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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-22

Men feeding lot ofsteers, which have
had nothing but an open shed for pro
lection, have done pretty well if they
have made the stock hold their own
during the past three weeks. 1t has been
Just so much lost time for most feeders.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-22

A late report on the experiment Of
rural mail delivery set in operation at
Webster City last summer is to the effect
that it has been an entire success. There
Is little doubt that an extended service
of this sort will be demanded and con-
coded by the government in the near
future.
Some days must be dark ana dreary
sings the poet, and we had fourteen Of
such days the first half of February
when, with the mercury 20 to 30 below
zero, five feet of frost in the ground
frozen cellars and water pipes, it did not
seem as if u bright June day could ever
come again, when Iowa would seem to be
the best country in all the world to live
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-22

IL lis very significant fact in connec,
ton with nearly all the projected new
railroad schemes in Iowa, that such
routes have a north and south, instead
OF an east aud west terminus. This
means that far sighted railway men dis
Germ the fact that the future seaboard
market or outlet for westcrngrown crops
isto be on the gulf, and not on the
lMlautic coast
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-22

II you have worked like slave, and
your good wife also, to get rid of that
mortgage on the farm, YOU just shake
hands with her over the old family bible
and pledge yourself that another plaster
shall never be stuck on the farm as long
as you two live Some men can carry
mortgages and make money, but you
can't, and the sooner YOU realize this
the better
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Improved Order of Red Men.

Great Sachem Z. B. Wilson is visiting
the tribes in the northern part of the
State. Last Thursday he left Sacramento
in company with Great Chief of Records
Porter L. Bliss 10 institute Coahuilla
Tribe No. 102 in San Bernardino. with fifty
charter members.
On the 23d OF last month a preliminary
meeting was held in the Office OF the great
chief OF records with view to institute a
new tribe in this city. There are l05
names to the petition for charter. Judge
Z. p. Morgan and S. Goldman are the or
ganizers.
on the night of the 25th of last month
Bald Eagle Tribe gave masquerade ball
many members OF the order and paleface
friends Many OF the maskers wore
pretty and novel costumes. 1t was after
midnight before the participants trailed TO
their peaceful wigwams.
Althamos Tribe Is advancing rapidly,
many of the members eXerting themselves
10 an unusual degree TO secure additional
members. At its council last Wednesday
seventeen palefaces were adopted and at
the previous council about twenty were
adopted. This tribe has the work per-
formed by Its team. which Is undoubtedly
the best costumed and best drilled in the
reservation of California.
Althamos Tribe was instituted three
years ago on December 8, and from a
charter list OF sixty-six its membership
has grown TO 276. with forty applica tions
Great Council last August this tribe was
awarded slOO for the greatest increase in
membership during the preceding sun
and an additional prize Of 500 for the hest
rendition OF the degree work. The team
OF this tribe has visited many Of the local
tribes for the purpose OF conferring the
degrees. and by invitation OF the great
sachem officiated at the institution of
Tribe OF Crockett has invited the team TO
visit II TO confer the degrees.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Order Eastern Star.

IVY Chapter. at its meeting last Tuesday
night, admitted by initiation four mem
pers. and elected four TO become members
by Initiation.
The installation OF the officers OF Beulah
Chapter which had been announced for
,ast Monday. will be held on the even
Ing OF the l1th inst
On the evening OF the 24th Of No
Nemoer the officers OF Unity Chapter
OF the Order Eastern Star were installed
ppy worthy Grand Ruth, Mrs. Augusta
Dunn Wilson, p. G. NJ, assisted by Mrs.
mary Mcguire. the first worthy matron OF
NE NE chapter, acting as grand marshal, in
Magnolia Hall. West Oakland. in the
ana many visitors. The hall was beauti-
dully decorated with potted plants and
mowers, while the stars and stripes OF Old
SIory lent an additional charm and
brightness 10 the scene. The many
charges that the installing officer Is called
upon TO deliver TO the various officers We're
given In most impressive manner 70 the
Following named, who are TO serve for the
current term: Mrs. Emma Umphred,
worthy matron; w. w Neal. worthy pat
ron; Mrs. Eunice Glines. associate mat
ron Mrs. Emma A Perkins. secretary;
MIS- Idegonda Berretta, treasurer, Mrs
Edith Edwards, conductress; Mrs. Helen
Elisabeth Edwards. associate conductress.
Mrs. Mary Amelia Lumsden. chaplain;
MRS. Annie McCord, marshal. Miss Eta
Eiben, Mrs. Minnie Hall. Miss Inez Neal.
Miss Ethel Plumb and Mrs. Cynthia
Reeves respectively Adah, Ruth, Esther.
Martha and Electa. Mrs Lulu Adams
warder; Mrs. Elizabeth Dowell. sentinel
and Miss Lillian Greenebaum, organist
AT the close Of the ceremonies Mrs. Edith
Edwards rendered a solo in most charm
Ing manner. Grand Patron George l.. Oar
ling made a few remarks and he was fol-
lowed by Mrs Lulu Lucas, A. G. M; Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Partridge. z. NJ. w. G.. NJ
OF the q. q. g. Of the L. s, congratulated
the new officers and rendered her best
wishes for the continued prosperity OF the
chapter The installing officer on behalf
OF the chapter presented 10 Mrs. Annie
McCord, the retiring matron. an exquisite
jewel OF her rank. Mrs. Mary Mcclure
In a very aifectionate speech. referred TO
the long existing friendship between the
installing officer. Mrs. Wilson, and her
self and then handed her a basket OF
lovely flowers, a souvenir OF the occasion
and their happy relations OF long stand
ing. Unity Chapter has q membership Of
leo. with promising future of usefulness
and pleasure with Alcatraz Lodge. F. and
NJ
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
National Union.

Norman r. Arter, Thomas x. Kase and
z. a. Kidd on last Tuesday succeeded in
presenting one OF the best entertainments
that has ever been offered TO the mem
bership Of Golden Gate Council. The sing
was charming. the remarks OF Senator J.
L. Field on why we should give thanks
were interesting and timely. That for
which members had to give thanks par
ticularly, he said. was for being part and
parcel of the National Union. The ad-
dress OF Colonel Duboce was a pleasant
effort. and the address OF 7. X. Kase on
how TO carve a turkey was a happy effort
The other members were, as wen as these,
greatly appreciated.
At the meeting OF California Council
three candidates. after which Speaker
Gibson introduced a number OF at
tractive features under good Of the or
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Good samaritan,sp Benefit.

on Tuesday and wednesday, December
8 and B. there viii be a bazaar and enter
-airment Tor the benefit OF the Good
samaritan Mission at Knights OF Pythias
I.sI Market street. near Fifth. II will
le held under the auspices Of the Moth
ers Meeting an organization OF the
n.,a chiefly FOR needlework. making new
-.rmelts. mending ana other similar
r. his work. with many donations OF
-.r.r articles. viii be exhibited for sale
I.th afternoon and evening.
IU the evening special attractions are
offered. FOR which an admission Of .
cents for adults and 10 cents for children
r.l he asked. Refreshments also will be
The seven booths will be under the
charge OF the following named ladies.
each 81 whom will be assisted by several
others; Fancy booth. in charge OF Mrs.
=. Marks. household booth. Mrs. A. @.
1Iilcr. plain and fancy booth, Mrs. Law
'sr. candy booth. Mrs. $. NJ. Cox: flower
booth. Mrs. Bromley; refreshment booth,
drs Fred Wassman; grab bag. Mrs.
Lucy.
Tie programme for Tuesday evening
Ladies Drin Corps No. 2. Daughters or
Tehekah. and a number of musical seec-
rous hy Mrs, Rindell. Miss Pengelly, Mrs.
Jarvis Miss Jeanette Draper and
Nessrs. Williams and Gardner.
Dn Medne sday evening Mrs. A T
Bridge viii take charge OF much OF the
musical part. several selections being rem
on ~ Miss Brown. There viii be Ha-
R allan songs. Miss Hockenbrock will re-
cite and Miss Tillie Salinger and others
Wll sing.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
knights of Honor.

Last week Liberty Lodge Of the
Knights OF Honor gave an entertain
ment and dance in the social hall OF the
Alcazar building in celebration OF its
change OF quarters. The hall was crowd
ed 10 its fullest by the members and their
lady friends. the members OF Yerba
Buena Lodge, who attended in a body,
and number OF invited guests. After
Introductory remarks by James A. John
son, dictator OF Liberty Lodge, Dr. Ed
ward G. Eisen entertained with stereop-
ucon views; Alfred Schmulian rendered a
tenor solo; the San Francisco Conserva-
tory Mandolin Club entertained with Sc
lections; Ben /. Salomon, grand assistant
dictator. delivered an eloquent and very
interesting address on the order; Miss
Clair FeX gave some specialties: Mrs. Jen-
ME Reed gave recitation: Mrs. B. Sor-
ensen charmed with a vocal selection;
Mae Furst told number OF funny stories,
and little Irene Gaudy sang coon songs.
Then followed dancing and the serving Of
icecream. A. E. Rowe. c. w. Apgar, B.
Z. George, NJ. Kelly and DR.. Eisen were
William G. Langstafr was the floor man
ager and DR.. T. ]. Crowley and A. Schmu-
Ian his assistants.
During the week the grand officers, in
Reporter Johnstone, Grand Trustee E F.
Joy and Past Grand Diotators Grove and
Larned and Philip Prior. visited Germa-
MIA Lodge and very instructive and
pleasant evening was passed.
Last week the grand dictator and the
grand reporter went to Salinas and other
places in that vicinity TO pay visits TO the
lodges there.
The knights Of Honor are IN no way
connected with the order known as the
Knights and Ladies OF Honor.
Last week the grand dictator, grand
reporter, grand treasurer, grand repre-
sentatives and others paid a visit to Nor
man Lodge, and they were cordially re-
CpiVpd
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03

ed for non-payment of assessments or
dues. All present expressed willingness
TO help the committee In its work. AS
the deputies for this city are under salary.
II was decided that no bonus be paid by
lodges to such deputies during December.
Tomorrow night Grand Receiver Sam
Booth Will lecture before the Past
Masters Association on Cooperation is
EXemplified by the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen.'
Deputy Walter Malloy is receiving from
the local lodges the names OF those mem
bers who have allowed themselves to be
suspended and he is paying missionary
visits 10 each one.
San Francisco Lodge No. 17e celebrated
Its nineteenth anniversary last Wednes-
day night IN it's lodge room by an enter
tainment and smoker for members and
friends. Frank G. Mcguire II. b. B.
Chapman, H Kroeger, A Manning, H. J..
Cuello, J. J. Wall and J. T. Blake, the
committee on entertainment, had an In
terestng programme. which included In
strumental selections by William Koes-
sci, A. Hilton, w. 8. Pierce, Professor
George Beckman and o. F. Klein Jr..
vocal selections by Joseph Hagan, t.
Pemberthy and 7. Trenderick, recitations
by G. Z. Shield and Z. b. Peterson, and
club swinging by ]. Dilges. There was
an address appropriate TO the occasion by
Zach 7. Whitten. The evening was en-
toyably spent by the many present and
all in addition enjoyed the hospitality OF
the lodge in the shape OF collation. and
cigars
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Independent Foresters.

Morris Vineyard Court OF Los Angeles
recently rendered reception 20 High
chief Ranger McElfresh. On that night
taat Official made thirty Foresters at
sight
Court Yerba Buena during the past two
weeks has Initiated half dozen candi-
dates and sun has several on the list
FOR admission by initiation under the full
form This court will receive visit on the
18th inst from High chief Ranger McEl-
~ official visitations. The court is also
ureuaring for Christmas festival during
fhc current month.
Court Mission viii give an entertainment
and dance ia Mission Parlor Hall on the
night 0f The nth inst lt iH 20 be an in
rltaflonal complimentary function.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
OFFICERS ELECTED.

Franklin Lodge q the Ancient Order o;
United workmen has elected the following
.lmcd far the ensuing term: c. =. Walter.
master workman: F. =. Hancock. foreman; A.
farg. oyerseer: Otto Klump. guide; o. Hor-
aan. Inside vatchman. and n. G. Shove. out
-.8e Waterman.
court Sew Ora of the Foresters OF America
E.e elected the following named for the term:
sn.luater. j. =. g. r. J. L Ennis. g. r
A. schluke. s @. p. r. A. Potts. i. 5.
Gordon rs J II Starke. r. s.: NJ. Walsh.
M.. a. Mccmcken. J. W; !. Schmitt. S.
Earl Porter !. b.: =. Maloney. A Ander-
and IS. A. Anderson. trustees: W. G.
-.fh physician.
Golden cate camp No O. of the woodmen OF
tHe Norii has elected the following named FOR
t.e rrsuing term; T. ]. Phelps, Z. c c.: II.
T Q-ulan. o.. g.: +. EngelmRn. A. l.: d.
oliver Jr.. C. Cre-cected). John Boyle. A. C..
.-e.eleeted). Al Weinert b; J. Trimble. z.
-r. p Maaby, W; r. Brown, s; J.
Iagu3re. n.
.alumet camp %, the woodmen ot the World
.as chosen the following named for the ensuing
term. j. A Whitehead. +. G. c; 7. p. Swan,
d.. c. william BiasdelL A l.: Thomas
Elarhe. B Al Phillips. c.. Fred Bossert. r. !.
r q. calvin. w. Dr william Atwood and
p Nlier managers.
Excelsior circle Companions OF the Forest
-ff.crn f.r the ensuing term; Mrs. ~. A.
I..ee C o.. Mrs. n r. Smith. s. c. c.; J. J.
-.e r.. r. r. sewell. r. s. Mrs. VI z
i|ake- r. s.. Mss stella smith. r. c.; Mrs.
l..l Wiudon. J.. c.. Miss Hilda Bjorstad. l.
e.. Ers. y. =. Wilson %. o. MrE. -. Howell
.rEar.st. r A. Larsen and Miss McMurry
trustees ana Dr sohoslay. physician
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Order Of the Amaranth.

Last Monday night Crescent Court Of
the Order OF the Amaranth met in Elks'
Hail. with Royal Matron Mrs. z. c. NAL
gren presiding and assisted by Royal
Patron Frank B. Ladd. The principal
work OF the evening was the comforting
OF the degrees for the last time by the
present officers, as the election will take
place al the next session. That the work
was done with extreme nicely and i'm
pressiveness goes without saying. for the
officers have established an enviable repu-
tation In that line. This is due in a great
measure TO the indefatigable efforts OF
Mrs. Malgren TO have all under her per
feet in the work assigned them. The Off
GERS generally are entitled TO credit also.
The royal matron has been very en-
ergeuc in her work OF increasing the
court in membership and usefulness.
Among those initiated was Mrs. w. J.
Martin. After the business OF the even
ing was over, refreshments were served.
At the election on the llth inst. IL is eX-
pected that Florin i. Jones will be chosen
rONal patron
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
comnanions of the Forest.

The "l-s Boys and Is Girls" committee
of Loyal Circle, composed OF Mrs. Sarah
Revcrsen. =. S. G. G. c. and n. @. w.
Mesdames r. \. Morrow. Lizzie Pritch-
arc. Annie SIENNA. Mary Sweet, Annie
PAGE. Maggie Morrison, Annie Crowell.
T,cmne. Frederick Zimmerman and
Gcrrre William Corwin had large at
tendance at the domino party last
week and II proved a charming af-
fa.r Thore were many who appeared in
odd costumes and set many 10 guessing
,.lo The wearers were. This circle. which
,.I-es grferfainer. is arranging a Christ
Sherwood Circle viii give social on
The night OF the 9Th OF December.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
The RebeknhS

California Rebekah Lodge No. has in
augurated a boom. for on the night OF the
9th OF last month II increased its mem
bership by nine. and tomorrow night will
initiate like number. Its membership is
now in excess OF 100. At the last held
meeting there was a good attendance, in
cluding visitor3 from all the local lodges
and some from Nevada and San Diego.
Tomorrow night the lodge will have an
at home
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge OF GIroy re-
Gently paid a visit TO the Orphans Home
OF the order at Gilroy, and noticed that IL
WAS without a piano. At the next meet
ing OF the lodge IL was suggested that the
lodge purchase piano for the home. and
the motion was carried without a dissent
Ing voice. Last Monday the piano was
lodge. and now there will be music to
make glad the hearts OF the little ones.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
KNIGHTS and Ladies Of Honor.

West End Lodge OF the knights and
Ladies Of Honor will on the night OF the
eth of December tender a reception TO
Mrs. Mary E. Carleton. widow of the late
grand secretary. who has been in Indian
apolis attending TO the publication OF the
official organ OF the order, and who will
be here in few days for a short visit
reception TO Supreme Representative
Mrs. L. ]. Wheelock. The hall was
pretty with decorations Of evergreens and
flowers, and there was fine and enter
tanning programme of singing, music, 1T
erary efforts and addresses. The princi-
pal participants were Miss Hearn, Miss
Fannie Igo and Mrs. Wheelock, the guest
of the evening, who read an original poem
on the twentieth anniversary OF the
institution Of the lodge. that night being
the anniversary Of that event. Dancing
followed an appropriate address by the
grand protector. 4. T. Whitton.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Odd Fellows.

A fine portrait OF Past Grand Patriarch
Harris has been finished for the gallery
In the Office OF grand secretary.
Santa Monica Encampment and Orange
Grove Encampment were consolidated at
Los Angeles last week. and Will be known
hereafter as Orange Grove Encampment
During the past week Grand Warden
Nicholas and Grand Secretary Shaw paid
official visits 10 lodges in Placer County
and found them all IN good condition. At
Rocklin they initiated two candidates and
had promise OF more. The grand master
took up the visitation in the latter part
OF the week 10 allow the grand secretary
10 return 10 his office.
Unity Lodge had two limitations and
Templar Lodge one last week.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Native Daughters.

Darina Parlor. the baby city parlor. is
doing remarkably well. At it's meeting in
Franklin Hall last Monday II received IA
vorable reports on the applications of
nine strangers. who will be initiated to-
morrow night. thereby increasing the
membership TO about sixty. The mem
bers Of this parlor are active workers and
very enthusiastic in the work OF the Ma
tive Daughters. This parlor has set aside
the first Monday night in each month for
an lat home" TO be arranged by a COM
mittee taken alphabetically from the roll.
These viii entertain the members and all
visitors who may desire 10 enjoy the hos
pitality Of Darina.
A very enjoyable entertainment and
dance was given by the members OF sans
Soucl Parlor IN their hall on Devisadero
street on the night Of the oath Of NoNem-
ber, in the presence Of large audience
that greatly appreciated the interesting
numbers presented. Then followed dane
ing by all Many words OF commendation
were spoken for the committee that had
arranged such delightful evening
pleasure Sans Souci Parlor. which is now
on the high road 10 prosperity, is one OF
the wide-awake subordinates Of the order
and is one OF the most sociable.
La Paloma Parlor No. ll6 OF Gilroy. the
baby parlor OF the State, organized about
FIVE weeks ago, gave It's nrst party on the
night OF November is. I'm Y. NJ. /. Hall.
The attendance was good. the programme
interesting and numbers entertaining.
There was dancing sufficient 10 satisfy the
most ardent lover or the Whirl In the ball
room 10 music by Culp's orchestra. There
was a cakewalk. which was one of the
interesting features OF the evening. and as
the participants went through the many
steps they brought down the house. The
programme included remarks by Mrs Fay
Peabody, president OF the parlor: recita-
tions by Milton Phegley. Lena Paine Mrs.
X F Wagner and Mrs. Fay Peabody. in
strumental music by Misses Grace and
Minnie Wiley and Mrs. J. G.. McAlpine.
] o Walling, Harry Dexter and Liby
Vesta Dexter. THE Power OF Music" an
original production, recited by Mrs. Pea
body was q gem In that line. The win
ners OF the cakewalk were Myrtle Reeve
and Ralph Baillige. Geneyieve de Knight,
and Porter Peabody Jr., Hazel de Knight
and John Matthias and Rosie Clavere and
Milton Phegley.
Eddie Matthias. the leader OF the walk
was presented q gold ring. the contribu-
tion OF Mrs Lucinda Rohr and Mrs. Anna
Reeve At a recent meeting the officers
Initiated three candidates. On the after
noon OF the 18th the parlor held a
special meeting TO receive Mrs. Cora B.
Sifrord, the grand president. all the mem
bers attending TO greet her The mem
bership was given some instruction I'm the
r-itualfstic work by the visiting official.
who that afternoon left for Hollister.
During her stay in Gilroy she was the
guest OF the president OF La Paloma.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Rebekah Drill Corps.

The Bebekah DrI Corps and Ladies'
Auxiliary 10 san Francisco Canton No. 5
of The Patriarchs Militant had a very
pleasant social IN the banquet hall OF the
odd Fellows building last Friday night.
The hall was crowded and all who were
present had reason 10 be grateful TO Miss
A. T. webb. Mrs. II. Z. Cyrus, Mrs.
Minnie Dohblns. Mrs. Bessie Monroe.
Mrs. Lena Jarvis, Colonel n y. Brewer.
a. ~. Kornbeck and II. A. Towle. the
committee on entertainment. for the en-
I0yahc evening they all spent. There
was ar admirable programme OF dances.
an up 70 date. as rs the drill corps.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
Degree of Pocahontas.

Kaweah Council Of the Degree of Poca-
hontas OF the Improved Order of Red
Men Men was instituted IN b; b. Hall by Great
Past Great Pocahontas Nora Klenk. The
work incident to the institution was per
FORMED by Yosemite Council In very i'm
pressive manner. This council was or
ganiZed by Great Junior Sagamore A. L.
Holder and has forty charter members.
Mrs; Jennie Weissel. Miss K. Norton,
Poole. B. Peterson and B. Beckwith were
the committee that had charge of the
entertainment and dance given last week
building. Among the features presented
there was a fancy dance. recitations and
vocal selections. the principal participants
in the programme being Mrs. Anette At
hnson, Miss Z. Wallace. Miss Annie
Leary. Mrs. c. Purcell, Miss Jennie Wal
roth and Professor Anderson. The pro
gramme OF dances was a good one. and
the many who filed the hall to its ca :
pacity had very enjoyable time.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03
ancient Order Workmen.

Spartan Lodge VIII give smoker to its
members and visitors on the last Satur-
day OF each month.
park Lodge will give an entertainment
and dance in Devisadero Hall on the
night OF the 18th inst
81. Johns Lodge has arranged for an
entertainment In its lodge room in the
Aicazar on the night OF the 2lst inst
LAST Monday night there was a meeting
Of the new San Francisco Extension Com
nittee. with President Edwin Danforth in
the chair. There were present majority
az the grand officers and delegates OF
nearly all OF the local lodges. There was
a free discussion Of the work on hand and
IL was decided 20 use every exertion TO
prevent members from becoming suspend
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03

:: NEWS OF FRATERNAL ORDERS :.


der. Mr.. Caldwell gave select readings.
the National Union Quartet rendered sew.
eral fine selections and c. E. Boysen and
Mr.. Pury OF the quartet sang solos and
there were other features.