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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
"Are You A Mason?"

The merry farce, "Are You A
Mason?' which will be presented next
wednesday night at the Grand opera
house, is very fine adoption from the
German of Laufs and Kratz by Leo
Detrickstein. Most of the humorous
situations are traceable to the efforts of
Amos Bloodgood of Rockford, Ill. and
his son-in-law Frank Perry of New
YORK to palm themselves off as Masons
Bloodgood began the deception twenty
years before the story opens. His
wife had insisted that he become a
Mason and SO he Joined an imaginary
lodge which he found very con-
venient method of accounting for the
numerous nights spent away from
nome and his wife. Bloodgood having
at length become grand master in his
mind. it was only natural that Mrs.
Bloodgood should desire her son-in-iaw
upon his marriage to become Mason
Also The youLg man was not slow to
follow his father-in-law's example
Joining the same lodge" and similarly
accounting for his nights off. All
would have gone well had Bloodgood
and Perry been aware of each others
game. AS neither suspected the other
of being in the same domestic boat,
however, there are misunderstanding
galore, directly the Rloodgoods come
east to visit the Perrys, which they do
in the first act. Perry owns up his
deception to Bloodgood, but is rebuked
so severely that in revenge he plays a
trick upon the old gentleman that
complicates affairs still more and
threatens dire disaster to the Blood
goods domestic structure, until in The
third act relief is restored. The piece
should win the same splendid attention
and popularity that it has everywhere
it has been seen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Bates. Simpson Nuptials

In its proper place in these columns
appears the notice of the marriage on
Tuesday, Dec. oath, at st. James
church, of Chicago, of Mr.. Robt. Simp-
son to Miss Cora f. Bates, both of this
city, Rev. DR.. Stone officiating.
Both of these persons are well and
favorably known in DEBORAH, Mr..
Simpson being one of our successful
business men, and gentleman who
enjoys the esteem and respect of all
who know him. His chosen bride was
reared to womanhood in this city aud
has for several years been one of the
trusted instructors in our public schools.
She is lady of rare taste and refine
ment, possessing those qualifications
which make her the friend of all who
know her. A host of friends in the
city join us in extending most hearty
congratulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Teachers Meeting at Highlandville.

A teachers meeting will be held at
Highlandville, Iowa, Saturday, Jan.
III, 1902. All teachers within a radius
OF six miles are expected to attend.
Patrons, school officers and others in
terested in the improvement of the
schools are cordially invited to come
and participate in this meeting. The
following is the program:
l-Paper-Hindrancet to successful work in
the rural school and how we may overcome
some OF them. Matte Aker.
General Discussion
Z-faper-The Teaching of Fractions in
Arithmetic. Are the results satisfactory? If
not, why not? Sever Severson.
General discussion.
3-The use and abuse of the School Library.
Martha Crane,
General Discussion.
How may we improve the teaching of
dahl
General discussion.
5-Some ways of overcoming hardness and
the enrolment in the schools. Josephine Nc
Laughlin,
General Discussion.
Question Box.
Remarks by Superintendent.
Teachers will please urge their school
officers and patrons to attend. Be on
hand promptly at Ills.
ELLIS ]. HOOK,
County Superintendent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
Following are the DEBORAH markets at the
time of going to press:
Died la Chicago.

Miss Clara Il. Kratz was born in
Lincoln township, this county, Feb. /,
1875, and died very suddenly in Chica-
go from heart failure, Dec. 20, 1901, at
the age of 26 wears. She had been liv-
ing with relatives in Chicago for sever
al years past. There are left to mourn
her loss a father snd mother, three
brothers and four sisters, besides num-
erous relatives and friends. Brief fun
eral services were held at Chicago on
Monday of last week, and the remains
taken to Ridgeway, and ON Thursday
inferred in the Zion cemetery near that
place, the services being conducted by
Rev. Buente, assisted by Rev. Schluug,
of this city, and Rev. Lang, of Silver
Creek. She was kind hearted, low
able young lady, esteemed by all her
acquaintance. We join ia coincidence
to the bereaved ones.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

Spur makes the finest photograph
jewelry in the northwest. Buttons and
Brooches of all description. We also
make fine brooches from old photos
and tin types.
Now Is the time to feed Turkish
Poultry Food. Will keep your hens
healthy and increase the egg produc-
ton. Your dealer wants to tell you all
about it. Turkish Oil Co.
"A beautiful line of artistic photo
graphs on exhibition at Spurs Studio;
don't have your picture taken until
you have looked up Spur. 200 Water
street.
For sap, maple syrup, buy Robin
son & Co.'s Buckeye or Ferndell
brands, for sale by l.. A. Marsh.
"A selection of water colors by Miss
Nellie Headington, for sale at II. A.
Prastmark's wall paper store.
Spur holds the State Sweepstake
Loving Cup his pictures are the finest
in the state.
Chimney sweeping done at any
time and with satisfaction. Robt. w.
futile. IL
You get your pictures when they
are promised at Spurs.
Auction time is coming. Let us
print your bills.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Avery Sudden Death.

Last Thursday Mr.. Warren Olney,
who lived about eight miles south of
New Hampton, arrived in DEBORAH,
expecting to begin to chop wood for
Pat Hogan moth of the city Oh Mon
day morning, having been in his en-
ploy some three years ago. He was in
DEBORAH on Saturday, and that evening
drove out to Mr.. Hogan's place, being
taken sick on the way. A doctor was
called pronouncing it appendicitis,
from which he died at 2:l0 o'clock on
Monday morning. He was twenty
four years of age and an industrious
young man who was well liked by
those who knew him here. His broth
er arrived from New Hampton, Mon
day, and the remains were taken to his
home yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
A Happy Christmas Day.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Knowlton were
very pleasantly surprised the day be-
fore Christmas by the appearance of
their children, Mrs. Edith Gibbs, of
Caledonia, NE. and Mrs. Knowlton of
Prosper, Mrs. Price, of Burr Oak,
MSs. Mae Cox, Mrs. H. B. Merwin,
and Willie KDowlton, of DEBORAH.
All gathered at the st. Cloud hotel
and were driven to the residence of
their parents on Mechanic strset. The
plan of this home coming was to
enjoy Christmas under the parental
roof as they did before they had gone
forth one by one to battle with LIES
difficulties. The surprise was complete.
Mr.. Knowlton smiled serenely while
Mrs. Knowlton sank into CHAIR and
the tears fell fast for q few minutes.
The presents they brought were q
beautiful clock and fancy lamp. The
table was soon spread with good things
brought by the girls. The dinner was
enlivened by merry toasts to the
health and prosperity of the dear par
ents. Little songs were sung and
poems repeated which had been
learned in childhood's happy days.
Mrs. Knowlton repeated a poem
learned in her gir]hood, with so much
pathos that every eye was filled with
tears.
1t would never do to separate in tears
so c. r. started an original story in
which each contributed to the joys and
sorrows of the hero and heroines which
were finally landed in happy matri-
monial venture.
The party then broke up, each one
well content with the pleasure of being
little child again for day.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
"OLE" on THE MERGER.
"Ay Tank You Sk0ll Hear S0meteng
Drop, Master Hill"

st. Paul Dispatch: SAINT Poll, Man
sofa, Nov. 25, 1901 Master Dispatch
Ay ban rading someteng bout dis han
Vim Hill business in SAINT Paul paper,
and ay skOll tai yu vat ay tank. Mas
ter Hill ban talking to me de oder day
bout dis har and he say: lola, it ban
yust lax dis way-to yoin or not to
yoin, dat ban qvestion." "Val," ay
say, "vat can yu du DEM" Master
Hill says: "Val, between yu and me,
Ola, ay skoll du vat ay dam please"
"Val," ay say, lay tank Master Wan
SAINT got someteng to say bout dis har
yoining business. He ban guvnor of
Stat Mansota," ay tai Vim. "Ola,"
Vim say to me: "Ola," watts in a
name? Eff We call guvenor any oder
name, lax king or emperor he say,
she ant cut so dam much ice anyho,"
Master Hill say. 'Val, Yim," ay say,
FAY ant very much on dis har finan-
cier monkey business" ay say, "but ay
tell yu ay ban posted an guvnors," ay
said. GAY ban enyneer in big saw"
mill ay tall him "and dis har guvnor
on anytime ban yust same sum govnor
in stat capital. Van guvnor get going
like saxty, ay bet yu someteng vii raise
hal pretty sumo. And ven Guvnor
Wan SAINT get busy" ay say, "ay tank
yu skoll hear someteng drop, ay tai
w."
SAY Dunno ay tai him.
"Val," Vim say, lay skoll see you
later, Ola. Good-boy, and don't tank
for moment" he say, "dat ay yust Ian
drop off Christmas tree"
NO." ay tai him, 'ay don't tank so
Vim, but eff yu and Master Morgan
tank you got snap ay bat yu skoll wake
up after little vile and take tomble to
yourselves"
mot in tosand years" say Vim.
"Ay will make dis har G. A. r. faller
lax docs or tray-spot," he say.
Master HILL" ay tai him, "ef YOU
can du dat, ay skoll buy yu box of Key
Vest smokes. Yu ban pretty guide fell
ler," ay say, "but ay tank dis time va
skoll die on second base. Good-boy
fim." OLE SWANSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
A Double Wedding.

At the residence of B. f. Bucknell
in this city, last week Tuesday after
noon, Rev. X. w. Robbins officiating,
occurred the ceremony which united
in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr..
David Price to Miss Alice Pollitt, both
of Burr Oak, and Mr.. Emil Ellington,
of Cresco, to Miss jamie Price, of BIrr
Oak. Excepting Mr.. Ellingson, all of
these young people are residents of this
county. They are young people who
are highly esteemed by those who
know them, and the best wishes and
congratulations of all go with them
throughout their married life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Passed 10 the Beyond.

Mrs. Henry Aders, who has been
living with her son Will i'm West De.
corah, passed away Thursday morning,
from pneumonia, at the age of 81
years, A months and days. Her
maiden name was Mary Van Kleere,
and she was born in Rhine, Province
of Rees. Germany, Sept. s, 1910. She
was married to Henry Aders, to which
union six children were born. About
year and half ago they immigrated
to this country, and had since been
living with their sen, the children
having immigrated several years ago.
Her death will be deeply mourned as a
good, loving mother and friend. The
funeral services were held Saturday
morning, from st. Benedict's Catholic
church, Rev. FIR. Have officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Brought Here for Burial.

Mrs. George Rhone, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Duffy, of this city,
died on Christmas morning at 500
o'clock, at her home in Medford, MINI.
She was born in McHenry county, Ill
removing to this city when girl with
her parents. Some two years ago she
was married to Mr.. Geo. Rhone, and
since has been living at Medford. She
was taken sick some months ago, with
dropsy of the heart, which caused her
death at the age of 20 years. Her re-
mains were brought here for burial last
Friday. She will be deeply mourned
by relatives and friends in the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Catholic Order of Foresters.

The following officers were elected al
the recent election of the local Catholic
Order of Foresters:
G. R.-Dr. Il. G.. Hutchinson.
Y. G. RIOS. Goettleman.
p. G. R.-John Flanagan.
Treasurer-Frank Heir.
r. S.-James Hogan.
f. S.-Paul Slack.
Trustees-Ed. Helgeson, r. Elliott,
VIM. Malli.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Burglary Monday Night.

Monday night while Mr.. John Greer
and Miss Lillian were attending the
play, someone entered their home and
going to Miss Greer's room stole large
quantity of clothing, etc. valued at $40.
Up to going to press no arrests have
been made. There is quite a good
deal of this work going on in De
corab, and if it does not cease, some
one may have penitentiary term to
serve.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
A Pleasant Social Evening.

The local Yeoman lodge entertained
its members and friends at its hall on
Friday evening, with basket sociable.
Cards and dancing were the order of
the evening, and the hall was filled
with members. and guests. At the
proper time the baskets were auctioned
and partners secured. The occasion
was one of pleasure to all who partici-
pated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Masquerade Ball Ian. 10th.

Rescue Hose Co. No, will give their
annual masquerade ball at Steyer's
opera house on Thursday evening,
Jan. l6. Music will be furnished by
Ervin's orchestra, four prizes of five
dollars each will be given away, and it
is expected that it will be one of the
social events of the season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Druggists Close AT Eight.

The drug stores of the city will re-
turned to their usual custom of closing
at eight o'clock in the evening during
the winter months this week, which
custom will be continued until warm
weather. Shoppers will please bear
this in mind and do their trading be-
fore that hour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
The New Deputy Treasurer.

Treasurer-elect E. r. Hsines has an
nounced the appointment of Mr.. Ger
hard Jergenson, of Springfield town
ship, as his deputy in the Treasurer's
office. Mr.. Jergenson is competent
young man, quite well known in De
corah, and will make an excellent
assistant for Mr.. Haines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
A Happy New Year.

Hail, angel of the helping hand,
Go forth upon tiny mission grand;
Roll stones from darkened tombs away,
Drive out the night, let in the day,
Change hate to love with touch divine,
Thy links around all nations Irvine,
Transform each ancient souiless creed, y
Into living, loving deed,
Till brother men from sea to sea
More Drotherly in love shall be-"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
julius Haas Gets Stewardship.

In its proper place ia the official
proceedings of the Board ofSupervisors,
to be found elsewhere in this issue, it
is announced that Julius Haas was
the choice of the Board as Steward of
the County Poor Farm for the ensuing
year. There were large number of
applicants, and likewise not a little
strife for the position.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
A Pleasant Dance.

The social dance given by the Valdez
Football team at Steyer's opera house
last evening was well attended, good
music furnished, and an enjoyable time
had by all who participated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Advertised Letters.

Dec. 80, 1901.
Mrs. Inez B. Anderson.
Floyd Curtlend.
Miss Della Englehart.
Mrs. III. Gayger.
g. n. GODDARD, p. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
L. L. C0use.

Agent for Brown Bros Nursery, of
Rochester, N, Y. Buy your trees,
plants, shrubs and vines of the home
agent. Also agent for retail Merchants
Mutual Fire Insurance Co., that fur
nishes insurance at cost. 53tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Announcements for City Churches.

BAPTIsT-The morning subject will
be, Life More Abundantly." The
evening service will be omitted in the
interest of Rev. Mitchell, at the M. E.
church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

NE5-GODDARD-At the NJ. T.. Parson-
age In this city, Rev. X. w. Robbins offici-
ating, Tuesday, Dec. oath, Mr.. Burchiil r..
Goddard, of Jackson Junction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Married.

SIMPSON Dec. "A, 1901. at St..
James church, Chicago H., Rev. DIR, stone
officiating, Mr.. Robert Simpson to Miss
Cora Bates, both OF Deconh, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
When Sending Money anywhere
tor any Purpose, SAVE MONEY

By the purchase of money orders (draftsl issued bv
this Bank, SAFE, CONVENIENT AND CHEAPER
than Post Office Express Orders Notice the difference
in charges:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

Open an account with and increase the circulation
10 not hesitate because the your will not be
large you have not heretofore kept Bank account We
will be glad to serve you. Do pay cash and thus have
receipt instead checks which become receipts by
endorsement Also get of Savings Books on which
we pay interest, compounded every six months
Winnesheik County Bank,
tJan1 DEBORAH and calmar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01
Lunches, Cigars,
Tobaccos, Candies,
Oysters, Etc., Etc.
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Regular meals served at
all hours of the day,
including Bean Soup
and Hot Wienerworsts,
Meats, Vegeta b les ,
Coffee, Pies, Etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-01

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-05
PUBLIC SERVICES
Over Remains of Late Rep. Cummings
in Hall of House.

Washington, May An pursuance Of
the resolution adopted by the House,
yesterday, public services were held
over the remains of the late Represen-
tative Amos J. Cummings of New York,
in the Hall of Representatives, this
afternoon. Only twice before in recent
years has such an unusual honor been
accorded to a deceased representative.
those occasions being the state funeral
of the late Representative VIM. d. Kelly
OF pennsylvania, and of the late Rep
resentative Nelson Dingley of Maine.
The exercises, today, were very inn
preSsive. Almost the entire member
shin of the House and Senate was
present and the galleries were entirely
inadequate to hold the thousands who
went to the Capitol seeking admission.
Delegates from the department of New
York. G.. A. r., Typographical Union,
No. 6. the New York Pilots Association
and various letter carriers associations
were in attendance. The floral tributes
were numerous and of the most eX-
QuiSite character.
The casket was brought into the hall
by the Capitol police, escorted by the
committee appointed by the two houses
Of Congress acting as honorary pail
bearers and placed on n bier below the
Speakers rostrum. Upon the casket
rested large Wreaths of white carna-
tions and purple orchids. On either
side We're immense floral wreaths of
roses and carnations from the men,
bers of the House and the members of
the New York delegation, and imme-
diately in front was an anchor of yio-
let's from the members of the House
naval affairs committee. There also
were floral tributes from Columbia
Typographical Union of Washington,
the New York Letter Carriers Associa-
ton. G.. A. r. posts and other organiZa-
tons.
At the request of VIM. Cullen Bry-
ant, president of the New York Press
Club. Secretary CCrtelyou attended the
services as a representative of the
club. occupying a seat on the floor be-
! side Speaker Henderson. The program
| Of the exercises was as follows:
Lyman. Lead, Kindly Light"
prayer, Rev. DR.. Couden, chaplain of
the House: hymn, Peace, Perfect
Peace; address, Rev. DR.. Wallace
Radcliffe of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian church; address, Rev. D.
]. Stafford of st. Patrick's Roman
Catholic church; hymn, Nearer Ny
| God to Thee; benediction, Rev. DR..
VIM. H. Milburn, chaplain of the Sen
ate.
The remains, accompanied by the
committees of the two Houses, We're
taken to New York, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-05
THE INDIANA
Showed Other Vessels What Real Good
Shooting Was Like.

New York. May 4.-The battleship
Indiana of the North Atlantic squadron
arrived at the Brooklyn navy yard, to-
day, after 4 cruise of some months in
the West Indian waters. She Will re-
main in the yard for several weeks.
undergoing an oVerhauling, and will
then take out Il crew of apprentices on
training cruise. While on the cruise
Just ended the crew of the Indiana
spent much time in gun practice and
drilling generally, both aboard ship
and ashore. The battleship started on
her cruise in October with the other
ships of the North Atlantic squadron.
While the Indiana, Kearsarge, Ala
bama and Massa chuSettS were at Guile
bra. in the Virgin Islands. which came
into the possession of the United States
with Porto Rico, n competition in gun
practice was engaged in on shore by
artillery teams from the four ships.
The 3-inch gun team of the Indiana
carried off first honors by scoring %
bulIseyes out Of possible "A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-05
PLEASED WITH NEWS
Though All Regret That 1t Was Neces-
sary to Fight.

Washington, May 4.-The President
conferred for four hours, tonight. with
Secretary Root and Gov. Taft, mainly
concerning affairs in the Philippines
The secretary and Miss Root and Gov.
Taft were guests at dinner and re
manned at the White House until II 80
O'Clock.
The dispatch from Gen. Chaffee Civ
ing the result of Gen. Davis campaign
in Mindanao was source of great sat
isfaction to the officials. although they
regretted exceedingly that it became
necessary to fight in order to compel
submission to the American demands
for the surrender of those guilty of the
murder of the American soldiers.
Secretary Root declined to saw
whether any additional instructions
had been given to Gen. Chaftee for his
guidance. 1t is probable that Cen.
Chafee's future action will be left
largely to his own discretion.
The President has great respect for.
Gen. Chaffee's tact. Gov. Taft was
very well satisfied with the latest news
from Gen. Chaffee. 1t was a cause for
congratulations. He said he believed
the effect of what had been accom-
plished would be beneficent and would
settle affairs in Mndanao.