Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01


to have series of games played in De
corah during the remainder of the seas
on, the plan being to have at least one
game each week. The arrangements
are not yet perfected, but the plan is
to strengthen the DEBORAH team until
1t is on par with the best amateur
teams i'm the state, and that being done
there will be no difficulty in procuring
engagements. Several eastern towns
in Iowa are maintaining crack teams
this year and are finding it profitable
as well as entertaining. The base ball
fever has taken on great revival in
enthusiasm this year. A good team
will be literally supported by the De-
corah people.
Miss Emma Lamm, daughter of Mrs
G. E. Lamm, died at the home of her
mother, this city Thursday, July %, at
the age of q years. The deceased was
an estimable young lady, born and
grown to womanhoOd in DEBORAH, and
esteemed bv large circle of acquaint-
ances. Some six months ago she was
stricken with consumption, and the
disease quickly made inroads upon her
constitution. The funerals services were
held from the United Brethren church
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Haugen yoffici-
ating. In this connection, the sorrow
ing mother and brother desire to ex-
press their heartfelt thanks to the
many friends who extended aid and
sympathy in their bereavement.
e. w. Spur and wife have return
ed from Milwaukee, where they were
in attendance at the National Photog-
rapher's association, Mr.. Spur was
successful exhibitor, being the only
representative from this state whose
speciments were accepted for contest in
his class, and he was one of only twelve
out of several hundred applicants
whose exhibits were deemed worthy OF
a certificate of entry. The honors and
distinction acquired by Mr.. Spur are
naturally matter of congratulation
and satisfaction to himself and friends.
He also holds the gold medal in class
A in the Iowa association.
The delegation representing this
county at the republican state conven-
ton departed Monday for Des Molnes
over the Milwaukee road, going by
way of Dubuque. The following gen.
tlemen composed the party, the make
up of which will Immediately be rec
ognized as embodying good deal of
stalwart republican sentiment: j. s.
RoOme, J. j. Marsh, M. J. Mich
olson, Nels Larson, G. F. Gunderson,
A. j. Cratsenberg, P. l.. Kittlesby, G.
w. Glice, P. o. Losen, T. w. Hazelton,
N. H. Nelson, o. E. Bake, H. ].
Green, E. c. Bailey, M. A. Harmon
and H. c. Hjerleid.
The fire department was called out
by an alarm at one o'clock Friday
morning, fire having been discovered
in the basement of the building occu-
pied by Miss Mary Keegan as milli-
merry store. Fortunately the flames
had not made much Roadway when
discovered by the nightwatchman, L.
Rima, and the department made short
work of extinguishing it, the damage
done being inconsiderate. The fire oc-
CURED in box filled with paper and |
rubbish.
Miss Mayme Stiles returned Sun
day from extended visits at Columbus
and Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago and Mil
waukee. She attended the National
Photographers convention at the last
place and also visited with
her sister, Mrs. Schildknecht, for few
weeks. She was accompanied by Mr..
Spur on her home journey from Mil
waukee. She has been absent three
months.
The members of the Aarnes
family, of whom there are many in
this section, held reunion at the
home of Edward Aarnes in DEBORAH
township last Sunday, there being over
forty relatives in attendance. Those
present included the eldest as well as
the youngest members of the family,
and it is unnecessary to state the day
was happily spent by all concerned.
IA Wise Woman" which has been
secured for one night some time in the
near future at the Grand opera house,
is headed by young lady who for the
past three years has been a member of
Augustin Days company, and has at
tracted an amount of attention from
the critics that rarely falls to so young
an artist. The young lady referred to
is Marie Lamour.
Ben Bear departed Monday night
for New York on his customary pur-
chasing trip. This is the 50th time
he has made the trip since he
he has been in business, and our people
may be certain that when he returns
he will have a big bunch of bargains
up his sleeve. Ben never goes east for
nothing.
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