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with much approval Such an institution cannot fail to be of material benefit Co tho line city, and TnE OASIS trusts that it will be very successful.
 Thursday there was at Nogales MT. J. J Jenquel of Paris, France, who is one of the greatest wine merchants in the world, doing a great trade everywhere. Leaving here the evening of that day the gentleman went to Guaymas.
 Excellent Christmas programmes were rendered on Christmas Eve at both the Methodist Churches. The Mexican church was packed to the doors; the long, (and good, ] programme was listened to with interest; the tree was stripped of it's bags of candy and fruit as we'll as many useful articles of clothing contributed by the merchants of this city. The church was prettily decorated.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lewis and family are visiting MT. and Mrs. k. Titcomb. They have come from the City of Mexico, and will go to Hermosillo, where Mir. Lewis has succeeded to the business of the National Metal Co.,. in partnership with Mir. c. R. Hart, who repre- sented the company at that point. Mir. Lewis was general agent for the company, with his home in the City of Mexico. They resided at the line city formerly, and have many friends here.
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The entertainment given Mop- 1 day evening by the White Sox base ball club was well attended, and the audience were given a real treat. The little fellows did re- markedly we'll. The treasury was sweled considerably.
 Wednesday Mir. Amos Yaeger, general manager for the Zaiubona Development Company, came up from Minas Nueyas, en route to Los Angeles, but remained over Christmas at Nogales, resuming his 1 journey Thursday morning.
 Thursday morning Doctor George Goodfellow, chief surgeon for the Randolph railway lines, in Arizo- ma and Sonora, came up from the south, in his special car, which was attached to the northbound train, and went along to Tucson.
 Sunday morning there were at Nogales, en route to Los Angeles to pass the holidays, Messrs. Carl F. Adam, manager for the Richardson Construction Co.,, in the Yaqui delta, and Mir. Sidney Smith, civil engineer in the same employment.
 Mir. B. Schwob, residing now in Los Angeles, who was in business in the line city many years, and has now large store at Cananea, was at Nogales last Saturday. Sunday morning the gentleman started for his California home.
 Sunday morning there was at Nogales Mir. NJ. H. Rogers. oi Greaterville, who had been down in Sonora to make a mine exami- nation for some gentlemen with whom he was travelling. They were Messrs. R. NJ. Gignoix of New York, and E. NJ. Fowler of Pasa- dena. They were en route to Los Angeles.
 The services on Sunday next al the Methodist church will be held as follows: At HOO a. m. Rev J. T. Leonard, from Kentucky, will preach on "True Religion-W Whence is 1t? What is it?" At 7:30 p. m Rev. R. c. Elliott will preach on "What is your Life?" Sunday School at 1000 a. m. You are cordially invited.
 l The Eastern Star Chapter of No. gales is preparing to give, on New Years eve, an old fashioned hard times ball. Soto's orchestra will furnish the music, and refresh mepts will be served. The ladies will take charge after 12 o'clock p m. Everyone must wear their ole clothes, and jolly is assured New Years eve at Armory Hall
 The proposition to organize a i club in Nogales, in connection with the Nogales Fire Department has many supporters, and the steps being taken now 10 secure the pro- posed organization are meeting
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M etaI Quotations.

Following are the market quota tions on metals for today: Copper, 13 @ 134 cts. per lb. Lead, per 100 lbs. 4.45@4.75. Silver, per oz., 525 cts. New York City, Exchange l.01 Pesos. Bullion value All Mex. Dol. (local) 42
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NoCALEs NOTES.

pean Jewelry at "La Moda."
 Mir. A. Gonzalez, the attorney of Nogales, returned last week from a business visit at Nacozari.
 Early in the week Mir. George Wieland was in from his camp in Tie Basin, near Harshaw.
 Gambrinus; Qua ymas: Beer; Lunches.
 Sunday morning Mir, Carlos Johnson of San Marcial, was at Nogales, en route to El Paso, on business.
 "The American Lady" the most elegant and stylish shoe made. Sold only at the Red House, Ramon Vasquez.
 Sunday evening Colonel Allen T. Bird of TIE OASIS, went to Her. mosillo on business, returning home Tuesday evening.
 We carry complete line of the best corsets made-"Royal Wor- cester." "La Moda." x
 Miss Oster, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. k. 0ster, who is in school in California, is visiting her parents through the holidays.
 Wilhey concentrators, two new ones, duties paid into Sonora, for sale at bargain. Apply at TIE OASIS office.
 Jerry Sheehy, who was sent to the penitentiary for killing Harry Harrison, has been paroled by Governor Kibbey.
 For good, substantial service wear Hamilton. Brown & Co.'s Patrol Shoe," sold at the Red House, Ra- mon Vasquez.
 Thursday morning Mir. c. B. Earnshaw, general manager for the Cerro Colorado Mining Company started for California.
 Mir. Fred Johnson returned from Los Angeles Saturday night, and went through to Magdalena, where he is staying for the present.
 Sunday morning Mir. Miguel Padres, the Cananea merchant, was at Nogales, returning to that camp from business visit at Guay- mas.
 Gents and boys clothing and underwear, stylish, cheap and dur able at the Red House, Ramon Vasquez. x
 Wednesday Mir. George Webb, inspector in charge of the U. $. i'm migration service, was at Nogales, returning home to Tucson Thurs day morning.
 Monday morning Doctor A. c. Wright, whose visit at Nogales was noted in these columns last week, returned to Douglas. After the holidays Doctor Wright expects to return to Nacozari, and will make tour of Sonora, starting from that point.
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potam, on the lower Yaqui, who was en route to Los Angeles and Ventura, California.
 Grading Morley avenue along the line of the recently removed railway track, between the electric light plant and the court house, is nearly completed.
 Sunday morning there was at Nogales, en route to Colorado Springs, to visit with his family through the holidays, MT. Vance Carothers, from Alamos.
 "The American Gentleman" the finest and handsomest shoe for gentlemen's wear, at the Red House. Ramon Vasquez.
 Thursday Captain c. k. Perkins, Steve Bailey, Ferd Van Mourlck and H. Gordon Glore, went to Tombstone, to serve on the United States grand jury.
 Saturday evening Mir. Otto Her. old, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, returned from visit in the East, having gone as far as Kansas City.
 Mir. J. C.. Bothin, owner of the Carmen Island salt works, in the Gulf of California, southward from Guaymas, was at Nogales Sunday morning, en route to California to pass the holidays.
 Sunday Mir. c. NJ. Aldridge, chief clerk in the customs brokerage office of A. Joffroy, in Nogales, Sonora, went to Tucson to visit with friends and relatives. He re- turned Tuesday evening.
 If you want to make a present we carry large stock of the best European, Japanese and Mexican articles, which no doubt will suit you. Kindly call and Hook around" La Moda."
 Sunday morning Mir. E. NJ. Bind the mining operator who Is inter- ested out in the Santa Cruz noun tains, started for his home in Los Angeles. He expects to return after the holidays.
 ] Sunday morning there was at Nogales, en route to Los Angeles, to pass the holidays, Mir. A. Frese, one of the partners in the great mercantile and banking house of Moller, at Guaymas.
 Tuesday evening there arrived 1 from Naco Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Farrell Jr., who came to pass the Christmas season with Mir. and Mrs. W. W. Carney, the lady being a sister of Mir. Farrell.
 
 Monday Major J. A. Cooper, president of the Rich6eld Copper Company, started with party of friends from Washington, D. C., to come to Nogales, and go on to the camp of the company, in Sonora.
 Miss Irene Mercer has been se- lected by the Nogales school board to fill the vacancy in the corps of teachers caused by the resignation of Mrs. Lulu Reddoch Wood, which is noted Tn another column this week.
 Saturday last Mark Lulley re
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Death OF Old Resident.

Mr.. Anders Nilsen, who for many
years conducted a hotel near the
stone mill Oh Mill street, died Friday
evening. at the age of So wears. He
was born April -, 1924 at Horte in
l.ier, near Drammen, Norway. He
came to America in 1870 and for three
\ ears conducted hotel and restaurant
as McGregor In 1874 he came to
DEBORAH and up until few years ago,
conducted hotel here. For the past
two years he has been blind. He was
twice married, the first time to Kris
tine Jensen, who died in 1891. To
this union was born one daughter,
Josephine, now Mrs. Peter Jensen
They also adopted child, who a few
wears ago married John Hildahl of
Eau Claire, Wis. His second mar
riage was to Christine Husey, who
survives him, together with daugh-
ter twelve years of age. Funeral SER
vices were held on Monday afternoon
from the United Lutheran church, at
tended by a large number of friends
who had learned to respect him
throughout his long residence III this
CITY
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
A Hanny Sunrise.

About sixty of Miss Mildred Kop-
penis friends gathered at her home in
Bailey Springs last Saturday evening,
to help celebrate her Goth birthday.
The evening was spent in dancing
and playing games, after which de-
licate supper was served and they de-
parted at the wee small hours. They
left as remembrance of the occasion
beautiful bracelet and many other
useful presents. The day will be one
to be remembered by all present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

Mrs. Caroline Eastman, the mother
of Dr. Frederick @. Eastman, who
succeeded Prof. Currier i'll the Latin
department of the State university,
was the victim of fatal accident,
Wednesday, hex body being found in
her bed where she had been asphyxi-
ated with the fumes from the gas
jet. The lady was 10 years of age
and an invalid. She was in the habit
of arising about s O'Clock in the
morning, lighting the small gas
heater in her room and lying down
again until the room was sufficiently
warm for her to dress IN comfort.
This she evidently attempted and
whether she failed to light the gas or
accidentally turned it on again will
never be known At noon her little
granddaughter, Olive. went to call
her for luncheon and hastily sum-
moned her father, DR.. Eastman. who
at once perceived his mother had ex-
pired. She had been dead for several
hours
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Prepare This Yourself.

For those who have any form of
blood disorders who want new, rich
blood and plenty of it. try this:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compo and Kargon, one ounce ;
Compound Syrup Sarsarparilla, three
ounces. 80,
Shake we'll in bottle and take in
teaspoonful doses after each meal and
at bedtime. Any good pharmacy team
supply the. ingredients at small cost.
= This is the prescription which, when
made up is called "The Vegetabl e
Treatment - by others, the ''Cycione
Blood Purifier. "s 1t acts gently Eand
certainly does wonders for some people
who are sickly, weak and out of sorts,
and is known to relieve serious, long
standing cases of rheumatism and
chronic .backache quickly. ~
Make some up and try it. 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
New County Line Bridge.

The Board of Supervisors were at
DEBORAH on Monday. holding a joint
session with the Winnesheik county
Board in regard to letting the con
tract for the erection of new iron
bridge ON the county line road at
what is known as the Matt Larkin
ford. Tie bridge will have 1l2 foot
span with two approaches about 20
feet eacltsin length, aud its total cost
ysill be So, $50. j. e. Ratcliff, OF
Waukop, was the lowest bidder and
secured the contract.-Cresco P. d
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Old Comrade Passes Away.

Died, at his residence in DEBORAH
on Thursday afternoon. May 9th, aG
100 O'Clock, George Shattuck, aged
65 years, II months, and'5 days. Mr..
Shattuck was born at Winslow, Yer
mont, June 4th. 1S41. He removed
with his parents to South Bend, Ind.
and later to Iowa, where, with the
exception of four years spent in Ne
braska, he resided until his death.
He was married Nov. 25.s 1865, to
Miss Amelia PECK, daughter of VIM.
Peck of Frankville, and to this union
five children were born, three sons
and two daughters. Of these two
sons and two daughters preceded the
father to the life beyond, the wife
and one son Charles, surviving him.
The funeral took place at the Metho-
dist church in Frankville on Sunday.
Rev. Van Buren, of of DEBORAH de-
livered very fine sermon, which
was listened to by large concourse
of people. The services at the grave
were conducted by the u. A. K.
Post of which Mr. S. was a mem
Der and were very impressive. His
army record extended over a period
of three years from 1862 when he
became a member of Co. X, 36th In
fantry, Iowa VOL, until his discharge
in 1865 at the close of the war. The
surviving widow and son have the
sympathy of large circle of friends
in their bereavement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Disastrous Fire at Cresco.

Early Sunday morning fire destroy
ed the Miller, Martin and Thomas
store buildings in Cresco. Starting
in the McGinnis meat market. it
spread to the Glass restaurant and the
barber shop adjacent. Above the stores
were flats in which several people
lived, and some of them escaped
barely alive with only their night
clothes. Mrs. Foster was carried
down stairs almost overcome, and Mr.
and Mrs. Glass escaped in their night
clothing New buildings will pro-
baby be erected at once in their
nlaceS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Obituary.

The death of Walter Nelson last
Wednesday morning gave us opportun-
ity only to make note of the fact in
our last issue. He was the second son
of Mrs. l.. f. Nelson and died at the
home of his brother in law, Richard
Elliott, after an extended illness from
consumption. He was born in this
city, and was twenty years and two
months of age. He is survived by his
mother. four sisters and two brothers ;
Mrs. Richard Elliott, Laura and
Byron at home Charles of Cleveland,
Ohio, Mrs. Larsen of Kenmare, n.
D., and Georgia of Valley CITY, N.
ID. He was young man of good
character and cheerful disposition and
bore the confidence and esteem of all
who knew him The funeral services
were held at st. Benedict's Catholic
church at 8 100 O'Clock, Saturday with
interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Lecture Course CHANGES.

On account of their dates being
already filled, the lyceum bureau were
unable to secure Mrs. Booth and Mrs.
Bvecher for next years course as an
ficipated, and at a meeting ON Mon,
day night chose the Parland --Newhall
company of bell ringers. musicians
and entertainers, and Clarke, the
scientist lecturer, whose lecture on
wireless telegraphy and other new
inventions, demonstrating with a
large amount of apparatus, is very
popular. Both of these attractions
are high class and will make good adj.
ditions to the course.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Building Span Bridge.

Work was commenced Monday OF
the new span bridge which the Mil
waukee railroad will construct ovei
Dry Run near the stock yards. to re-
place the pile bridge now in use. 1t i:
believed this pile bridge was largely
responsible for damming up the
water during the flood here few
years ago, and the city council re-
quested that span bridge be put il
it's place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Good Words for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
ltestifying to the good qualities of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Edward Phillips of Barclay, Md. +,
writes: Il wish to tell you that /
can recommend Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. My little girl, Catherine,
who is two years old, has been taking
this remedy whenever she has had a
cold since she was two months old.
About month ago contracted a
dreadful cold myself. but / took
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and
was soon as we'll as ever.'' This
remedy is for sale by Engbretson s
Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Notice IN Probate.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House in Win eshiek
County, Iowa. ON the I'D day of Sept. A d.
1907, 1t 1870 O'Clock, p. IN. to attend the pro
bate of an instrument. purporting TO be the
last will and testament OF
GRO OLSON BJELLAND
late of Pleasant Township. in Winneshiek
County, Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place you will appear and show cause, IL any
why said will should hot be admitted TO pro
bate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scribed my name and affixed the seal of said
office, this Goth day of April. 1907.
8. f. BRI'KN Err. Clerk
By OLAF KALLEVAUG, Deputy
c. 8. BOICE Attorney 1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Notice of Appointment.

Nouce or the appointment of an executor
OF the estate OF Agnes Foss, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that the subscriber
has ben duly appointed Executor of the
estate OF
AGNES ross
late of Canoe township. in the county OF
Winneshlek. state of Iowa, deceased, testate
and has taken upon himself that trust by Civ
ing bonds as the law directs. All persons hav
ing demands upon the estate OF the said
deceased are required TO exhibit the same
and persons indebted 10 the said estate are
called upon to make payment TO
Der EMIT @. JAASTAD,
Executor.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa. May 10, 1907. 1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
The Pass No Good,

In coach rolling into Oelwein the
other day was the six-year- daugh.
ter of an attorney (absent in the
smoker ahead) who was accosted by
the conductor who jokingly ex-
claimed: "Tickets -, and this was
the reply, in dulcet tones: Papa
said he had pass over this road, but
it wasn't good with this conductor
we'll, now, he did say So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
From Board Of Health.

Please clean your alleys aud put
them in a sanitary condition.
All alleys not cleaned by the 10TH
day of May will be cleaned by Dave
Graham and the expense charged NJ
to the adjoining property.
Manure from barns must be hauled
out once week. unless kept in g
tight box.
A. j. SWEZEY, NJ. d.,
Health Officer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
BY HARRY. !. GREEN
Sells a Fine Bull.

John Richert brought down from
his Hesper township farm Saturday
one of his fine yearling Hereford
bulls, "Bony Lad" which he had
sold to Geo. Schissel of Fort Akin
son. He is very promising animal,
weighing 1000 pounds, and will make
a splendid head for Mr.. Schissel's
herd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Fire at Satire.

The home of Nels Gavle of SATIRE
was destroyed by fire on Sunday.
Mrs. Gavle was home alone at the
time the fire started and the wind
blowing fiercely carried the fire to the
woods near by, SO that the 'peighbors
who gathered had hard time to ex-
tinguish it. The house was entirely
destroyed. 49,. rr-.C. r,C--1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Norske selskab Will Celebrate.

The Norske Selskab will celebrate
the 18th of May at their rooms over
the National Bank of DEBORAH on
Friday evening. Supper will be SER
we'd, after which a program of
speeches and music will be rendered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Dance Next Week Thursday.

A grand dance will be given at
Steyer's opera house Thursday eve-
ming, May 23d. Music by Helwig's
full orchestra. Everybody invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
$500 Reward

was offered without break for Twenty
Years for case of rheumatism which
could not he cured with DIR. Dlummoud's
Rheumatic Remedy, and no one ever
called for it, This treatment drives the
disease from the blood, and restores stiff
JOINTS, drawn cords, and hardened muscles,
If your druggist is not in stock with it,
write the Drummond Medicine Co., New
York, for it without delay 36tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

For stomach troubles, biliousnes
and constipation try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Man.
remarkable cures have been effecte'
by them. Price 90 cents. Sample
free For sale by Engbretson's Phar
macy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

Every Saturday for the next
twelve weeks J. M. Boehm, the furni-
ture man. will give away $5 gold
plated clock, at 3 80 p. m. Call at
the store for particulars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment of an Execut or
of the estate of Hugh Mcbride, ces sed.
Notice is hereby given that the subscriber
has been duly appointed xeeuior OF the
estate of .....-
HUGH MCBRIDE
late of Orleans Township. in the County OF
Winneshiek, State of Iowa, deceased. testate,
and has taken upon himself that trust
having demands upon the estate OF the
said deceased are required to exhibit the
same; and persons ind ebted to said estate a-e
called upon to make payment TO
ia H, f. MCBRIDE
Executor.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa. Apr. 22nd. 1867.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

If you need wall paper, would you
not rather 60 to a place where there
is a large assortment to choose from
We have a wall paper store. Our
prices are at least 25 per cent lower
than others. H. A. Prastmark & Son.
lift
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

-Henney buggies are neat and built
durable. III you do not believe me
come and inspect for yourself. @. K.
Olson. 1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
Music Offer.

We will send you s copies Of up-to-
date selected vocal and instrumental
music. Greatest bargain ever offered,
Just 10 popularze. We will send you 8
copies of selected vocal and instrument
al music for rs cents.
The Recherche Co.,,
10 Cortland ST., New York City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

-$26.75 buys 1907 latest improved
Edison Photograph outfit, No. .,
consisting of one $4,000 Standard
Machine, one 31x22 flower horn, one
horn-stand, twelve Edison gold mold
Records. Pay 1915 cash, balance
49, 90 per month, or 500. 20 cash.
Worth's Music Store. 12-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
HOGS Die, From Cholera.

Fred Gross, living north of town,
has been having more than his share
of i'll luck the past week. His hogs
have become infected with cholera,
and have been dying by the score.
Out of 81 old ones he had lost 40 by
Saturday, with more sure to follow,
besides loo little pigs have died from
the disease. The, loss will be at least
81 500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15
A Saturday Special.

A Saturday Special.
Hereafter Blatz Milwaukee Muen-
cbener Beer will be on draught at the
Phoenix Bar every Saturday. loft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-15

-Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is
best for women and children. It's
mild action and pleasant taste makes
it preferable to violent purgatives,
such as pills, tablets, etc. Get the
booklet and sample of Orino mt
Brunt a Parman's. I'm