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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
OBITUARY NOTICES.
o. W. ELLINGSON.

In our last issue we were able to
give only an announcement of the
death Of o. W. Ellingson, one of the
pioneer residents of the county and
this city. He was born in Soggendal,
Norway, Nov. IA, 1910, and at the
time of his death was GA years, 6
months and days old. He came to
America with his parents in 1851, 10.
eating near Beloit, Wis, where they
resided for two years and then came
to Winnesheik county. They pur-
chased land in Pleasant township,
Sec. 10, where they settled down. Mr..
Ellingson secured this land from his
parents some years later, and lived
upon it until about three years ago,
when he moved to DEBORAH, to spend
the remainder of his days in retire.
ment. He was married June "a, 1862
to Rachael Severson, and to this union
eleven children were born, nine sons
and two daughters, and all of them
are now living within short distance
of the old home, viz: Mrs. Julia
Lien, Mrs. George Barth, Filing,
Sever, Henry. Ole, Albert, Martin,
julius, Richard and Clarence.
Mr.. Ellingson was man who EN-
joyed the respect and esteem of all
who knew him. He was for three
years member of the county Board
OF Supervisors, filled various township
offices, and recently has been overseer
OF the poor of the city of DEBORAH.
Something over a month ago on April
18th, he sustained a stroke of paraly-
sis on his right side, from which he
did not recover, gradually failing I'M
til death relieved him.
The funeral services were held on
Thursday morning last from the home
In this city, the remains being taken
to the Big Canoe church for inter.
ment, Rev. X. Seehuus officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
Rural Route No. 7 Starts Today.

A couple of weeks ago We announc-
ed that rural free delivery route No.
would be established out of DEBORAH
OIL June LIST, and at that time gave a
complete sketch of the territory con.
tanned within the route, which goes
into Pleasant nearly to Locust, thence
east to Satire, south to Canoe and
back to DEBORAH via Brakes farm and
Freeport. Mr.. w. ]. Hauswirth will
be the carrier. He has been employed
in the barber shop of @. Trzcinski for
the past fifteen years, and has been in
that business in fact for twenty one
years His health has become i'm
paired through the long confinement,
and he feels that outdoor work will
soon regain his lost strength. He is a
very cordial and accommodating
gentleman, and the patrons of the
route will have no cause to regret his
appointment. He went over the route
yesterday to get acquainted with the
location of the boxes. and enters upon
his regular duties this morning. This
new route allows the Encouragement
Of other routes so as to facilitate the
dispatch of the mails, and will be a
great accommodation for those living
within it's boundaries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH,
AdoIph NOecker the Victim of Serious
Accident on Thursday, Which
Nearly Killed Him,

An accident occurred to Adolph
Noecker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Noecker on Thursday afternoon, which
very nearly proved fatal. He was en-
ployed on one of D. 9. Graham's drays
and was assisting Messrs. Crosby and
Kaiser, who are installing the heating
plant for the new court house, in I'M
loding the material from a car. which
was on the track near the court house
stone yard in the Milwaukee freight
yards. They were unloading the
material onto the dray from the car,
and we're using derrick to lift the
heavy portions. They were unloading
a barrel filled with iron filters and just
as the barrel was to be set in place on
the dray Mr.. Noecker took hold to
steady it, STOPPING over it, when the
cog Oh the windlass slipped and the
heavy boom, which was just over his
head. fell, striking him in the back of
the head and crushing his head and
face into the barrel and against the
irons. His face was frightfully
msngled, the nose, face bones and up
per jaw being fractured, and frag-
ments of bones forced through the up
per portion of his mouth. The boom
also struck Mr.. Crosby on the shout
der and hand and knocked him off the
dray, but he was not seriously in
jured. Mr.. Noecker was picked up
and DR.. Daubney sent for, who took
him home, and has since been giving
him every attention. For time it
was not expected that he could live.
but he has recuperated so rapidly that
he is now believed to be out of dan
ger. He has suffered intense pain, be-
ing conscious throughout it all, but
ir is thought that he will recover
without designation, which is con-
sidered most fortunate in view of the
perilous position in which he was
placed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
Luther Loses to Still College.

The first defeat for the season fol-
the Luther College ball team came on
Saturday afternoon. when they were
shut out by the Still College of Os-
teopathy, Des Moines. The visitors
had a we'll trained, gentlemanly team
of good players, and one of the best
batteries seen here this season. On
the other hand Luther College did moi
have SEVERED to pitch OH account OF
his having been famed in previous
game and Sihler sat on the bench.
However, Mortenson showed up splen-
didly for his first game as pitcher, and
will in time make splendid pitcher.
The home team were unable to get in
run, and the game closed with the
score A to 0.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
A May Wedding.

At the residence of the brides
mother in West DEBORAH OH last Thurs
day Rev. DR.. M. Willett united in the
holy bonds of matrimony Mr.. Amos
Galusha and Miss Grace Aiken, two
of our well known young people. The
groom has been a resident of DEBORAH
for several years, during which time
he has been mail clerk on the Mil
waukee. running between DEBORAH
and st. Paul, and is a young man
who has many friends and acquain
tances who esteem him for his manly
qualities and genial disposition. His
bride has been reared to womanhood
in DEBORAH, is lady of grace and re-
finement, possessing accomplishments
which will make her an excellent help
mate for the husband of her choice.
They departed on the noon train for
st. Paul, where the honeymoon will
be spent, after which they will return
to DEBORAH to make their home. A
host OF friends unite with us in extern
ding hearty congratulations and best
wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
All Aboard for Clear Lake Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday. is the date of
the annual picnic of the Northeastern
Iowa Picnic Association of the
Modern Woodmen of America at Clear
Lake. DEBORAH has decided to invite
the picnic to come here next year. In
order to win out, we ought to have a
rousing big delegation from DEBORAH.
A special train will leave over the
Milwaukee at 600 a. M, returning
the same evening, round trip rate on.
~ $500. 1t is splendid opportunity
to spend day at one of the most de-
lightful summer resorts in the west,
besides attending the picnic aud root
ing for DEBORAH. Probably 200 Wood
men and others will be in the party.
Take day off and 60 with us. 1t
will do you good, and at the same
time help DEBORAH. 1t will be remem-
bered that the picnic held here few
years ago brought one of the largest
crowds to DEBORAH it ever saw.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
Unnecessary Fright at Automobile.

On Monday afternoon one of the new
automobiles was coming up Mechanic
street, when Mrs Henry Strack and
another lady with a baby who were
out driving turned the corner a block
in front of them. Mr.. Baker saw them
coming toward him, ana noticing
that the occupants of the rig were
ladies, stopped his automobile nearly
block away. But the ladies became
frightened and jumped from the bug
ny, Mrs. Strack being bruised up quite
a bit. The horse was docile animal
and showed no fright, but turned to
one side as the ladies jumped. and 60
ing ahead few PAGES stopped 1t was
an unfortunate accident, but drivers
ought to remember that automobiles
have. come. to stay, and that the owners
as rule use the best of care to pre-
vent horses from becoming frightened
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01

TO RENT-House OH Broadway.
Mrs. Bertha Mott.
FOR RENT-A four room house ON
Ohio street in West DEBORAH. In
quire of l.. J. Miller.
PEACOCKS FOR SALEM pairs or
trios by John j. Walenta, Calmar,
Iowa, R. F. r. No. 2. 20tf
FOR SALE CHEAP-A six room
house. good we'll. cistern and wood
shed. Call M" this office. 19tf
FOR SALE-Good second hand retri-
gerator. Inquire of W. j. Haus-
with, Trzcinski's barber shop.
FARM FOR SALE-McIntosh farm,
five miles southwest of DEBORAH. 1854
acres, good buildings, running water
fine farm. Must be sold soon
W. 0. Nordheim. DEBORAH.
FOR RENT-Third story of Marsh
Music House. Fine lodge room. ltf
LOST-A ladies gold watch, Elgin
movement, and brooch. Finder
please. leave with +. j. Helwig and
receive reward.
WANTED-A boy eighteen years old
would like place to work on
farm. Inquire for E. Gibbs COZ Ma
chanic st. DEBORAH Iowa.
FARM FOR SALE CHEAP-1OO acres
in Hesper township. good land and
buildings, windmill, and never-fail-
ing we'll. r. d. Purdy, R. F. D.
No. /, Prosper, MINI.
ESTRAY-Two year old dark bay
mare, white star in forehead, es-
trayed Oh April Both. Finder please
notify John A. NARROW, r. F. D. No.
3. DEBORAH.
LOST Pair of gold bowed spectacles,
between West DEBORAH and the post
office. Finder please leave at post
Office.
FOR RENT-Six room house, three
closets, pantry and cellar. Good
location. Address 307 Mill st. 1922
EGGS FOR HATCHING-Wh
Wyandottes exclusively, brown egg
strain, 80 cents for 10, So per 100
+. l.. Smith, Standard phone. l4tf
FOR RENT-Desirable heated office
rooms Enquire of Citizens Savings
Bank 3Stf
FOR SALE CHEAP-A seven room
house in West DEBORAH, good loca-
ton. Call P1, this office or r. D.
Purdy, DEBORAH, Iowa.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-A black and
white English setter on May LIST. at
Quaker's Ford. Suitable reward
given for information leading to re-
covery. Address A gent @. NJ. & St.
T. Ry., Canton, MINI. 1Stf
WANTED-By Chicago house. person
familiar with territory to call on
dealers and agents for we'll estab-
lished successful business. l. zeal
territory of few counties. Position
permanent. Salary $50 weekly and
expenses. Salary paid weekly and
expense money advanced. Previous
experience not essential. Address,
uperintendent, care Public
Opinion, DEBORAH, Iowa. 22tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
High School Notes.

Supt. E. L. Coffeen went to Mason
City last Thursday on business and
remained over Friday.
Miss Anstis Vance was absent sever.
al days last week on account of sick
ness.
AS Monday was Decoration Day
there was no school.
The members of the A class finish
their education this week There s
nothing left to learn except how to
make a good appearance on the stage
The next two weeks will be taken up
in good hard work for commencement
The botany class took field trip
last Friday afternoon.
Fred Reed '03 visited the A Eng
lish class Friday afternoon.
Tomorrow evening in the high school
room Miss Treat will direct the-con
cert given by the high school students.
The program will consist of songs
by the students and vocal ard instru-
mental solos. The proceeds will 60
toward completing the piano fund !;
don't miss it.
Mrs. Algyer has been teaching the
sixth grade during Miss Greer's alb
sence.
Watch for the special June issue of
he Red and Blue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01

that the Japs may not win the present
war, and the probability is that they
shall not. At present victory of the
Japs may appear to the u. S. as an
advantage in regard to commerce, but
it is not, and the Monaghan had best
remain where he is now. The only
true progress is brought by the Cauca
sian race, and the Americans furnished
large share of 1t through their push
and energy.
L hope | am not asking too much,
but you would oblige me indeed by
sending HE one or two newspapers
from there, merely to get posted az ain.
l should gladly reciprocate in like,
but it stands to reason that we have
nothing of that kind in the rimboe Oh
jungle. Besides the Dutch and Malay
very latest news are no importance
| and far behind the times.
am here now = years in beau
titul climate and surrounded by a
grand scenery. but if the country was
little more settled and little more
variety in life, should much prefer
it. For that reason Europeans, as we
are all called, do not remain long at
one place, but change about after
stay OF couple of years, and in a
small way become globe trotters.
My chief cook and bottle washer is
just announcing: "Toean besar,
makanan soeda sedia," or in other
words: "Great master, the meal is
ready" and shall therefore not.tire
you any longer.
Please receive for today my best re-
CARDS, and convey such to old friends
and acquaintance.
Fraternally yours,
A. Schmiedel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
West Union Races Next Week.

The Cedar Valley Racing Circuit
will hold it's West Union meeting
next week, and the entries are more
numerous and better than ever before.
The Rock Island will run train from
DEBORAH leaving at six O'Clock in the
morning and returning after the races
in the evening. Decorahians have a
very brotherly feeling toward West
Union, and many will no doubt at
tend. Among the entries are Parker
Bros. Baby Kid and F. w. Boyd's
Crescance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
MidShipman Examination.

A competitive examination for APP
pointment as midshipman at Annspo-
lis, for the fourth district of Iowa,
will be held at Charles City, Iowa,
June 6, 1904, beginning at O'Clock.
The examining board will consist of a
representative from each county, as
follows:
PHYSICAL Examining Board, CDR.
Hewitt's Office.
DR.. S. R. Hewitt, Charles City.
DR.. F. G. Murphy, Mason City.
DR.. Ira K. Gardner, New Hampton.
DR.. ]. @. Crawford, Waukon.
DR.. l.. K. Slavery, Usage.
Mental Examining Board. (City
Hail.
Supt. H. L. Adams. West Union.
Supt. E. ]. HOOK, DEBORAH
Supt. @. ]. Adams, Elkader.
Supt. Helen L. Chaplin, Cresco.
Supt. o. E. Gunderson, Northwood.
All candidates must be bona fide
residents of the district must be 1G
and not over 20 years of age at time
of entrance examination, which will
be June 21. 1904, at Annapolis. A
principal and three alternates will be
recommended, all of whom may take
the entrance examination. If the
principal fails the first alternate will
be appointed if he qualities. In case
the principal and first alternate fail,
and the second alternate qualities; he
will be appointed, and so on. The
physical examination is rigid. and
each candidate should be carefully ex.
amined at home before taking the
competitive examination. Candidates
between the ages of 16 and IS must be
not less than 3 feet 2; and not less
than 3 feet between the ages of Is
and 20. Further information may be
obtained on making application to the
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Depart.
ment, Washington, d. @.
G. n. Haugen, NJ. O.,
Northwood, Iowa.
May %, 1904.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
Large Class Will Graduate.

The graduating class of the DEBORAH
high school this year will be the
largest in its history, numbering
twenty-five. The graduating exercises
will be held at the Grand opera house
on the evenings of June 18th and 10th,
Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednes-
day evening the class will give their
class play 1.-THE Rivals" They have
worked hard getting it ready, and it
promises to be very entertaining. On
Thursday evening Prof. Wilcox, of the
! state university, will deliver the COM
mencement address, and the same even
ing will be given the class history and
prophecy, and the comforting of the
diplomas. On Friday evening, the
18th, the high school Juniors will give
a reception to the senior class. teachers
and board of education at the high
school building Following is list
of the "Class of 1904. -
Arthur Enger
Clarence Bidne
Oscar Brorby
John Jewell
Eugene Rosenthal
George Trzcinski
Ray Harmon
Philip Hexom
Ethel Landers
Stella Dalvey
Francis Reeves
Vera Boice
Georgia Adams
Jennie Shea
Hazel McClaskey
Clara Hagen
Grace Baker
Gladys Jewell
Emma Christen
Bessie Heinperg
Anna Solem
Tina Bidne.
The commencement exercises of
Luther College will also be held the
same week. with the graduating cere-
monies on Wednesday, June 18th.
Complete program later.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
COMPLETING the Paving.

To the delight of those who live on
Washington street. Mr.. A. G. Koenig,
the Omaha paving contractor, arrived
yesterday afternoon, and this morning
has a force of men at work on the
completion of the Washington street
paving contract. After so long delay
the residents on that thoroughfare
will be happy when the job is done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
San FranciScO...The Pacific Coast Me.
trOpOliS.

So many people are travelling to the
Pacific coast every year that those
who have not made the trip are anx-
ious to do so and are DESTROYS of get
ting all the possible information. In
view of this and on accoun of the
knights Templar Triennisl Conclave.
which is to be held in San Francisco
September 9th to 9th, the Rock Island
System has issued a very neat folder
which is so interesting and helpful
that no person should be without it,
Same will be sent free of charge upon
application to Mr. John G.. Farmer,
Division Passenger Agent. Cedar
Rapids. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
Norwegian Pioneer Meeting Saturday.

The annual meeting of the Norwe-
gian Pioneer Association will be held
on the Luther College campus on Sat-
urday, beginning at ten O'Clock.
Speeches will be given In Norwegian
by several different speakers and in
English by Rev. DR.. willett. The
pioneer Norwegians of the county are
cordially invited to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
First and Third Tuesday of Each Month.

The Chicago Great Western Rail
way Will sell Homeseekers Tickets at
one fare plus 81 to points in Alabama,
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana. Mexico,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska. New
Mexico. North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Tennessee. Texas. Utah, Virginia,
and Wyoming. For further informa-
ton apply to any Great Western
agent, or j. p. Elmer, G. p. A.,
Chicago, Ill. t.12-15
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
Supervisors Meet Monday.

The Board of Supervisors will meet
next Monday afternoon, in its regular
June session. At this meeting they
will receive the semi annual reports
of the various county officers, and
transact such other business as may
come before them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
DEBORAH. IOWA, JUNE 1, 1904
High School Musicale.

On tomorrow, Thursday evening, at
the high school building, the high
school glee club, assisted by the men,
bers of the school. will give must
Gale, to which the general public is
invited. Admission loo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01

If you want to sell, buy, borrow
or beg anything, use our wan,
column. 1t has been rousing sue.
cess ever since established several
years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01

Smart shoes for summer in al
styles and leather-very swell lie
us fit you to pair. We guarantee thu
style and fit. Bromley & Co. 20-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01

-Telonettes. the best-l0 for loo
2l-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-01
WANT
COLUMN

Rates-One cent per word nothing
less than ten cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-09-29

The pavilion erected by The Frisco.
fock Island Systems at Main Entrance
Of the Worlds Fair is surely a place Of
no little interest, in fact 1t is one OF
the many attractions.
Visitors TO the Worlds Fair are cor
daily invited to inspect the Frisco,
Rock Island System building HorG
will be found place of rest courteous
attention. besides, there will oe dis
tributed. free Of cost, souvenirs aid
descriptive literature Of the Great
Southwest. The reader will, undoubt-
edly. overlook very important attrac-
tion in case Of failure to visit the
FriscoRock Island System pavilion.
Remember, Main Entrance Worlds
Fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-09-29
rHAr MEhL rlckEr cAAReE

Oklahoma City, okla, Sept 29.--As
We understand X, the vital point in
the yaliditJ of the "retraction" which
Editor Greer persuaded Editor Golobie
to sign is the rumored meal ticket
which Frank Trouty is alleged 80 have
had in 1889
II It can ba shown that Frank
Prouty possessed this meal ticket ,he
remainder Of the chain of evidence
might be OF comparatively easy ac-
cess; bur 50 long as this assertion by
Editor Greer IS left unsupported by
unquestionable evidence his case is
left in rnseaworthy condition. Mean
while, Frank Prouty remains as silent
as the Sphinx. Although almost with
in gunshot of Guthrie he refuses to
offer any light on the mystery which
surrounds The editorial affair at the
capital city. and it is reported that
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-09-29

he has denied himself to all reporters
who importrne hlm to speak So long
as Prouty remains In this attitude
there seems TO be no hope Of eluci-
dating the grave point az issue.
Frankly, ana this IS said in "a
friendly way, Frank Prouty must be
aware Of the fac. that there exists a
doubt of the charge against him. He
has never aefore faced so serious a
menace to his standing as this tsld as
sertion from Editor Greer that at one
time he was harboring a meal ticket
and that F.litor Golohie did eat by vir
tue " its potency. Bnt Golob'e is all
that Greer offers in evidence OF tn ,
accusation, and. as we understand q
Golobie ien;es having neen particeps
crlminis So the testimony Of Greer
appears unsupported. and unless the
original meal ticket can be produced
the preponderance of evidence woule
seem to be aga;ost him.
Prouty's silence in the matter can
be explained upon the theory that h
has just bern nominated for the legis.
latlre aud is afraid of being classed
with the plutocrats in case he admits
the meal ticket charge. Or If he de
MES It he might he scratched by thr
boarding house trust in his district
However We may be enlightened
when he issues his letter of accept
ance.
II is generai.y agreed hat no sane
man would have voluntarily signed
such ridiculous and maudlin jumble
of targon as Colobie is accused by
Greer With having done The theory
that the signature was obtained hv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-09-29
ALE NAILED
A Fslsehood Circulated to lniure the
Prospects Of Hen. Frank
Mathews.

Oklahoma city, Okla. sert. pa
great deal Of Indignation is eNprossei
here ana over he territory 10y men,
becs o. fraternal orders On account oi
Ia scurrilous item which appeared in
the Kansas Ciy Journal Tuesday in
which the false assertion is made that
Frank Mathews is irreligious and ar
inhdel The item says
a thing that is making itself felt
against MI Mathews among the
church eoi:g Democrats Of the terri.
tory Is his avowed inhdelity and his
open sccfting at religion"
Thus is she most absurd fabrication
and must have oeen manufactured By
some newspaper squirt. As result
Of II the Nasors OF he territory. IS
wen as otner fratenal orders. ard
greatly laoensed and Mr. Mcclure ia
whose interest The fem was manu-.
iactured, ain lose many votes.
Hon Prank Mathews is the Grand