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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
FOUND DEAD IN FIELD.
GRUESOME FIND OF BODY OF MAN SUP.
POSED TO HAVE BEEN DEAD THREE
MONTHS.
Joe Miles disappeared Christmas Night and
Not Seen Since Until Found in Field
Near Prosper Yesterday. Body in
Horrible Condition.

The body of Joe Miles. we'll known
in the northern part of the county.
was yesterday found in a field near
Prosper, and is supposed to have
been there since Christmas night,
when he disappeared and since had
not been seen. He was about 30 years
of age. was born in Prosper, and for
the past three or four years had staid
at various places in that vicinity.
part of the time at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Roy Miller. who lives
near the Rollins school house in Burr
Oak township. The last time he was
seen was when he left her home on
Christmas night.
His body was found yesterday about
one mile north, and one mile and
twenty rods west Of Prosper. The
road runs east and west at this point
and the railroad crosses it running
northwest. About twenty rods from
this crossing is small cut. protected
from snow by a high board fence.
Miles body was found just north of
this fence, in the field. 1t would
have been impossible for him to have
been struck by the train and thrown
to this place. The general theory
seems to be that he committed sui
eide, although as we go to press nc
definite information can be given.
The remains were taken to Prosper
and the coroner called, who found
no evidence of foul play and turned
the body over to the relatives. A
gold watch and chain and 81 in
money was found on his person.
Mr.. Miles mother has been staying
in DEBORAH. at the home of Robert
Price, for some time, and upon being
notified of the discovery of the body
of her son went to Prosper yesterday
Besides his sister, Mrs. Roy Miller
he also has sister in Mabel, and an
other sister, Mrs. Earl Schoonmakel
at Harmony.
The body was in an awful condition
when found, but was easily identified
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Old Resident Passes Away.

Mr.. William Murdoch, one of the
pioneer residents and good citizens of
Button township, passed away at his
home last Tuesday, at the age of 66
years. He came to Winneshiek county
shortly before the civil war, and en-
listed in Co. D. 9Th Iowa Cavalry,
serving faithfully throughout the
war. Since returning he has lived at
Bluffton, esteemed and respected by
all who knew him. The funeral
services were held at his home on
Thursday, conducted by Rev. Dens-
more of Burr Oak, the burial service
at the grave being conducted by Col.
Hughes Post, No. 1853 of this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
L. c. Band Scores Another Success.

A large crowd listened with much
pleasure to the concert at the Grand
last evening by the Luther College
Concert Band, which appeared as one
of the numbers of the seasons course
of the DEBORAH Lyceum Bureau. When
the committee selected the course for
this year, instead of engaging some
outside band as heretofore. decided to
secure this we'll known local organic.
alton, and the wisdom of their choice
was demonstrated last evening. We
have heard practically all of the great
bands of this country, and frankly
state that the music of this splendid
organization of college men, under
the efficient dictatorship of one Of The
best band masters of the country,
Prof. @. A. Sperati, would compare
very favorably with many of them.
Prof. Sperati has the faculty of bring
ing out the best there is in a player
and the blending of the many instru
men.s in executing some OF the mas
terpieces of the great composers was {
revelation to the audience. 1t il
simply wonderful that such an org
anlzation. the personnel of which
changes from year to year, can b.
brought to such perfection. Thu
singing of the chorus was also received
with much pleasure, as was indicated
by the prolonged applause.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
EUREKA!
Yes, / Have Found il at Last.

Found what? Why that Chamber
lain's Salve cures eczema and all
manner of itching of the skin. l have
been afflicted for many years with
skin disease. 1 had to get up three or
four times every night and wash with
cold water to allay the terrible itch
ing, but since using this salve in De-
cember, 1905, the itching has stopped
and has not troubled me. Elder John
Il. Ongley, ROCKVILLE, Pa. For sale
by Engbertson's Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
A Fine Entertainment.

The annual entertainment of the
Luther College Turning Club at the
auditorium last Wednesday evening
was one of the best ever given by this
club. Many new and novel features
were added to the program, and the
work of the members showed thorough
preparation and excellent training.
The program was witnessed by a
large audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheumatic
Pains,

I have been a very great sufferer
from the dreadful disease. rheuma-
tism, for a number of years. l have
tried many medicines but never got
much relief from any of them until
two years ago, when I bought bottle
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I
found relief before / had used all Of
one bottle, but kept on applying it
and soon felt like different woman.
Through my advice many Of my
friends have tried it and can tell you
how wonderfully it has worked. -
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, 140 S. New ST..
Dover, Del. Chamberlain Pain
Balm is Iiniment. The relief from
pain which it affords is alone worth
many times it's cost. 1t makes rest
and sleep possible. For sale by Eng
bertson's Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01

The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold an Easter bazaar and
serve supper at the church parlors
next Wednesday, April 9Th. Supper
from 80 until all are served. 14-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
"Peter Pan" Draws Biz House.

A large audience witnessed the pro-
duction of Chas. Frohman's Peter
Pam at the Grand opera house on
Friday evening. The inclemency OF
the weather only prevented a packed
house. While many of the elder
people were disappointed with the
play, there were lots of children pre-
sent, and they all had the time of
their lives, the story and scenic
effects appealing especially to them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
The New Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Four Hundred Tons Of Print Paper.

The DEBORAH Posten this week closed
a contract for 400 tons of print paper
with the Mcclellan Paper Co., of
Minneapolis. This paper will come
in large rolls and be used to print the
semi. weekly editions of the Posten.
The order will make twenty Car loads
and will last about one and one-half
wears,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01

Our clothing is in class by it.
self such a creditable assortment has
never been gathered under one roof
here. Come and see. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. Engbertson's Pharmacy. I'm

Chicago Daily Record Herald and
Public Opinion, both one year, regu-
lar price $3.50. for short time only
1915. Att.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Gentle and Effective.

A well-known Manitoba editor
writes: "As an inside worker find
Chamberlain Stomach aud Liver
Tablets invaluable for the touches of
biiiousness natural to sedentary life.
their action being gentle and etfec-
tive, clearing the digestive tract and
the head" Price, 90 cents. Samples
free. Engbertson's Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
f. P. johnson.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

Subject to the decision of the Re-
publican voters at the primaries l
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County Attorney.
Nominating petitions will be circu.
lated in my interest. N. Willett.
1916
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01

We carry a full line Of paints and
varnishes. We mix paints any color
You desire. III. A. Prastmark g. Son.
1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of County Attor-
ney, subject to the will of the Repub.
lican voters at the primary elections.
Nominating petitions are now being
circulated in my interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CANDIDATES.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of County Attor-
ney on the Republican ticket, subject.
of course. to the will of the voters as
expressed at the primaries. Nomi-
nation petitions will not be extensive
ly circulated in my interest.
G Pnioa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Notice To Contractors.

Sealed bids for building a tile or
wood floor in the st. Wenceslaus
church at Spillville. Iowa, will be
received until April Is. 1908. The
right is reserved to reject any and all
bids. For further particulars and
specifications call on or write to Ant.
Balik. A. A. Novak, Sec., SpillvIlle,
Iowa. 1876
of all the great American plays.
the old historical play of Uncle
Toms Cabin" has the strongest hold
on people. 1t is beyond question one
of the best plays ever written. hence
the warm place it retains in the
hearts of people of every CLINE. The
greatest production that this American
classic has ever had will be given at
the Grand on Saturday, April 18th,
under the management of VIM. Kib-
BILE. Watch for the band concert in
front of reserve sale at noon
Big 10 -four has met all competi.
tors, they go down like straw. Why!
Because Big 10 is made from one OF
the best wheats that grows in the
world-Scotch Fife wheat. 1t con.
tains more glutin, less starch. makes
more bread and better. holds the
moisture longer. don't dry out as
other bread made from soft spring
wheat or winter flour. For sale at
Geo. Bernatz. 1879
g. l.. Bailey, painter and paper
hanger. 118 Winnebago st. l4tf
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
Arch Mcdonald Tor shsrlsf.

The announcement OF AYch NC.
Donald. OF Joplin for the eRspubliean
nomiuation for sheriff, will. be found lin
page,.4 Of todsy's News. Mr. Ne.
Donald is. an. old resident or Jaspsr
county, having made his hnme at, Jon,
lin since 1876 at which time, q boy OF
ten years, he came to the mining camp
with his parents from Texas seounty.
He hasihad@ ample opportunity to de-
monstrate his fitness for the ONCE he
seeks, and his friends claim that be
has shown the proper stuff. = Duripp
two tsrms as constable. at iJopljna and
one year as deputy United States mar.
shal he established reputation for
iearlessness ,apd, enslayesent to dsts
Chat fmakeshin iloo,r very inueh IKE
fipe sheriff material. MIR. AcDousId
Is ? square, upright msn I'M eddisipp %
his other qualifications and 10 eertaialy
(sntitled TO serious eonsideeatiss sby the
yoters at the primary~y 2e *a4.4
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
Ordinance No. .7S.

An ordidshcs pro yiding for the con.
struction of . sidewalk ps the north
side Of block 27 in the city Sf Jasper.
Be it ordained by the board of alder.
man Of the city Of Jasper al ioiltws,
Sec. THAT sidewalk is hereby or.
dered constructed along the north side
Of block ~ commencing at First steet,
thence running east Cd the north side Of
said block to MsiH street.
Sec. 2-The material for said walk 10
be cement, sand and gravel, said walk
u bs4 fsst vide Ind III 'least 1 fnehes
10 thickness. AZ ,s
Sec. This 6rdinsncs shall be In
force on'and aftersiits passsgs and iap.
provai by the mayor.
Passed and approved this 1871 day Of
May l90sg g s 'g y fE 25 y y
Attest: -8f SD. CHxssbLER, s
D. A. HoLMEs. Mayor
City Clerk
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
BLUE

Mrs. w. o. Paisley is instructing
some of our girls in music.
Mrs. w. H. Cave is suffering with
p!eurisy.
Bessie and Geo. Fownlar, visited
home folks one day last week..
Marshall Smyth called on Mary
Yates Sunday
Farmers are all busy planting corn
this fine weather.
VIM. Wardlow is much improved In
health the last few weeks.
The Northfork township; Sunday
school convention will be held,;at Blue
school house May "a, Everybody invit.
cd. All who can doso, bring dinner;
those who cannot are welcome.
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
Blue Boy.

is blue jack 16 hands, 100 lbs, large
head, long ears, very heavy boned. AS
individual is second to none, First prize
Jasper Co. fair s'06s- '07... Has proved.
himself beyond question. q Mol breedey.
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
Jumbo, .Jr
Grover

Black jack, white points, 10 hands,
fineshead and ears, clean fat bone. good
foot lengtby body. Black Hawk aud
Wakrior stock, has proved good breeder.
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
Roslette, 3S095

Grandson of Electioner 125. Sire,
Anteros 1920, by Electioneer 125, by
Hambletopian 10. Sire is full bro. to
'Antes6 2:l6 1-2, }. G. Simpson 2;1s Ia,
Antioch 2:29 1.2, and Conrad, who to-
gether with Anteros sired 121 standard
performers. First dam, Bartlett's Girl.
by st. Just, by Electioneer 125. Ros-
lette is grandson of Electioneer 125 on
sire's side and great grandson on dam s
side. Electioneer has l60 in list. Ros-
lette is blood bay, I6 l-2 hands, 1900 lbs,
foaled 1902, individually is of grand fin
ish and plenty of substance, fine dispo-
sition, deer, strong shoulder, stout back,
fine loins and stiles, strong bone with
good feet.
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21

Tomorrow night the alumni will be
banquet the graduates at the opera
house. Plates will laid for over q
hundred guests. Z
The Jasper news., 1908-05-21
Ths wSrias ssst cin..s,

NJ STss wSria,s Best cSm.tsr 4
is not entirely free from disease; on the
high slssstiohsSts Stsvsss prevail, wins cti
the lover isysls HpslariA NJ sspoounsetsd
to SgFeAtsrs OF less sxteIt, Ascending to
10 grestsrIcr lsss extsnE See6rdIaa sbssI-
titude. To overcome ciimats sffkesious
Ilsssisods. mSiSfia eisuSdjss, biiiCu9nsas
foyer end sgps, and gesswi hshility,
THE most tfectise Remedy y Etectfic
Bittsrs, tbs great sitesstivsr dsBib6,f
purifier; the sntidote sos every fnsat' Of
helHy wsakaess, nsFSgdsBDsJ JsHndrSAt
16nina : Bold undss,rgS kfsAfEses \
wsAA sss. arug ssosa jlSsissss.A
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
Thermometer Reached SO
Degrees at II O'Clock in
the Morning.
1T HOVERED AROUND THAT
POINT UNTIL THE SHOWER IN
THE AFTERNOoN-WARMEST
DAY HERETOFORE WAS WHEN
90 DEGREES WAS REGISTERED

Yesterday was the hottest day of
1908, and no one will deny this fact
in Pensacola. The Thermometer at
the weather bureau Office registered
80 degrees at II O'Clock in the morn
ing. three degrees higher than the
highest temperature heretofore re-
corded this year
The mercury began climbing early
in the forenoon, the minimum having
occurred at ) O'Clock in the fore
noon, when a degrees was registered.
From that hour there was a steady
rise in the temperature until IS de
greeS was reached There tle mer-
curry remained for some time, hover
ing aroInd this point until about 1 go
o'clock in the afternoon, when the
shower cooled the atmosphere and
made life a little more bearable, but
il nevertheless remained rather warm
during the entire afternoon AMI
night
The temperature yesterday was
seven degrees higher than it was on
July Is of last year. and five degrees
above the average maximum for this
date.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
LUMBER MARKET.
NOW IMPROVING
A Better Demand Noticeable
and Prices Are Begin
ming to Advance.

The lumber market is improving in
ali sections o. the country. a. we'll as
the export market for bOtl lum Der
and timber. Commenting upon this
fact the Lumber Trade Journal OF
recent date, says:
For some time the trend of adviCes
from every quarter has been In the
direction of a better general state OF
trade. This incident derives special
force from the unanimously CorrObO-
rative testimony of various well
known producers printed elsewhere
in this paper One of the most IN
fortunate and TegTettable features of
the yellow pine trade of the country
of late has been in the sacrifices in
Cidentally resulting from wholly need
less price weakness. Throughout re
cent months, or for that matter. for
the most part since tle panic. the
statistical and general state of the
yellow pine industry has afforded no
occasion for the almost unlimited de-
moralization Of prices ruling in the
meanwhile In other words. while
stocks have steadily been undergoing
reduction and disas>oTtment: while.
in particular, there has been an act
i've market for dimension, these Ordi-
nariIy sustaining factors have been
POWeTieSS 70 stem the DOWNWARD ten
denCy of prices. According. however
to the latest aivices-thOSe printed
eIsewheTe-this tendency has apprP-
ciably been arrested and there Il
more trade The two incidents con
stitute a clear case of cause and ef-
fect-a rising market Is always a
price stimuiant. The order Of things
noted Is in the direction of a forecast
repeatedly advanced by the Journal
10 the effect that a decided upward
turn IN prices would instantly stimu-
late demand This CON bination has
now been reached and the result viii
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
FINE TOBACCO
PLANTS SHOWN
Two on Exhibition in the
Plaza, Grown in City of
Pensacola.

That tobacco can be grown IN the
city of Pensacola has been demon
strated by a colOred man named John
son. residing at the corner of Sew
enth avenue and Lloyd street. VINO
has a small area planted in Havana
wrapper tobacco, the plants of which
he secured from the department IN
Washington
Some of the plants, which are not
the largest ones, were placed on ex-
hibitiOn on the eastern side of the
Plaza yesterday by Louis BoIey. in
order to show that the tobacco may
be grown in the city. as well as in
the country. The plants are both
large ones. with wide leaves
MI. BOley says tlat when the man
started TO plant the tobacco be per.
suaded him not 10 use any fertilizer
being confident that the tobacco
would flourish without il, which 1t
did
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17

Father of Alex. Jenkins
Reached Here From
Montgomery.

Alex Jenkins. the young man who
was taken from a street car Wednes-
day night by Chief Sanders and con-
fined in the sick ward at the police
station on account of being insane.
was last night delivered TO his faith
er, a prominent railroad official al
Montgomery, who reached the city last
night in response to a wire telling of
the condition of his son.
Mr.. Jenkins was accompanied TO
Pensacola by several prominent men
of Montgomery, and about 3 o'clock
the young man was taken from the
city Jail and turned over to them
They had secured the services of c.
X O'Neal, and it is the intention of
the father to take the young man di-
rect TO the state asylum at TuSca
loosa. Ala, where he can receive treat
ment.
Although he raved during a portion
of Wednesday night, the young man
quoted down during yesterday, and
last night created no disturbance
when released from Jail.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
BABY AND SNAKE
At PEEk-A-BOO
Rather Was Shedding, and
That Alone Saved Ba-
by's Life.
~ AssoeIated Press.

Port Jervis, July 16.-Crying be-
cause she couldn't play peek-a-hoo
with a snake little FIGrrie sherman
was rescued in time to escape the
fapgs of a RATHER yesterday. The
child with its mother has been stop-
ping at a farm house near Cocboc-
ton, Sullivan county.
The mother placed the cnild in the
shade of q tree while she went to
the house for a magazine. The baby
Is two and one-half years of age. Mrs.
Sherman left her fan with the baby
aud this probably saved its life.
When the mother returned she WAS
horrified to see a rattle snake near
her baby.
The child was tapping 1t on the
dead with the fan, a palm Iea9, and
crying peek-a-boo. Ii was laughing
gleefully at the antics of the snake.
which would strike at the fan every
time the little girl struck it. Mrs.
Sherman tainted.
Two men ran to her assistance. and
while one, grabbed the youngster the
pther despatched the reptile with a
rroquet mallet. An examination of
The snake showed that il was slough
ing its skin and was partly blind
This and the fan unQueStiOnabIy
waved the child The snake was
khree feet TWO inches long.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
ARRESTED ON
SERIOUS CHARGE
Robert Bourge Alleged to
Have Sent a Threaten
ing Letter.

Robert BoUTge, cOlOred, was arrest
ed by Sheriff Van Pelt yesterday on
the charge of sending a threatening
letter to John GUnter. acting night
yard master of the Louisville & Nash
vile, in which dire things were
threatened unless Mr. Gunter resigned
his position. The arrest was made
when a comparison was made of let
tiers in possession of Yardmaster Rad
cIiffe. which had been written by
Bourge. and that received by Gunter
The letter is as follows:
Pensacola, Fla, 7-2-'0S.
John GunteT, A. n. Y NJ.
I'VE beg TO hand you herewith a
note which is warning Ignore it in
peril of your life You are a treach
erous, sneaking, double-dealing cur
We have stood just as much of your
trickery as we are going to. Now
unless you resign your position al
once we will not be responsible fol
the result. Take il as you like, but
you shall see in short order that this
is what we mean.
Fair warning.
please remember that we do not
want your position
I'VE will give you until the 4th in
slant to decide. and then you must
pay the price. which is your Ire or
your job. Pick your choice, in short
remember that you cannot escape US
Done and ordered this 2nd day of
July, '0S.
fSigned) IL. NJ. & e.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
POOR MAN
FEEDS POOR
Gotham Man Feeds the Hun
cry at Actual Cost of
VictualS.
sy Associated Press.

New York, July 16.-One hundred
men a day are being fed for cost by
John NJ. Morgan, himself poor work
ingman, at 40. 1O2 Christopher street,
and so quietly that not even residents
of the neighbOrhoOd have known what
was going on.
Every evening at O'Clock scores of
hungry men out of employment ap-
pear in groups of eight or ten, and
for a full hour they come and go,
crowding the small room TO its full
capacity. Every man helps himself to
SOUP and bread and coffee without
stint and he is at liberty to obtain
his breakfast and dinner there for d
reasonable time until he shall have a
chance to get work.
Mr.. Morgan has been carrying on
the work on a small scale for the last
two or three years, but the demands
on him have increased so that his &C
commodationS are now taxed to their
full capacity. He has no money and
has found cooperation in his work
. from his daughter, who helps him to
pay the rent, while he collects food
: for his prOteges as best he can.
The expense of renting suitable &C
commOdations is divided between
them. and for their provisions they
largely depend on the bounty of bak-
ers.s butchers and grOcers among
whom Mr.. Morgan makes his rounds
At . o'clock every morning,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-17
EXAMINATION
PAPERS HERE
Those to Be Filled Out by
Artilleryman Officers
Arrive.

Examination papers, TO be filled out
by the young men chosen as officers
of the recently organized artillery
company, have reached the city from
Tallahassee, and are now in the hands
of Col. Cary, who is president of the
examining board
The papers have been filed out as
required by the three Officers elected
to serve as commissioned Officers
and it is expected that they will be
passed upon at an early date by the
examining board and forwarded to
Tallahassee.
After this is done there VIII be but
little further delay before the COM
pany is mustered into service and
equipped with uniforms, arms and
ammunition.