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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
DecOrah's Emergency and Opportunity

Decorah Will this week act as
hostess for the largest gathering ever
assembled in the city for several con-
secutive days. 1t is an houor which
we heartily appreciate to be chosen as
the meeting place Of the fftieth an
niversary jubilee meeting Of the
Norwegian Lutheran Synod, and we
hope that the thousands who will
gather here will meet with recep-
tion befitting the trust they have I'M
posed upon us Ii is a great undertak-
ing for city of five thousand people
to entertain nearly as many guests for
an entire week, but our enterprising,
cosmopolitan citizens are rising 10 the
emergency with a spirit that is COM
all to make the visitors stay among
Us as pleasant as possible, that they
may leave with feeling that the
great, institutions which they have
established in this city have been
placed in competent hands and among
people who will zealously guard their
interests, and return TO them with in
crease many fold the investments they
have made here, in finished products
and in young men educated and train
ed in all that is best mentally, moral :
ly and physically, so that when they
go out into the world, each to take
his place in life's work, they may be
fitted to successfully compete III every
phase with those with whom they
come in contact.
AS citizens, ii behooves us TO lay
aside as far as possible all other
duties, and give our attention to the
entertainment of our guests. Let Us
point out TO them our unsurpassed
natural scenery, our we'll kept streets
and sidewalks, our capacious public
buildings, churches. opera houses. in
stitutions of learning, our business
houses and palatial residences; the
prosperous condition of our people.
and the general cosmopolitan condi-
tion of the city and those who have
made it such. 1t is an undertaking
and an opportunity that demands the
very best that lies within us. Let us
individually make the most of it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
Monument Dedication at CIermOnt.

On Friday of this week will occur
tie dedication of the Lincoln monu~
ment and the Col. ID. b. Henderson
statue, which have been presented to
that town by Ex-Governor Wm. Lar
rabee. with reunion of the members
of the 18th Iowa and other veterans
of northeast Iowa. Senators Allison
and Dolliyer, Col. ID. B. Henderson
and other members of the congress
sional delegation will be present,
and it is expected that it will be a
gala occasion. Decorahians wishing
TO attend may go down on the Rock
Island either on the early morning
freight or OF the passenger traih at
80 p. m, returning after the exer~
cises on the evening freight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
Alumni Base Ball at L. {.

The base ball team and old students
of Luther College have arranged for
a series of base ball games TO be play
ed during the Synod meeting, on Fri
day, June 10Th, Monday, June %, and
Wednesday. June 24th These games
will be played during the noon re-
cess, and the admission will be free,
While the lineup has not been decid-
ed upon, the alumni team will in
clude such we'll known players as Eli
Lewison '97, who played fret base,
VIM. and Grin Torrison, the famous
battery of -, '92 and '93, Preus and
Smeby, last years pitchers, Linde,
I'd and Sd base. Torsgaard. 2d base.
Larsen. Sd base, Anderson shortstop.
Gullixon. Markus and Preus, fielders
On Friday will also occur the for.
NAL presentation of the Torrison
medal for the best batting average
for the year, which will be- presented
by Prof. Reque TO Brekke, whc
holds the hating record.
Track medals will also be presented
this year TO Geo. a. Rodsater, foI
the 220 yard dash, given by 0. n,
Bagne. and TO A. Nordlie for the
100 yard hurdle, given by the Glass
of 1897.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
PROGRAM FOR THE SYNOD MEETING.
Official Program as Published, Subject to
Change by the Synod After il
COnyeneS.

Thursday Morning.
Music from Luther College tower.
Opening Sermon in college auditorium.
After this service the synod will be called
to order and general committees appointed
Enrolment of members of Synod.
Thursday Afternoon
Organization.
Synod address and report by Foreman.
Appointment of Committees.
Greeting from other denominations.
Reports of Collegts and Standing Commit
Thursday Evening
Open Air Concert college campus.
Doctrinal Discussions, led by Rev Prof Stub.
Friday Afternoon
Report of Advisory Committee, and consid-
Grafton of the same.
Historical Sketches of the fifty years hist
ory of the $, nod, by various members.
Friday Evening
Ordination and Communion in college audi
English services in Synod church.
Saturday Morning
Doctrinal discussions led by Rev. Prof. Stub.
saturday Afternoon
District meetings: Minnesota district in col
lege auditorium; Iowa district in college
chape,; East district IN Synod church; Pa
cific district in Room 26, college building
Saturday Evening
Jubilee Concert, college band and choruses
college auditorium.
Sunday Morning
Music from church tower.
Convocation services college auditorium
President or synod preaching.
Sunday Afternoon
Open Air Services on college campus, Pastor
Vangsness preaching.
Speeches by two oldest ministers who took
part in the organization of the synod fifty
years age. Revs. j. A. Otteson and III. A.
Stub
Sunday Evening
Choral Concert in college auditorium.
English services in synod church.
Monday Morning
Doctrinal discussions, led by Pr, f Ylvlsaker
Monday Afternoon
Unfinished Business from last Synod meet
ing.
Committee reports, etc.
Monday Evening
Sacred Concert in Auditorium.
Tuesday Morning
Doctrinal discussions, led by Prof. Yl' isaker
Tuesday Afternoon
Report Is of Committees etc.
Tuesday Evening
Concert either in Grand opera house or on
college grounds.
Wednesday Morning
Rep, rts of Committees, etc.
"Wednesday Afternoon
Closing services with several addresses, in
auditorium.
Wednesday Evening
Concert in Grand Opera house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

growth The receipts during the year
1902 were $S4, 59l. 81, as against
81, 094. 40 in 1862, and this in spite of
the fact that there was a division If
the church in the sos, at which time
a number of congregations withdrew
from the Synod.
Some time ago it was decided to
commemorate the Synod's half CEN
tury of growth and prosperity, and
considerable Preparations have been
made for the event For many months
Rev. |. B. Torrison, pastor of the 1st
Evan. Luth. church of this city, with
the assistance of numerous committees
from the Norwegian Lutheran congre-
CATION of Decorah, has been planning
and arranging for the reception of the
delegates and guests, who will attend
the 30 year jubilee which is to be held
in Decorah this week. Conservative
estimates place the number of De-
corah's guests during the meeting at
from three to five thousand people,
and the extent of the undertaking to
provide for so many may be more full
ly realized when it becomes known
that many of them will spend a week
or more in the city. Over 1000 have
already applied to the committee in
charge for board and lodging, while
hundreds of others have looked direct
ly to friends and relatives for accom-
modations. The members of the 1st
Evan. Luth. church have pledged
themselves to provide for these dele
gates and ministers, while many of
the citizens of Decorah outside of the
congI egation have generously offered
TO open their hoWes TO visitors during
the Jubilee. considerable number
will be given Accommodations in Cal
mar, and in the country about De-
corah. 1000 cots have been secured
from st. Joseph, Mo-, a large number
of which have been placed in the col
lege, and in the fifth ward school
house. The latter building has been
fitted up for ladies, and will be
known during the meeting as ladies
Hall" \ number of tents were
ordered of Des Moines firm, to be
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
Notice.

The secretary of the Board of Direct
ors of the Independent School District
of Decorah, Winnesheik county, Iowa,
will until IL O'Clock M. July 2, 1908.
receive bids for al labor and material
for plumbing, heating and ventilating
the school-house in the Fifth Ward,
city of Decorah, according TO plans
and specifications prepared by VIM. $.
Bucknell, which plans may be seen at
the office of the architect, 800 Winnie
bago street, Decorab, Iowa. The
Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids and the successful bidder
must furnish an approved bond in such
sum as the Board may determine for
the faithful performance of his con-
tract. 1t is understood that the work
must be completed by August 10, 1908.
Jul. j. Hopperstad, Sec'y. 23-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

Fifty years ago last February the
Norwegian Lutheran ministers in
America, just seven in number, quiet
ly met at Koshkonong, Wis, with re-
presentatives from some twenty con-
gregations and organized the Nor
wegian Lutheran Synod of America.
The Christian organization prospered.
New congregations were formed from
time to time, and the church steadily
grew in strength and numbers until
today it embraces nearly 300 ministers
and 900 congregations, with mem
bership of 140, 600 persons. Colleges,
hospitals and missions in great nums
bers have been established and main
tanned by the Synod. Twelve institu-
tions of learning directly or indirect
ly receive the support of the Synod,
viz: Luther Seminary, at Hamline,
st. Paul, Mimi, which consists Of
two departments. the practical and
the theoretical Luther College at De-
corah, Iowa Lutheran Normal School
at Sioux Falls, S. ID. ; Luther Aca-
DENY at Albert Lea, MINI. Brufiat
Academy and Business Institute,
Portland, N d. (; The Park Region
Luther College at Fergus Falls; the
Pacific Lutheran Academy and Bust
ness College near Tacoma, Wash. ;
Lutheran College at Clifton, Texas
Willmar Seminary and Business Col
lege, Willmar, Mimi. Glenwood
Academy at Glenwood, Mimi. Or md
Forks College, Grand Forks, n. D.;
II. A. PIeus Lutheran Academy at AL
bion, Wis. Gale College at Galesville,
Wis. and Wittouberg Academy at Wit
tenberg, Wis.
In connection with the Synod in
stitutions NAV be mentioned the
Lutheran Publishing house, located at
Decorah, which has recently issued a
book OH the coming celebration with
the title, "Fest Skrift til den Norske
Synodes Jubileum, 1853 1903 The
general appearance of the volume
speaks much for the class of work
done by the establishment.
A glance at the financial condition
of the Synod also she IA hralthy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
Macadamize Washington Street.

The city council voted last week to
macadamize Washington street from
the bridge where the paving ends, to
the railIoId tracks. a water main
will he laid from Vernon street to
Broadway before the macadamizing is
done, the contract for which HIS been
let to A. a. Chandler q Son. M.
Tschirgi, of Dubr que, has the con.
tract for the macadamizing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

placed on the college campus, but the
recent floods in central Iowa pre-
vented their shipment. However, the
basement of the Norw. Luth. church,
Frohsinn hall, rooms at Valder's
Business College, and other rooms
have been provided with cots, and
will be open to those who do not find
lodging elsewhere. A large number
of lunch, cigar and refreshment stands
have been erected on the college
grounds, while the college building
viii be turned into hotel for the
week, where board and lodging may
be obtained at reasonable rates.
The Milwaukee road has arranged
for number of extra trains between
Calmar and Decorah, commencing
with train which will leave Calmar
10 :05, arriving here at 10 40 tonight.
A special excursion train will be
run to Decorah next Sunday from
Madison and other Wisconsin points,
and ether special trains provided to
handle the large number who will
come here.
A bus line has been created for the
meeting which will run at close in
tervals between the city aid Luther
College, carrying passengers for the
sum of five cents each way.
An ingenious method has been de-
vised for directing the visitors, many
of whom are not acquainted in the
city. to the places assigned to them.
Each minister and delegate has been
provided with a number, the first
figure of which denotes the ward of
the city in which his room is located
This number corresponds with num-
ber given to the visitors host. In
this way the strangers may be readily
located at the depot upon arrival and
much confusion avoided.
AS no building Of suitable size was
available for the large convocations
to be held during the jubilee week.
a $1,000 addition was recently made
to the college gymnasium. which has
added much to the appearance of the
building and greatly increased it's
utility as gymnasium.
About half the expense of this ad-
dition has already been met by the
college. students and citizens of De-
corah, and an offering will be taken
on Sunday the 2lst at the 1st Evan.
Luth. church for the purpose OF pay
ing off the remaining Indebtedness on
the building. A program has been
arranged for each day and evening
during the meeting ana several open
air concerts will be given on the col
lege campus. A sacred concert will
be given at the Grand opera house
some evening next week
In connection with the Synod and
its work comes the news that three of
its Oldest ministers have recently been
decorated by King Oscar Rev. Koren,
president of the Synod has been made
Commander of the Order of st. Olaf,
while the Rev. Messrs. Jacob Aall
Otteson and Hans Andreas Stub have
been created knights of the Order.
These honors have been conferred in
recognition of long and faithful work
in the service of the church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

The Iowa National Guard has, 6226
officers and men regularly enlisted in
four infantry regiments and one signal
company. A million dollars of the
appropriation made under the Dick
bill has been set aside By Secretary
Root for distribution to the guard of
the states to assist in equipping the
guard loves share of the sum will
be S7.6l4. This sum Will be subject
to the order Of the governor in equip
ping the guard TO conform to regular
army standard. Iowa also has to its
credit an unexpended balance of
S67.7
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

William G. Hook of Leavenworth,
Kan, has been selected TO succeed
Judge Caldwell. who recently re-
signed the circuit judgeship of the
Eighth district Judge Hook is at
present district judge. Judge Smith
Mcpherson, the we'll known Iowa
federal judge, was.a strong candidate
for this appointment and had powerful
support, but doubtless the fact that
Iowa already has so many of the best
federal appointments worked against
his success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

The Marshalltown Times -Republi-
can, through its Des Moines cores
pondent, finds occasion to compli-
ment ex-Gov. Larrabee for the close
manner with which he guards the
funds of the Iowa Commission OF the
ST. Louis Exposition, the rule having
been established that no money shall
be paid out except on receipted bills
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

The Hon. Joshua G.. Newbold,
at one time governor of this state,
died at his residence in this city of
apoplexy last night He was elected
lieutenant governor in 1915. and by
the election of Governor Kirkwood to
the U. S. senate succeeded to the
governorship.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
AFI|E1H Anniversary JUBILEE.
OF THE NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN SYNOD IN AMERICA

Immense Gathering of Norwegian Lutherans From all
Parts of the United States, in the Annual Meeting
and the Fiftieth Anniversary Jubilee of the Synod
Opens in Decorah Tomorrow Brief Sketch of the
Organization and Institutions it Owns and Controls.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
Helen GrantIy's Beauty.

Since the days of Mrs. Siddcns,
beautiful actresses endowed with tai-
cnt have been favoritcs of ell classe;
OF theater-goers. Within tho rccollec-
ton of the present generation OF
theater patrons. this country has be-
slowed its admiration on such charm
ing artists as Mary Andersen julia
Marlowe, Viola Allen. Leslie Carter,
Anna Held and Mary Mannoring. The
latest aspirant for popular favor, and
one who promises to equal the success
of her predecessors is Helen CRANKY
who is playing Dolores this sn2Son il
"In the Palace of the King. Though
born in this country, much Of Mics
Grantlv's popularity has been won on
the other side of the Atlantiac. Her
love,iness is said to be pronounced and
her photographs are in greater demand
at the present time than those of any
c.-her actress. This fact is due, no
doubt. to the recent decision Of TIC
PHOTOGRAPHERS Convention in London
which selected Miss Grantly's por
trait as an ideal tvne of Grecisn hea"
ty. Already considerable curiosity has
heen manifested in this city to see
Miss Grantly. She will apnear in "lr
the Palace of the King" tcnight ct the
ElkS' theater.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
"Happy HooIigan."

Coming to the Elks' theater, Friday,
November 27, is Happy Hooligfj..
which is said to be one of the most
succ ssful and entertaining comedies
ever produced. The pot, or rather tn
outline of such plot as affords ground
work f.. this musical absurdity, is
based on Mr. F. Opper's Happy Hccl-
igan" cartoons. published in the New
York Journal and its associate newspa-
pers of the Hearst syndicate. The
genial hobo. as pictured by Mr. ODpcr,
has become a favorite in nearly every
household in the country, and his pre-
dilection for always getting into trou-
BILE, while not meaning to do SO, las
caused laughs by the millions. The
theatrical version of Happy Hooli-
gan" was arranged by Mr. Frank
Dumont. and fer this seasons edition
of it, he has entirely rewritten the
lines, scenes and comedy incidents,
bringing them up to the ve"y minute.
The production, too. is entirely new IN
every detail. Last season Happy
Hooligan' was big money n,aker. and
SO for the current tour over SOS coo has
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
PASTORS WIFE pt!v;c systS a,1sxnn Of
She Suffered for Years and
Felt Her Case Was Hope
|ess-Cured by
Fortuna.
M RS, ANNA H.FLEHARTY. recent

M RS. ANNA B. FLEHARTY. recent
1V1 Superintendent of the w. G. II. L.
headquarters, at Galesburs, H., was
for ten years one of the leading women
there. Her husband, when living, was
first President of the Nebraska Wes-
leyan University, at Lincoln, Neb.
In a letter written from iOI Sixty
seventh, street. w, Chicago, H., Mrs.
Flcharty says the following in regard
to Peruna:
"Havng lived a very active life as
wife and working partner Of busy
minister, my health failed me few
years ago. ] lost my husband about the
same time, and gradually ! seemed to
lose health and spirit. My daughter is
confirmed invalid, and we both felt
great need OF an invigorator.
"One of my neighb0rs advised
ne to try Peruna. a bottle was
Immediately secured and a great
change took place in my daughters
as we'll as in my own health. Our
appefifes improved very greatly,
the digestion seemed much helped,
and resffuI sleep soon improved
US, SO that we seemed like new
women.
81 would not be without Peruna
for ten times its cast. "--Mrs. Anna
3. FIeharfy.
What used to be called female diseases
by the medical profession is HOW called
pelvic catarrh. 1t has been found by
experience that catarrhal diseases of the
pelvic organs are the cause of most eases
OF female diseases.
DR.. Hartman was among the first Of
Americas great physicians to make this
discovery. For forty year, he has been
treatin. diseases peculiar to women, and
long ago he reached the conclusion that
a woman entirely free from catarrhal
affection of these organs would not be
sGbjact to female disease. He therefore
began using Peruna for these cases and
found il SO admirably adapted to their
permanent cure that Pcruna has now
become the most famous remedy for
female diseases ever known. Every
where the women are using it and prais-
ing ii. Pcruna is not a palliative sim
ply: it cures hV removing tie cause of
female disease.
Or. Hartman has probably cured more
other living physician. lie makes these
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
TIE MARKETS..

Corrected daily by the G. C. Tayloi
& CO. Cotton EXchange)
Tuesday, Nov. "a.
Cotton
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24

been invested in scenery, costumes and
in enga ging the services Of the very
best people available for the different
roles. Among the features Gre the
widely discussed diamond ballet, a
most beautiful effect, and G chorus of
twenty-five Of the most beautiful shsW
girls ever brought together under one
r. Nc cement. In the company are such
artists as Eva Davenport, Billy A.
Ward. Otis Fl. Wosd, Matthews and
law, the novelty trio, Challcs Saun1-
GlS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
st. Paul's Semi-Centenrjaj.

The city OF st. Paul will reach It's
semi-centcnnial next year and sew
cral dates have been suggested for
commemoration exercises. It appears
that on March 4. 1854, the bill incor-
poratine the city was signed by Gov.
>,orman: on April | the city govern
ment was put III operation and on
April Is the first mayor, David Ohm.
sted, was inauguratc1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Original of Sherlock Holmes.
) + + + + + + = + + + +++

The Original of Sherlock Holmes.
N. unui recently aid Conan Boyle
reveal the original of Sherlock Holmes
A character tnat has won the admira-
ton of all who have read Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle famous creations OF
fiction in which Sherlock holmes is
the central figure.
Dr.. j., eph Bell, a prominent prac-
a membe. CT the faculty of the college
of ne4.cine that Doyle attended, IS
the original Sherlock Holmes.
1t seems that while young Doyle was
student ct Dr. Bells college, he was
also a member of the doctors house.
hold. 1t leil to Doyle to usher the pa
tients into the reception room and it
was here that he was impressed with
Dr. Bells intuitiveness. Case NJ. l
w-uld step UP. Il see you nave the
drink hablt-why, you even ed.ry u
bottle with you. Look at your coat
why, it is all bulged out OF shape from
the weight of the bottle Case No.
2. "You are photographers; the
stains OF the nitrate of silver are on
your hands, From these little in
stances Oh his ability to discern what
to less observant man would be moth.
ing, young Dcyle was impressed TO the
extent that he gave tho mater great
ary cha. .acter Cf GCy.e developed, !
remembered the things that he learned
from Dr. Bel, aud used them as We
all know, to good advantage in his
Sherlock Holmes stores.
These deductions brought out in
their most mystifying form are made
part and parcel of the dramatization of
the book In fact, these incidents i'll
the life CT the fictitious character
"Sherlock Holmes" We're conducive OF
creating the most iatel esting drama
OF recent years. Another g"cat aid i.
making Sherlock Holmes q great saa-
cess was the valuable assistance of
electricity in the way of light offices
and also beautiful scenic environments
Mr.. Herbert Kelcoy essays the role
CT the great detective, and needless to
say, he does it well. Miss Shanna'l has
entrusted to her the sweet and win
some heroine and gives to the part that
dignity and beauty chat has always
been prominent in her past success.
tended with considerable cclat 1t Will
be the attraction at the Elks' theater
and December 2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
Will Run for Sheriff.

Mr. ]. B. Gean of Darysaw, Grant
county, was in the city today, and told
2 few - his friends he woula be can
didate for sheriff of that county. Mr.
Gean is prominent planter of that
county and has many friends in this
city who wish him success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-24
A Suburban GcnfiAn1an.

This definition Of q gentleman waa
provided by suburban butcher. Ha
was asked for some details concern
Ing man who had just left his shop
What I'm, siT?' he rnplies Oh, 'es
a thorough gentleman. + don't 20 up
20 London every day" Londos
Globe.