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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

a success was amply demonstrated by
it's enthusiastic reception and mucf
favorable comment.
Iu the evening at eight o'clock an
other large audience gathered to heal
DR.. Vincent's address on Education,
Its Deficiencies. F" DR.. Vincent is a
speaker who talks easily and rapidly,
has the ability to command attention
and hold it, He comes with a mess
age and so presents it as to make a
lasting impression ON all. He thinks
rapidly but clearly and clinches his
point with an anecdote we'll told.
His address was attentively listened
to and it was with regret ON the part
of many when he closed
Perhaps the best part of the entire
address was clear presentation of
what graduation means. The old
idea, that the graduate had been stuff
ed with knowledge during his course
and that commencement was the time
for him to unload was ridiculed.
1t was shown that all knowledge, to
be knowledge, must be classified and
that graduation was simply the first
attempt to get hold of this classified
knowledge and so receive it that it
might be Of use in successfully solv-
ing the problem of life
1t seemed to be the unanimous ver-
dict of all who heard DR.. Vincent that
his address was one of the best ever
given in Decorah and it is the hope
that opportunity may be given for
his second appearance. After DR..
Vincent's address diplomas were pre-
sented by Supt. Coffeen to the follow
ing graduates, Ruth Holway, Dikka
Reque, Signy Larsen, Edna Auch-
moody, Mabel Prastmark, Grace Chris
topher, Flora Bergeson, Laura Nc
Claskey, and Roy Schenck. Albert
Vance should have received his di-
ploma at the same time but was pre-
vented from being present by illness
1t was presented to him later.
The music for both the afternoon
and evening was furnished by the
Grand opera house orchestra and was
up to the usual high standard render
ed by that organization.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
TWO CLASSES GRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL AND LUTHER COLLEGE
Commencement Exercises of Our two
Leading Educational Insti.
tutiOnS.
LUTHER COLLEGE.

The announcement of the commence
ment exercises of Luther College was
complete in our last issue. The exer-
cises took place on Wednesday morn
ing at 10 80 O'Clock, in the presence
of large gathering of the students of
the college, together with many of the
alumni and friends from Decorah and
vicinity. Rev. V. Koren, president of
the Synod, and President Laur Larson
of Luther College, presided, and the
festivities of the occasion were the
most pleasant in years. The fact that
President Larson retires after forty
two years in official capacity as presi-
dent attracted many old students who
came to enjoy meeting old friends and
to see him preside for the last time.
He had so endeared himself to those
who had been under his instruction
that there was vein of sorrow pre-
vading the usual happy atmosphere of
this season. The program opened
with the singing of hymn and
prayer by Rev. l. B. Torrison, follow
ed by an oration by Rev. V. Koren
which was profuse with deep senti-
ment and advice to those who stepped
out into the world, each to take his
place among the professions and occu-
pations of mankind. After music the
valedictory was given by 5. b.
Hustvedt, which was gem of thought
and splendid in delivery. The exerci-
ses closed with the comforting of the
degrees, benediction by Rev. J. A.
Otteson, and the singing of hymn.
The names of the graduates were pub
lished in these columns last week.
In the afternoon the base ball game
between the old students and the re-
gular 1902 ball team attracted large
number, and proved an interesting
contest. Preus '01 and Torrison 90
were the battery, Gullixon 100 first,
Juul '94 second, Linde.01 third, An
derson 'O1 shortstop, Lyngaas '97 right
field, Winger '97 center field and Torge-
son '99 left field. The first three inn
ings it seemed that the alumni would
win, for they bagged four runs before
the regulars secured any, but in the
fourth the latter got under headway
and from that ON both sides played a
splendid game, the 1902 team winning
by the score of 12 to z.
The open air band concert on We'd
nesday evening was also feature of
the week of commencement. There
was large crowd present and the boys
never played better. Under the very
efficient directorship of Prof. Hanson
they had attained high degree of
excellence, and their playing was
greeted with vociferous applause at
the close of each number.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
A Card of Thanks.

Speaking of cards of thanks, said
veteran newspaper man, "here's one
we printed some time ago. =" II desire
to thank the friends and neighbors
most heartily in this manner for their
cooperation during the illness and
death of my late husband who escaped
from me by the hand of Providence
on last Friday. To my many friends
and all who contributed so willingly
towards making the last moments and
the funeral of my husband success,
I desire to remember most kindly,
hoping these lines will find them en-
joying the same blessing. have also
a good milch COW and roam gelding
horse, eight years old, which will
sell cheap. "God moves in a myster.
ious way. His wonders to perform.
He plants his footsteps in the sea and
rides upon the storm. Also black
and white shoat very low"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

members of the congressional commit
tee for the ensuing term:
A Allamakee-John Waters.
Cerro Gordo-Jas. ID. Barlow.
Chickasaw-J. w. Sanders.
Clayton-W. Williams
Fayette-T. l.. Green.
Floyd-C. A. Merrill.
Howard-A. d. Perry.
Mitchell-F. G.. Atherton.
Winnesheik-O. A. Tenold
Worth-A. c. Blackmore.
The convention then listened to
some stirring speeches by Duncan
Rule, of Cerro Gordo, J. o. Crosby,
of Clayton and Mr.. Eckert, of Worth,
following which the report of the com
mittee on resolutions was read.
The convention then adjourned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

order and nominated B. w. Newberry,
of Clayton county, for temporary
chairman, who was elected for that
position and accepted in few we'll
chosen remarks. G. W. Metcalf, of
Allamakee county and F. G. Ather-
ten, of Mitchell county, were elected
temporary secretaries. On motion of
H. p Hancock, of Fayette county,
the roll of counties was called and
one from each county named to serve
on the committee ON credentials, one
on the committee ON permanent organ
ization and one on the committee on
resolutions.
While these committees were de-
liberating, the convention listened
with pleasure to a speech by Hon.
Thos. Updegraff, of Clayton county,
after which A. G. Boyle, of Clayton
county, reported for the committee on
credentials that all counties in the
district were represented by duly ac-
credited delegates, with no contests,
and recommended that the delegates
present from each county be authoriz-
ed to cast the full vote of that county.
G. A. Chandler, of Mitchell county,
reported for the committee ON perma-
nent organization, recommending that
the temporary organization be made
permanent. Both reports were accept
ed and the committees discharged.
]. o. Crosby, of Clayton county NOV
ed that the convention now proceed to
nominate candidate for representa-
tive in congress from the fourth dis
trict, without nominating speeches.
N. Willett, of Winnesheik county,
nominated the present incumbent,
Hon. G. N. Haugen, of Worth county,
which was seconded by Worth, Chick
asaw, Allamakee, Fayette, Howard,
Mitchell aud Clayton counties. F.
A. Glass, of Cerro Gordo then nomi-
mated Hon. Duncan Rule, of Cerro
Gordo county. The roll of counties
was called, with the following re-
suit:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

A New York paper has found a
sensible girl. A correspondent desert
bes her thus: SAT our hotel was q
beautiful young girl, educated,
clever, thoroughly up-to-date. A hand
some fellow was paying her the most
devoted attention, whenever he was
sober enough to do so, and all of us
felt very anxious lest his attentive ma
ners and lavish display of wealth
should win the girl. One evening late
she came into my room and. settling
herself among the pillows of the
couch, said: John proposed tonight,
went down ON his knees, said that ]
was the only power on earth that
could save him, and if didn't con.
sent to become his wife he would fill
a drunkard's grave. What did you
say?' replied breathlessly. Well,
she replied, I told him was not run
ming Keeley Cure, but if he really
wanted to be saved from drunkard' &
grave I could give him the address of
several l had heard highly recon-
mded."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

1t was Sunday evening and one of
our bright young farmers who was sit
ting in the parlor with his best girl,
playfully kissed her. She flushed,
pretended to get mad, threatened to tell
her father, and ran out ON to the back
porch where the old man was oiling
his gun, preparatory to going hunting.
By this time her anger had cooled,
and thinking it necessary to make an
excuse for her sudden appearance, she
said: Spa, John wants to see your
gum" "All right, said the old man,
at the same time arising to his feet
and, with gun in hand, walked to the
parlor door. The young man saw the
girls father with the gun, and think.
ing he meant to kill him, he arose tc
his feet, jumped out at a window. and
ran like scared dog The old man
thiking that John had become suddenly
insane, tried to stop him, but this only
increased his speed. 1t took fourteen
page letter from the girl to explain
the matter and long distance tele
phone for him to consult the parent:
in regard to marrying their daughter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
STATE CONVENTION.

To the Republican Electors of the
State of Iowa:
There will be a delegate convention
of the Republicans of Iowa held in the
city of Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednes.
day, July 30, 1902, at II O'Clock a. m.
for the purpose of placing in nomina-
tion candidate.
For Secretary of State,
For Auditor of State,
For Treasurer of State,
For Attorney General,
For Judge of Supreme Court,
For Clerk of Supreme Court,
For Reporter of Supreme Court,
For Railroad Commissioner.
And for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
said convention.
All voters of the state who believe
in Republican principles and who en-
dorse the policy of the Republican
party, are cordially invited to unite
under this call in the election of dele
gates to said convention. The ratio OF
representation will be as follows:
One delegate at large for each county
and one additional delegate for each
200 votes or fraction of 100 or over,
cast for Albert B. Cummins, Repub.
lican candidate for governor at the
election of 1901.
The representation to which the
several counties of the Fourth con
gressional district will be entitled
nnder this call is as follows.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
Fourth of July Celebration Near Ridgeway

Bills are out announcing a Fourth
of July celebration on the Geo. Beers
farm three miles southeast of Ridge
way. The committee has been hard at
work ON the days program and a good
time is assured. At 1 80 there will
be ball game between Ridgeway and
Decorah nine. There will also be
band concert by the Ridgeway cor
net band; sports, including horse,
foot and bicycle racing, target shoot
ing, etc. Later in the day there will
be bowery dance at which the Peer
less Symphony orchestra will discourse
music.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

The examinations for West Point
cadetship were held here last Thursday
and Friday. Thirteen candidates were
here, but four were rejected, being
weak physically. The boys worked
hard to get the prize, but of course
only one could get it. W. E. Dunn
of Cresco is thought to have gotten
the appointment. The towns repre-
sented were Decorah, Cresco, Mason
City, Calmar Postville, West Union,
Usage, Floyd, Ionia and New Hamp-
ton. Oscar Boos, Harry Burch and
Willie Mahoney represented New
Hampton. They were successful in
passing the physical examination. =
New Hampton Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

A subscriber asks: "What is a jack
pot that I read so much about ence a
while and what seems the difficulty
in getting it open?" A jackpot is one
for properly cooking fish and is es'
pecially recommended for suckers. II
has time lock, over the combination
of which millions Of Americans burn
the midnight oil in vain. -Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

F. A. Glass, of Cerro Gordo county,
then moved that in the interest of
party harmony the nomination of Mr..
Haugen be made unanimous and by
acclamation. The motion was car
ried by rising vote, and Hon. G. N.
Haugen, of Worth county, was declar-
ed the unanimous nominee of the con-
vention.
on motion the roll Of counties was
called and the following named as
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
HOmeseeker's Excursions.

Homeseekers tickets to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
Great Western Railway on first and
third Tuesday of each month June to
October inclusive. For particulars
apply to any Great Western Agent, OF
]. p. Elmer, G. p A., Chicago, Ill.
est Oct 90.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
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AFFIDAVIT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Iowa ss
Winnesheik Co.
We the undersigned, being duly sworn,
depose and say that the actual average
weekly circulation of the Decorah
Public Opinion for the twelve weeks
ending June IA, 1902, was 2Io7, all of
which is true to the best of our knowledge
and belief.
II. j. GREEN, Editor and Proprietor.
G. E. SYKES, Foreman.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10Th day of June, A. D., 1902.
tSEAL) M. V. SCOTT, Notary Public
In and for Winnesheik Co, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

Cut this out and take it to N. N.
Quandahl's & CO. drug store and get
free sample of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, the best
physic. They cleanse and invigorate
the stomach, improve the appetite
and regulate the bowels. Regular
size, SIC. per box.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

See Riley & Baker for shingles,
lath and little lumber slightly dam
sged by the food, which will be sold
at greatly reduced prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

A good local newspaper beats the
world as an advertising medium. A
handbiu will attract attention by ac-
cident. The newspaper carries your
message to waiting audience. The
fence rail adv is a corpse that can only
be looked upon by few neighbors who
have to go near it. The newspaper
ad goes into the home, takes a place
in the family circle, and talks right at
the hearts of thousands of people who
pay their money for just that kind of
entertainment. Never judge
person by their clothing The man
with fringe around the bottom of his
trousers, SLOUGH hat and worn out
shoes, may be the editor of your
local newspaper while the man with
the new clothes and new shoes may
simply be one of his delinquent sub
scribers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
Junior Reception.

The reception given by the juniors
to the outgoing class was held in the
high school building Saturday even
ing. About two hundred responded to
the invitations and gave their con-
gratulations to the graduates. The
halls had been very prettily decorated
and arranged for reception room with
many 'cozy corners. - Sociability
was the order of the hour and was
freely INDUCED in by all present. A
general good time is reported. A
short program was carried out consist
ing of
Music--High School Orchestra
Vocal solo-Miss Dottie Bear.
Piano solo-Miss Georgia Adams.
Vocal solo-Miss Hazel McClaskey.
Vocal Solo-Miss Wilhelmina Heg-
ner.
Music-High School Orchestra.
Light refreshments were served in
the library and Office by the young
ladies of the class. The Juniors de-
serve due credit for this most pleas
ing feature of the closing school
year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
DEBORAH HIGH SCHOOL.

The annual commencement exercises
of the Decorah high school occurred
Friday afternoon and evening at the
Grand opera house. They consisted of
the class exercise in the afternoon and
the commencement address by DR.. Geo.
E. Vincent, of Chicago University, in
the evening. A class of two boys and
nine girls received their diplomas.
The most pleasing feature Of the en-
tire days program was the absence OF
the old style commencement oration
in which the graduate is supposed to
air his knowledge or promulgate new
theories for the solution of the prob.
lens of life. The commencement ora.
tion may afford the best of training
for the orator but often is rather tedi,
Gus to the majority of his hearers.
A crowded house assembled at the
class exercise and was very charmingly
entertained by the class Prophecy and
the play Crawford. In these each
member of the class appeared at hi
best. The Prophecy by Albert Vance
and Signy Larsen was first given
This was in dialogue form with tht
scene in Lapland 1922, and the history
Of each member of the class and hi
or her accomplishments since 100;
were discussed in a very creditabl'
manner.
The three act play Crawford" wa
then presented with the following cas-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25

Each one carried his part very nice
ly and seemed we'll adapted to the
character assumed. The costumes and
stage settings were we'll in keeping
with the character of the play and ad-
ded much to its success. That it was
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-06-25
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PUBL -'-n EVERY WEDNESDAY
+. 7. GREEN,
Editc Sand Proprietor.

The Only Official Paper of Winnesheik
County and the City of Decorah.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-09-12
A REMARKABLE RECORD.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has re-
record. 1t has been in use for over
thirty years, during which time many million
bottles have been sold and used. 1t has long
been the standard and main reliance IN the
treatment Of Group in thousands of homes, yet
during all this time no case has ever been re-
ported to the manufacturers in which it failed
TO effect a cure. When given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse or even as soon as the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent the at
tack. 1t is pleasant to take, many children
like it. 1t contains no opium or other harm
full substance and may be given as confidently
to a baby as to an adult. For sale by ID. 4.
Bisbeee Druggist
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-09-12
Estate of Miner III. Jones.

Notice for License to Sell Real Estate.
STATE OF VERM mt, The Probate
kOD1sTRlCT OF ADDISON, SIS. Court for the
District of Addison:
Present. Hon WIN. II. Bliss, Judge.
Be il remembered that at a session of the
Probate Court holden at Middlehury within
and for said district on the Goth day OF Aug
ust, \. ID. 1902.
Whereas, Kent W. Merritt, administrator of
Miner II. Jones, late of Shorcham, in said
district, deceased, has this day presented to
said court his petition in writing, setting
forth that ii will be necessary to sell a part
of the real estate of said deceased for the
payment OF the debts and charges of admin
istration; and also that it will be beneficial
for all parties interested therein to sell the
whole of the real estate of said deceased, and
therein making application to said court for
license to make such sale. And said Kent
W. Merritt, having p Oduced to said Court
the assent in writing of all the heirs residing
In this state, interested in said real estate:
II is ordered, that all persons interested in
the estate of said deceased be notified to APP
pear before said court, at the Probate office
in Nliddlebury, in said district, on the 22d day
OF September y. ID. 1902, mt 10 O'Clock Il. m,
by publication of this order three weeks sue
cessively previous thereto, in the Middle
bury Register, newspaper printed at Mid
dlebury aforesaid, to show cause, if any they
may have, why said license should not be
granted. FRANK w. THOMAS,
80 Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-09-12
NORTH EERRISBURG.

Miss Fannie Stowel of Newtonville has re-
turned to her home after visiting at 5. b. Mar
tons.
Mr.. and Mrs Carpenter and son, Dean of
Port Chester, ~ V, are visiting at her fathers
w. II. Deans. 3LS3LH1LG 81. 9 A,ES
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Ber-
tina Kingman and Charles Cronk, September
II at Nergennes.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Kimball and two
daughters Of Enosburgh Falls, are visiting at
the Martin house.
Miss Georgiana Reynolds of Potsdam, \. y,
is teaching in district No. and is boarding at
Herbert Kingsland's.
Justice Brewer and Mrs. Brewer, Secretary
Shaw, Mrs. Shaw and Miss L. Shaw were en-.
tertained at the Mountain Spring house at
dinner Tuesday afternoon. After a drive on
Mt Phlio road they returned to their cottage
at 'lhompson's Point in the evening
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-09-12
County l1ems.
BRIDPoRT.

1t is a boy at Henry Broughtons.
G. /. Towner is our town representative.
Bndport was well represented at the fair.
Miss Edna Barton is teaching in Monkton.
]. J. Crane has been very much worse Of
late.
John Wright had fine eve killed by dogs
last week.
Mrs Frank Thompson of Topeka, Kan,
recently visited relatives in town.
Mrs Baldwin, an aged lady, mother Of
James baldwin, died last Saturday night.
Rev. w. n. Bacon oficiated at the burial
of Mr.. Severance in Shoreham last Saturday.
Mrs Jane Orchard Of Shoreham recently
visited Mrs. J. c. Smith and Mrs. /. a. Golf.
Mr.. and Mrs Darwin Gibbs of Wheeler, \ .
V, were recent guests at Mrs. Dotha Hem
enways.
Locke Stimson, who has worked for O. :.
Gibbs for eight years, die | last week Tuesday,
after a brief illness
Mrs Edith Stage and Miss Matte Kings
land commenced their duties in Addison
graded school last Monday
The members of the G.. 4. K. post and
their wives recently met with Mr. and Mrs. 3.
w. Cram for a sumptuous dinner.
There is some change in regard to the
teachers. 1t now stands-Allen district, Ed
ward AlcGinity; Lake, Gertrude Eldredge;
Pratt, Alice Burns.