the perttoe whose names are hereunto
subscribed, ali Of full age. vhe declared to me,
notary. that ayaitine themeeivse Of the laws Of
the State Of Logisiana. relative to orssnisins
0eneral Assembly Of the State VI Louisians for
lstB. approved June 18th. 1853. they have cove
nanted and agreed y form Themselves and such
into limited corporation, with the rights.
p0UoEo and privileges under the Conditional
sopelstions. and fOr the uses and purposes
hereinafter set forth IN this act OF incorporation
ARTICLE ONE
te THE UNION MERCANTILE CO CONT my
LIMITED, and under this name and style ehali
exist and enjoy exsstsucs for The full period Of
ARTICLE TWO.
The d0mscile Of this corporation shall be
C0lfax. Grant parish. Louisiana, and eli cita-
tion. and legal process shall Be made on the
senoe. shen Il shall b. made on the vios presi
dent, aud in the absence Of both PRECEDENT and
vice president i shalt be made On the secretary
Of the corporation.
ARTICLE THREE.
Tho objects and purposes for which this COR
poration il Organized and formed. and the bust
ness 10 BE- carried on by the same. is declared to
3 = fcllows: Tc eosase in. e carry on and
tOwu Of Collar. La. At wholesale and retail, tn
bay and seff real estate in connection with the
hasins:s 70 mcrtsaee and hypcthscate property
things Incidental, necessary or in any manner
appertainBng 10 In cpnductfng Of OF carrying
IN geneEal mercantile business.
ARTICLE POUR.
This corporation shall have the power aud au-
kh0fitv In mnkn and r eual a al
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

David Parker. OF Fayette. N. Y. who
lost foot ut Gettysburg, writes: .Elec-
trio Bitters have done me more good
than any medicine 1 ever took. For
several years had stomach trouble, and
paid out much money for medicine to
little purpose.until began taking EIec-
trio Bitters. would not take $500 for
what they have done for me-" Grand
ionic for the aged and for female weak
nesses. Greatalterative and body build
er; sure cure for lame back and weak
kidneys. Guaranteed by Crescent drug
store. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
1t is remarkable that every Sar

1t is remarkable that every San
ders journal and adherent in the
State charged that the Governor,
in this call, has endeavored to aid
the political fortunes of Mr.. Theo-
dore s. Wilkinson. We always
knew that Mr.. Wilkinson's candi-
dacy was allied with all these re-
forms, but we scarcely expected
the Sanders papers and support
ers to admitit so frankly.-Plaque
mines protector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23


The meeting of the Teachers Asso-
citation Tor the western district of
Grant parish, which was held in the
Colfax high school huildingon Satur-
day, Nov. 10th, was a very successful
event. In all We understand that %
OF the Grant parish teachers were
present, and also one or two teachers
rom adjoining parishes. The pro-
gram as published was mainly ear
RED out, the omissions being sup
pied with very interesting suhsti-
tutes, and the teachers report that
the occa~ion was one OF both pleasure
and profit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Fires Never ExtlnquIshsd

Fires Never Extinguishsd.
In Siam il fire which not only
'asts for years. but has ''lineal de-
scendants." In Buddhist temple at
Bangkok the priests every fourth new
year light = fresh fire in q big bra
zier. This fire Is kept alive for four
years and extinguished after supply
ing . brand to light its successor.
The practice has been carried ON for
more than two centuries, so that In
sense the Bangkok fire II the Oldest
In the world.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

An esteemed but innocent con-
temporary wants to know what Is
an affinity? Dead easy. Sanders
and the New Orleans bosses.
Shreveport Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Stray Hog.

Notice Is hereby given that have In
my possession one white and black
sow marked underhit In right ear.
crop and split fn left ear, and
unless the OWNER comes forward
and proves property In thirty days
from this notice will proceed to APP
prOprinte her to my own uxe for feed
ing and caring for animal.
BUTLER MCKINNEY,
nOv9 5t C0lfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Maps for Asronauts.

A European idea II maps. specially
prepared for aeronauts. giving the
position Of the principal objects such
as the bends Of the rivers. factories.
railway functions. ETC.. which can be
easily distinguished from the car Of
q balloon Similarly. al the great
centers Of Hight win be indicated on
the maps TOR use In night travelling.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
He 10 In New York.

An Atchison paper asks. What has
become of the old-fashioned boy who
fought aaginst wearing his Sunday
clothes?" He's In Wall street fleeing
the lambs. using the same methods
that he employed to organize corner
in marbles In the good old days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

An Irishman who had begun to prac-
tice photography went into a shop to
purchase q small bottle In which to
mix some OF his solutions. Seeing one
he wanted. he asked the chemist how
much 1t would be. "Well." said the
chemist. 1T will be twopence as 1t is.
but 81 you want anything in 1t, won't
charge you for the bottle" Then"
said Pat, put cork In It."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

VIII Develop YOUTHS Voice.
Money has been subscribed to send
Andrew Jones. young Welsh cab
man, who has remarkably ilne tenor
voice. to the Royal Academy Of Mu-
sic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

The Chronicle regrets to announce
the death of Mrs. LIB. Reynolds, the
venerable mother of Messrs. j. w.
and j. Il. Reynolds, of the Big Pine
Lumber Co., of this town, and Mr..
IL. d. Reynolds, Of Texas. She died
ut Boonville, Miss. ON Thursday
morning. Nov. 81. 1907.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Be Charitable

to your horse as we'll as to yourself
Yon need not suffer from pains Of M,
sort--your horses neod not suffer. TT,
a bottle Of Billiards. Snow Liniment. II
cures all pains. j. NJ. Roberts. Bakers
field, Mo-, writes: Il have used your lin
juent for ten years and find it 10 be ths
best have ever used for man or beast
Sold by Crescent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

An election will be held in Fish
Creek district. No. IA, to vote onss
6-mill tax in aid Of schools, on Tues
day, Nov. Goth. Wehope the friends
of education will be successful in car
rying the election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

The Turkish sultan has several
thrones. Of which the principal il In
the palace Of Dolma-Bajtche. It IL =
seventeenth century work and was
constructed for Abbas the Great. 1t
ls Of pure white marble. which IL
habitually covered with the richest OF
gold and cashmere shawls. The sui
tan when occupying it reclines against
. cushion encased In q network OF
pearls.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Estrayed or Stolen.

One small black horse, will weigh
about $50 pounds. has reached name.
has milky spot In left eye. Win pay
liberal reward for his delivery or In
formation as to his whereabouts.
JOHN l.. BENEDICT.
now II Bentley, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

The colored sunsets and the starry
heavens, the beautiful mountains and
the shining sea. the fragrant woods
and the painted flowers-they are not
half 30 beautiful as soul that is
serving Jesus out Of love in the wear
and tear OF common. unpoetic life
Exchange.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

The Hindoos have on their Hull,
March 81. q day on which they play
pranks similar to those in vogue here
on April I. They send persons with
messages to fictitious individuals or
to those who are sure to be away
from home. and enjoy laugh at their
disappointment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

A recent venture not yet listed as
paying or otherwise IL = mink farm.
started By . man In northern Wis
consin. who, noting the popularity Of
mink and the scarceness Of good
skins has turned his few acres into q
mink farm from which he hopes to
make big profits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

0taoetone ~ Phraoemakef.
Mr.. Gladstone was master Of the
art Of phrasemaking. 1t was he who
1rst declared ''The flowing tide IL
with u.s." who dubbed himself the
"Old Parliamentary Hand" and used
the now everyday expressions, with
in measurable distance" by leaps
and bounds" and within the range Of
practical politics."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
cartrIdue. 81 amalI ch.no.

Cartridges as Small Change.
Cartridges are taken AZ change. all
over Abyssinia. at rate usually of ten
to- the dollar. The cap must be un-
damaged, the case In no way misform-
ed and the paper round the bullet
must be in q state Of perfect preser-
walton.