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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Editorial Association Meeting.

The editor attended a meeting of the
executive committee of the Northeast
ern Iowa Press Association at Charles
City last Friday, when it was decided
to hold a meeting of the above associa-
tion on Feb. 10Th and goth, at Usage.
A fine new modern hotel, The Cleve-
land, has just been opened there, so
the boys are assured of good feed,
and some choice things in the way of
entertainment are promised, which
will be announced later. 1t is ex-
pected that it will be one of the larg-
est meetings of the association ever
held.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
THE ANGEL OF DEATH
SADDENS THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
Brief Obituaries of Those Who Have
Been Called Home During the Past
Week.
I. FINN.

Timothy Finn, one of the old and
we'll known residents and business
men of DEBORAH, passed away Monday
night at one O'Clock, after an illness
extending over about two years. He
was born in Ireland, bis parents be-
ing Patrick and Bridget Finn. The
family sailed for the United States in
1913. The father died on board ship.
and the family of four children and
the mother landed at New Orleans in
February, 1S49. When navigation
opened up they came up the river to
Galena, ILL.,, where they lived num-
Der of years. He was veteran of the
civil war and member of Col. Hughes
Post, G. A. R. In the early history
of DEBORAH he moved here, and foI
many years was engaged in the hard
ware business, afterwards disposing
of his business and retiring. He had
acquired a comfortable competency
and invested largely in lands, which
yielded him quite large income.
Mr.. Finn was never married, and the
last year of his life was spent at the
home of his brother John, where he
died. The funeral services will bt
held ON Friday morning, attended by
Col. Hughes Post, G. A. r.
Through his long career here Mr.
Finn was identified with much of thu
business life of DEBORAH. He was {
modest, unassuming man, congenia
and kindly, and will be remembered
as friend by large number of the
residents of the county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
G. F. sYDOW.

Last Friday night occurred the death
Of one of the oldest residents of this
county, at his home in Conover, Mr..
Carl +. Sydow. He was well known
throughout the county as an honest
and industrious, public spirited citi-
zen, who was held in high esteem by
all his acquaintance.
Carl friedrich Sydow was born in
Berlin, Germany, Nov. 21st, 1888,
and came to the United States in 1856.
He enlisted as a private in Com
pany d, 27th Iowa Infantry and SER
we'd throughout the war, being mus
tered out in 1865. He moved to
Conover in 1865, and was married in
1867 to Mary N. Kleine. There were
eight children born of this marriage,
seven of whom are living Bertha,
the eldest, having died in 1896. The
living children are Mrs. w. f. Novak,
of Spillville, Iowa; Mrs. G. A.
Harvey, of Missoula, Mont. Mrs. +.
@. Jones. of Little Turkey, Iowa
Clara, of Sand Point, Idaho; Ottillia,
Arabella, and Alma, at home.
The funeral services were held yes
terday morning at eleven O'Clock, con-
Quoted by the DEBORAH lodge of Ma
sons, assisted by Rev. Rett E.
Olmstead and detachment from Col.
Hughes Post. G. A. r., with inter.
ment in the cemetery at Calmar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Matrimonial Bonds.

The marriage of Mr.. Theodore Olson
and Miss Helene Freeberg took place
last Wednesday at the home of the
bride, Rev. j. o. Haugen officiating.
The groom is well Known employe
of the DEBORAH Posten, an upright and
trusty young man, while the bride is
young lady of refinement and charm
ing graces. They will make splendid
helpmates through life for each other,
and their many acquaintance join
us in wishing them continued JOY and
happiness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24

On Dec. %, "a, 25th, as announced
in card elsewhere III this paper, a
display of fruits and vegetables from
Santa Clara county, CAL, will be
made from special car on the Rock
Island tracks. The admission will be
25 cents. A special attraction will be
a monster shark. All should see it.
All the new copyright books, and
at popular prices, too. The Button.
For Xmas we will have some fine
naval oranges. The Sugar Bowl. 51-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
GEO. MCKAY.

George Mckay, we'll known resi-
dent of this county years ago, re-
turned to DEBORAH short time since,
and for the past two or three weeks
has been staying at the Stiles hotel,
where he suffered from diabetis until
last Friday, when death came to end
his troubles. He served in the civil
war in Co. D., Sd Iowa Infantry, and
for many years after the war lived
at Frankville, where he has relatives.
The remains were taken to Postville
OH Saturday, where the interment took
place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Milwaukee Change of Time.

A change of time on the O., M. q
st. P. Railway about January 4th
will bring the noon train into DEBORAH
about IL 80 M, making close con-
nections with the train from Chicago
The :05 p. m. train will then leave
DEBORAH about IL :15 noon, and make
connections with train for Chicago,
and the Overland Limited to Omaha
and San Francisco
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24

j. Wingate & Son this week adj
vertise in our want column the last
of this years short horn heifers foI
sale. This is a splendid opportunity
to start herd of thoroughbreds.
They have started several herds this
year.
For fine lunch, go to the Palace
Restaurant. Powers a. Hanson. 45tf
Get Christmas photos now at Rey-
nolds. Best in the city.
Good fresh white, Rye, Graham.
Whole Wheat, Vienna, and Cream
Rolls every day at Hedges & Thomp-
son. 50-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
To Whom It May Concern.

Notice Is hereby given that on the 9th day
OF November, A. ID. 1902, an order was made
by the District Court Of Winnesheik County.
IOWA, by which the name of person des-
cribed as being about 26years of age height
feet, Sinches, color OF hair light brown. ewes
blue, was changed from Peter Blicher Chris
Jensen to that of Peter Blicher, and that said
change Will, by order OF said Court take effect
on and after the 18th day of January, 1909.
PETER BLICHEk CHRISTENSEN.
N. NJ. BERG, Atty. All
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24

We want to impress upon the
minds of the people of Winnesheik
county that clubbing offer was never
before made to equal the rate we have
for this month only, the Chicago
Daily Tribune and Public Opin-
ion both one year only $500 Send
or bring us this amount and we will
see that you get the Chicago Tribune
daily for a year, and the Public
Opinion weekly.
Nothing is more acceptable to a
gentleman friend than box of good
cigars. We have them in every style.
N. N. Quandahl & Co.
The whole town going wild over
the new honey-comb candy, deli
cious CONNECTION. Only for sale at
the Sugar Bowl. OLE
To be in the fashion you must
eat honey comb candy. Get free
sample of the latest candy craze, only
for sale at the Sugar Bowl. 5l-2
The very best Fruit cake, English
Plum Pudding and Boston Brown
Bread that can be made. Hedges q |
Thompson. 50-3
Examine the fine line of box
candy at Hedges. ATT !
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Another Land Patent.

Last week we mentioned the land
patent of Peter Mccartney, made in
1856, i'll our Office window; since that
time Mr.. E. E. Schuck has brought us
for display one several years older,
ana an interesting relic. 1t was Sc
cured by his grandfather in Wiscon-
sin in 1916 when it was territory,
and bears the signature of President
James X. Polk. The document has
been we'll preserved, and is being
examined by many.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24

WAY Down East" is not dull
and "preachy" because moral. 1t
teaches lesson of real value but the
instrument is concealed in the many
merits of the drama" as quinine by
sugar coating. The author of the
piece has effectually proved that wit
may be obtained without recourse to
vulgarity and that suggestiveness, is
not essential to force. The excellent
company which VIM. A. Brady has
provided emphasizes all the strong
dramatic points without being theat-
rical Its presentation at the Grand
will be one of the events of the pre-
sent season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Hppropriate Holiday Gifts!

We have made special effort in selecting our ho-
day stock this year to choose the very best qualities
in every line and have had the good fortune to get
extra good qualities in everything at prices which will
ing for inferior goods
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
DEBORAH Wins the Match.

In the bowling contest at the
Trzcinski- Dixson alleys Friday night,
between Ossian and DEBORAH. the home
team won over the Ossian team by 1874
points. The Ossian team consisted of
Geist, Green, Oxley, Powers and Brit
ton, and the DEBORAH team of Barthell,
Bakken, Shea, Johnson and Fosberg.
The sun., 1902-08-27
TO PROBE PRIMARY FRAUDS.
McCullagh. stirred Up by CarNalhs. Co
ing After Soms FOrgers.

David y. Carvalho. the handwriting
expert, called on John McCullagh, State
Superintendent OF Elections. yesterday.
and on Police Commissioner Partridge
and told them that as a result OF his ex-
animation OF the come-of-age and trans
fer certificates registered in the First and
the Twenty-sixth Assembly districts, he
had reached the conclusion that at least
3is certificates in the former district and
55l in the latter were forgeries.
Supt. McCullagh announced that his
Office up till Sept. 10 would be open till mid
night every day for the receipt OF COM
plants and that no matter from what party
the complaints came they would receive
the same amount OF attention. He said he
estimated the number Of illegal votes cast
in this city every year az ?oOC,
"The worst trouble he said. 'is with
persons who register from furnished-room
houses They do not live thirty days at
the place from where they register, as is
popularly supposed 20 he the case.
This IL how IL L. done; The district leader
asks each Of his captains TO find rooms
for a certain number Of men. The captains
arrange with a number OF furnished room
house owners, paving them four weeks
rent in advance and giving them lists OF
names Of the men supposed 10 De living
with them. Then the captains pay Bow
cry lodgers 81 so apiece to register under
the names and from the places selected
When election comes around persons are
imported from anywhere 10 do the voting.
The superintendent added that he
would issue subppnas for a number OF
men whose names appeared on the GER
tifcates alleged to be forged. II the sub
rpnas were not obeyed, he said, arrests
would follow
The sun., 1902-08-27
THE SUCCESSFUL MR.. LAMB.
sued for 500. Cost Of a Printed Descrfp-
tion as Foe OF the GOliahs OF Capital.

The Writers Press Association. which
prints publication called The Successful
American, is suing Lawyer George Alfred
Lamb in the City Court 10 recover 500 for
portraits and prose sketch Of Lamb which
appeared in its last May number. The
front page Of this number bears portrait
Of Mr.. Lamb with his name under il. The
same picture takes up the whole OF an in
side leaf. and below this inside picture is
printed:
The Courageous Young Attorney Who
Has Caused Goliahs Of Monopoly to Flee
From Danger.
A two-page sketch Of Mr. Lamb and
something about the Peter Power and
other litigation he has been in precedes
the inside picture. Signed 20 the article
a. author il the name William Cauldwell
which il the name Of the editor OF the
publication
Lamb has served an answer in which he
denies compliance with the contract, in
that the sketch Of him did not appear on
the first three pages OF the magazine.
Counsel for the plaintiff has given notice
Of a motion returnable next Friday re-
curing cause 10 he shown why Lamb
should not file his answer and why the case
should not be put on the short cause cal
endar for immediate trial.
The sun., 1902-08-27
DOCTORS HrRLTD FROM Alto.
Narrowly ESCAPED Death In an Effort TO
Avoid hilllnE Driving Party.

l. lacane known IN Williamsburg yes
'ar,!ay that Dr Ashley Webber of las
North Sixth -'rest and DR. N..as e Bai@dell, d,
surgeon in chief q the Eastern District
Hospital. who lives a. jDo Bedford avenue,
figured In an exciting automobile accident
late on sunday night az Lynbrook, L. /
Or. Webh"r owns a ga~olen" machine
weighing 2up pounds and on Sunday
afternoon he and DR. R.ai-I"il went 10
Frseport, l. a. N" invitation Il William
Hamilton, a Williamsburg undertaken, who
has cottage IN that town.
They remained un'N night, setting out
on their return a. o'clock, II was very
dark and they had procepded only a short
distance when IL began to rain. Dr. Webber,
who was handling the auto, increased the
speed 10 about ten miles an hour.
When near Lvnbrook a horse surrey
in which we're a man. hts wife anitour chill
ren loomei in front Of the big headlight Of
DR.. Webber'> machine. DR.. Weber in
stantly jeoparded his own life and that Of
DR. Bai-dell by turning the machine 10
the right and il went into a ditch and
landed in a strip Of woods
Both men were thrown out, DR.. Balsdell
falling into some blackberry bushes. His
clothes were ruined and he suffered severely
from shock Or Webter sustained a scalp
wound, having in his fall knocked against
a tree
Meanwhile the horse. frightened, had run
away The screams Of the occupants Of
the surrey were heard by guests al the Lyn-
brook Hotel and they hastened 20 the road
The horse was stopped and when II was
learned what had happened a search was
made for the automobile.
II was found in the woods between two
trees. Had the machine run into either
tree both doctors would probably have
been killed The auto was pulled back 70
the roadway and was found 10 lie only
slightly injured.
DR.. Blaisdell was taken 70 his home and
was able TO be out yesterday. To Sun
reporter DR.. Webber last evening said:
IF I hadn't done as did, some Of tbs
occupants of the surrey would probably
have been killed. The surrey had no light
and ] neither saw nor heard IL until my
auto was directly behind il and my only
chance meant to imperil my life and DR.
Blaisdell's to try to save the people in the
carriage
A few months ago former Mayor F. W
Wurster Of Brooklyn and Miss Jessie Cook
In an automobile, rode on cliff into th'
sea at Bath Beach. DR.. Webber and hi
wife were accompanying them in the doctor
automobile. The four were returning I,
Brooklyn after having had dinner one
Saturday night at Bath Beach. Both Mr.
Wurster and Miss Cook were severely in
jured at the time
The sun., 1902-08-27
PATRIOTIC f.. q. GILMORE.
Audiences at Ills Theatre viii Hear THE
star-Spangied Banner" Every Night.

Edward G. Gilmore, owner Of the Academy
cf Music, introduced there last night
feature which he says he will maintain as
long as he lives lie directed the band
sf the Academy TO play The r-Spangled
Banner as the audience left the theatre.
Il am an old Yankee boy said Mr.. Gill
more, and believe in the flag, and IL this
little feature Of mine can he appreciated
by our audiences. / believe it will be taken
np by other managers and owners in the
country.
Il believe in the American flag and 30
do the American people. In England and
Ter colonies theatre audiences are not dis
missed without the strains of God Save
a." King The American people are
Patriotic, and, with no desire TO intrude
~ ,arsonal views in this matter, ! believe
tat the playing Of The Star-Spangled
Banner will be beneficial. If could bring
il about | would not have the children in
eyrrv city, crossroads hamlet and town
i. ne country leave the schoolhouse with
OF; listening to the strains OF The Star
Spangled Banner
The sun., 1902-08-27
BECKHAM SCENTS A MERGER.
Kentucky Governor Orders l.. 4 \. and
Southern Rumors Investigated.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Aug. 26.-Gov Beck
ham this afternoon took steps against any
merger Of the Louisville and Nashville and
the Southern Railroad. In a letter ad-
dressed 10 the chairman OF the Railroad
Commission he calls the attention OF the
commission 20 the newspaper reports and
runors OF consolidation and cites the section
Of the Constitution against consolidation
Of parallel and competing railroad lines.
He SAYS.
Vow by reason Of the frequent and per-
sistaut rumOr- in the press and elsewhere
that certain interests or corporations are
seeking TO accomplish tn" merger or consoli,
dA,ion OF various competing and parallel
railroad lines IN the state OF kentucky, con-
trarv 10 the provision Of the Constitution,
| request that the Board OF Railroad Com
misSioners Of which you are the chairman
procepd TO make such investigation a. may
be necessary TO ascertain whether or not
tins l. true 20 that proper steps NAV b" taken
by US 20 prevent the consummaton OF any
attempt 10 violate this provision OF our
laws | shall he glad 10 cooperate IN
every way possible with your board in see
inc that this law is rgidly inforced
Chairman McChord replied to the Gov
ernors statement that the commission
would carry out the instructions.
The sun., 1902-08-27
oxen reed said Mr.. Fuller. you may

broken reed said Mr.. Fuller. you may
do So
Mr.. Guthrie said that the Western lawyers
would have an opportunity TO take the
stand on Thursday, and he asked for an
adjournment till that day. While waiting
for Examiner Mabey 10 announce the ad-
iournment Mr. Guthrie turned to his as-o-
ciate Mr.. Kellogg and remarked that he had
never seen such case Of sheer blum III
his life.
Wait and see Il they ever appear he
continued
Apparently the Western lawyers over
heard him. for he was instantly surrounded
bv Boutcue. Buckley. Moore and Fuller,
all Of them violently excited
We want TO know definitely now whether
you vii! call Vs. On Thursday OF not, said
BOutells As spokesman for the crowd
Bur they could not draw out the imper-
turbable Northern Pacific lawyer.
You have il on the record that YOU Will
he given an opportunity If you desire II,
answered Mr.. Guthrie.
We don't want any opportunity,
chimed In the Minnesota men. we have
simply offered YOU our testimony, in the
interests u truth
You know We never asked for an oppor-
tuni'y.- angrily calculated Boutelle.
i think the record viii show that
YOU did re- responded Mr.. Guthrie, and
am willing to grant il 10 you
Before the adjournment an effort was
made 20 get W Content 20 sign the tran
script Of his testimony. but Herbert Lin
burger. Content X Cos counsel, refused
20 let him do 40 Limhurger entered into a
long defamation about Mr. Guthrie's
-highhanded methods, a. ne calei them,
and announced that he would not allow
the motion pending in court. 20 compel
tho witnesses to answer certain questions,
20 % Withdrawn. a. Mr Guthrie wished.
Mr Ilmhurger produced a letter from
+ + Slaybach If Pearl 4 Co.. 27 William
street. in which Slaybach declared that he
had been the owner Of the 100 shares of
Northern Pacific stock sold by Content
4 Co, to Weidenfeld, and that he was per
fecily willing that Content should testify
20 that fact This was one Of the ques-
tions which Content had refused 20 answer,
bot 70 Mr Limburger's disgust, Mr. Guthrie
would not allow the letter to be put IN evi-
dence unless Content went back on the
stand This Limburger would not consent
20. 40 matters rested az this stage, after
J II Lancaster had finished reading and
signing his testimony The adjournment
was taken ill Thursday.
Lamb and Power were present through.
out the proceedings, but had not word
70 say Power acted AZ Lambs clerk.
carrying his papers and satchel 10 and fro
from the Office 10 the court.
The sun., 1902-08-27

Pizzine was Miss Florence Weber Of Cam
bridge, Mass She is a beautiful woman.
a fine singer and has been prominent In
society theatricals here.
Capt Andrew PiZzine, Mrs. Cobb's father +,
IL a wealthy citizen Of this city. Identified
with many enterprises.
Frank J. Mathews was one OF the best
known real estate men In ersey City.
He LIVED In a handsome residence at Is
Duncan avenue. in the Bergen section.
I!c was President Of the National Realty
company at Is ENcha! So place.
He was bonn at Lu'nt- rtnn, Y, j, on
Dec 81, 1853. He entered the employ OF
Frank c. Hollins, a real 'ate dealer as
clerk when IL years of age and seven years
later was admitted TO partnership. MI
Mathews assumed entire control Of the
nusiness In lss+
He was considered an expert in real
state values He was a director Of the
Commercial Trust Company, the Third
National Bank and tho lroyidert lnsu-
tuition for Savings.
Mayor Wanser 81 Jersey City appointed
in a member of the sinking Fund Com
mission in 1898 He served three years.
For many years he held ne position of pay
master Of the FOURTH Regiment. Of New
J"rsey.
Mr. Mathews vas a prominent Mason
A member Of the Palma, Carteret and
t.. ion Leagua clubs Of J"r-ey City. He
vas married 20 Miss Eugene ; Ross on
Jan. ", 1888 Mrs. Mathews died about
three years ago. lie l. survived 10y son
II wears old and a daughter wears old.
When the news II the arcIrent reached
the Office OF the Commercial Trust Com
pany Yesterday afternoon, kDUArt > ko-s,
vice-pres.drnt of the company and brother
r-law Of Mr. Mathews, started for Elteron
TO take charge e the remains
Father Grant came here from the West
FIVE years ago and nNei the Paullst Father.
He l. Is yaars old Father ". c, Cory
went 10 Elt"ron a. night 10 stay with
ra,ber Grant Until no il ont Of dar ger
The sun., 1902-08-27
PRIEST KNOCKED DOWN By AUTO.
Father Nardiello whiried Completely
Around by . Dsshing Machine.

BLOOMFIELD, n. j., Aug 2e.-The Rev.
Father Joseph ~ Mar diello Of the Church
Of the Sacred Heart had mir aculous
escape from being killed in Bloomfield
avenue last night. The priest had gone
TO see a friend OF for the city and after
helping him aboard a trolley car Father
Nardiello started 10 cross the street.
An automobile going at high speed struck
him in such a manner az 10 turn him COM
pletely around. People who saw the col
lision thought that the priest had been killed
and they rushed TO him in the cloud Of d ist
that the machine had made.
When the dust had cleared away Father
Nardiello was found uninjured, although
shocked.
The police have an excellent description
Of the automobile and an effort will be
made TO arrest the owner for violating an
ordinance in going through the town at a
forbidden speed.
The sun., 1902-08-27
INCENDIARIES ~ BROOKLYN.
DOG Foiis . Deliberate Attempt 70 Burn
Down an Apartment House.

The barking Of a small dog belonging to
Wilbur Smith, in the cellar Of the apart
ment house al 73s Quincy street, Brooklyn.
early yesterday morning, led 10 the dis
coyery Of a fire, which seemed 20 be Of in
cendiary origin.
Smiths wife was awakened by the ami
mails barking shortly after midnight, and.
as il continued. she went 10 the dumb-waiter
10 speak TO the animal. After opening the
door she smeled smoke and the odor OF
kerosene She screamed and some men
who were passing entered the building and
went to the cellar. where they found much
of the woodwork and som" paper and
wood saturated with Kerosene oil burning
fiercply.
The police Of the Ralph avenue station
made ain investigation and then notified the
Fire Marshal that deliberate attempt TO
burn down the building had been made.
The sun., 1902-08-27
business Troubles.

The American Bread COMPANY ~ s-s s.r'h
avenue. which makes bread and also operates
a restaurant. made an assignment yestsrt-y
To James A Joeok Deputy Sheriff Ai."-
has been in charge ~ the place for s"v.-s!
Pallantine Of Newark. who recently mAts
an assignment, was regarded as the fnancia.
backer Of the concern The deed was slgrAt
by John u Adams, vice president. the o~'cs
time