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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Lecture on "AlaSka."

An attraction of more than usual
excellence and merit is offered to the
people of Decorah and vicinity in the
immediate future. We refer to the illu-
strated lecture on "A trip to Alaska"
by Hon. Jno w. Arctander LII. d., the
wellknown Minneapolis lawyer and
orator, which will be given in the Grand
Opera House Friday evening March 3rd,
under the auspices of "Det norske Sell
skab". The well established fame of the
lecturer and his we'll known power to
charm and sway his audience by his
wonderfully beautiful English, and the
praise accorded by the Minneapolis pa
pers to the 200 finely colored views with
which the lecture is illustrated, we rant
the expectation OF an entertainment un-
ique, pleasant and instructive and one
which no one ought to miss.
The lecture, will be a wonderful reve-
lation of the resources and nature of this
great country which has sometimes jok-
ingly been denominated the great ma
tural Refrigerator" The lecturer has twice
visited the country personally, has 200
magnifcently colored slides to illustrate
his lecture, and the trip will cover the
whole of this wonderful country, COM
mencing with the exceptionally beautiful
tords and moutain scenery, of South
eastern Alaska, then taking the audience
across the White Pass IL Yukon Rail-
way to Yukon River, then down through
its rapids and canyons to Dawson,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Death Of Mrs. john Koppen.

Mrs. John Koppen one of the pio-
neer residents of Canoe township,
passed away at two O'Clock Sunday
afternoon, at the age of 50 years,
month, II days. death resulting from
cancerous tumor of the stomach, af-
ter an illness lasting since last fall.
Minnie Sellman was born Jan. 6,
1847. in the Province of Pommer,
Germany. immigrating to Canada 1857
and to the United States in 1860,
locating in Hesper township, this
county, residing in that vicinity ever
since. On March 90, 1868 she was
married to John Koppen, who with
four sons and three daughters, sur
wives her. One brother, Fred Sell
man of this city, also survives her.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow Thursday morning, from
the house at 10 o'clock and from the
Locust German Lutheran church at IL
O'Clock, Rev. Seehuus officiating.
Mrs. Koppen was kind and loving
wife, mother and neighbor, who will
be deeply mourned by all who knew
her. In her death the community in
which she lived loses one Of its best
residents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
A Broken up Family.

In accordance with the verdict of
the jury and the decree of the Court,
Prof. 7. /. Clifford was taken to Inde-
pendence Monday, to be placed in the
hospital. In his departure he showed
the same Inconsistencies of his sur
roundings as during the past few
months. He was absolutely indiffer-
ent as to his disposition, and did not
seem to realize his situation, showing
no emotion or feeling whatever in say
lug farewell to his family, in fact
seeming not to realize that they were
his family. The oldest daughter, Irene
Clifford Bates, is raving maniac in
the insane hospital at willard. N. Y.
The strain upon the family at home,
the humiliation and the grief has been
intense. yet they have borne it all
bravely, and are entitled to common
sympathy. Miss Luella has been
suffering from collapse on Saturday
night after the jury went out. fol-
lowed by nervous prOstration. She
was taken to Leroy, Mimi, yesterday,
in the hope that the change might be
beneficial for her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22

where mining camps are visited, then
again to the wonderful Muir Glacier.
and after a short visit to the historic
ally interesting Sitka, the old Russian
Capital of Russian Alaska, in succession
to Yakutat Bay, Mt. st. Elias and Mt.
Mckinley, by the wonderful shores of
the great Island Kadiak, through the
group of the Aleutian Islands, past the
wonderful volcano Bogosloff, witch one
calm day rose from the bottom of the
sea to height OF seven or eight hundred
feet, to the Pribyloff Island where views
are presented Of the rookeries of the
seals and the sea lions, and thence to
Nome, the great city of Western Alaska,
and beyond to the wonders of the Arctic
Sea and the land of the Midnight Sun in
our own America. That this will be an'
interesting lecture goes without saying.
In addition to the fine views the ope-
rator of the stereopticon will exhibit
what is claimed to be Mr.. Edison's
greatest moving picture Shooting the
White Horse Rapids, one of the most
thrilling experiences which the gold
seekers bound for the Klondike had to
go through, before the building of the
White Pass Yukon Railway, also two
other moving pictures. Panoramic
views on the Yukon and White Pass X.
r., and Running through Kicking
Horse Canyon.
The price of admission is 50 cents and
seats can be reserved at Brunt u Par
mans Every seat in the Opera House
should be taken and we think it will be.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
WOODMEN PICNIC JUNE lST.
Head Consul Talbot Already Secured as
One of the Attractions.

Secretary B. E. Bucknell and Direc-
tor F. N. May of the Northeastern
Iowa Picnic Association of the Mod
ern Woodmen attended meeting of
the directors of the association at
Charles City last Tuesday, and ar
ranged for the coming picnic of the
association which will be held in
this city. The date has been set for
Thursday, June LIST, and preliminary
arrangements are already under way
by the local committees. After several
weeks of effort, they have finally been
successful in securing Hon. A. H.
Talbot, Head Consul of the order of
Woodmen, to agree to be present and
deliver an address. Mr.. Talbot is the
law partner of w. J. Bryan at Lin
coin, Neb., an orator of national re-
putation, and man who will attract
Woodmen and others from a hundred
miles away. The committee were es-
pecially fortunate in securing him as
one of the attractions. Decorahians
will remember that the picnic here a
few years ago brought in the largest
crowd DEBORAH ever saw, and this
years picnic promises to attract still
more. 1t is now up to DEBORAH to en-
terrain them. We can do it, and will.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
CATHOLIC BAZAAR.
A Three Days Program to be Given
at Steyer's Opera House
Feb. % and March I-2.

The ladies of st. Benedict's Catholic
church, of this city, are preparing for a
big bazaar to be given by them at the
Steyer's opera house on the afternoons
and evenings of Feb. 2Sth and March
and End.
There will be plenty to amuse and
enthuse. A number of pretty booths
will be arranged about the hall. There
will be "The Ladies' Home Journal
Booth" presided over by Mrs. II. G..
Hutchinson and Miss Mary Mueller.
A doll Booth" presided over by Mrs.
B. ]. Mckay, Mrs. M. J. Soukup and
Miss Norma Whalen.
The "Apron Booth" presided over by
Mrs. H. j. Hutchinson, Mrs. +. w. Boyd
and Miss Margaret Rossley.
The "Fancy Work Booth" presided
over by Mrs. Dan Shea, Mrs. e. r.
Haines and Miss Bea Finn.
The Handkerchief Booth" presided
over by Mrs. Charles Gresser and Mrs.
I'll. j. Jennisch.
The "Candy Booth" presided over by
Mrs. A. Mckay, Misses Jennie Shea and
Mary Madden.
The Slower Booth" presided over
by Misses Bessie and Lucy Powers.
The afternoons will be entirely free
to the public. For the evenings small
admission fee will be charged, 25e for
adults aud 15t for children. The first
evening, Feb. 18th, the following pro-
gram will be given.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Hotel Nearing Completion

The magnificent new Winnesheik
hotel is rapidly approaching compile
tion, and will be ready for occupancy
soon after the first of March. All
that remains to be done is a few days
work for the carpenters on the main
stairway and some minor places, day
or two more of work for the marble
men, and a week or two for the de-
coratonrs, all of whom are pushing
their work as rapidly as possible.
Those who have inspected the build
ing, many of them experienced hotel
men, pronounce it one of the finest
in plan, detail, arrangement and
finish of anything in the northwest
with one or two exceptions. That it
is beautifully finished and ap-
pointed hotel, with almost every con-
venience for the travelling public,
none can gainsay.
The lessee of the hotel was here on
Saturday, together with Mr.. Murrish,
now manager of the Chamberlain at
Des Moines and the Summit at Forest
City, and went over the building care
fully, taking measurements, etc. and
making plans for occupancy at as ear
Iva date as possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Will Go TO Inauguration.

AS announced in the last issue of
this paper, Congressman Haugen sent
word here that he had the appointing
of one of five Iowa high school boys
to represent the state in the in
:augural parade at Washington March
-4th. Postmaster Marsh received the
telegram and took the matter up with
sSupt. H. @. Johnson of the high school
who named Parnell Shea as the repre-
sentative. He is very bright young
man, one of the best students of the
school, and will be a fitting represen-
tative of DEBORAH and the state. He
will leave one week from today,
March LIST, and will meet State Supt
Riggs and the other members of the
Iowa delegation in Chicago. Congress-
man Haugen has made arrangements
to properly entertain the boys in Wash
ington. 1t will be fine trip for them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Great Show Tomorrow Night.

Manager Charles H. Yale says the
DEVILS Auction" is the best paying
piece of theatrical property in Ameri-
ca, and gives the following reasons to
substantiate the calm:
First: 1t has been ON the road con-
tinuously for twenty-five seasons.
Second: 1t has always pleased it's
many thousands of patrons throughout
the country.
Third: 1t has always been kept up
to the times with novelties and inno-
vations, making it each season new
performance, simply retaining the old
name as trademark.
Fonrth: 1t has never presented any
thing to offend and caters to the ladies
and children.
Fifth: The theatre going public
are always sure of enjoying a pleasant
evenings entertainment and seeing
what the management advertises.
The one reason why everybody should
see it this year is that the 23d edition
of the Devils Auction" is new in
its entirety. Managers Weiser q Bear
of the Grand give their personal guar
antee that the Devils Auction" is
one of il not the best, attraction they
have booked for this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
This Week in District Court.

This promises to be busy week in
district court as we'll as the last three,
with cases up for trial in which much
local interest is being taken. Monday
afternoon the contested will case in
the probate matter of the late Charles
Rudolph was commenced, Mr.. Ed.
Rudolph being the contestant. His
attorneys are N. Willett and Frank
or proponents are @. E. Boice and
Dan Shea of DEBORAH and j. A. Lari-
more of Minneapolis. Those on the
jury are Ole o. Hendrickson, Olaf
Hatlestad, Nels M. Ramsey, John
Bryant, G. w. Rathbun, John Pear
son, John Johnson, John T. Baker,
Ole Nasset, l. J. Allen, John Bragg
stad and Andrew Scheidemantel.
AS we go to press the contestant has
not finished taking evidence. The
contestant is endeavoring to show
that at the time of making his last
will, just a short time previous to
his death, the deceased @. Rudolph
was not in his right mind. DR.. G.
H. Hill of Des Moines, who testified
in the Clifford trial, is here as an ex-
pert for the contestant.
Judge Hobson expects also to be able
to try the Luros case again this term.
This is the case in which the jury
disgreed at the last term of court, in
which Mrs. Belle Nelson makes the
claim that the administrator, T. A.
Luros, did not pay her ST., 900 due her
from the estate Mr.. Luros claims the
amount has been paid.
Other matters of local interest dis
posed of are the granting of divorce
to Mrs. Geneva M. MUMMY from Cliff
ford M. MUMMY, and also to Theo. J.
Void from Josephine Void. ~
The term will close next week Sat.
urday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
A Touching Story

is the saving from death of the baby
girl of Geo. A. Eyler, Cumberland,
Nd. He writes: AT the age of IL
months, our little girl was in declining
health, with serious Throat Trouble,
and two physicians gave her up. We
were almost in despair, when we re-
solved to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. The first bottle gave relief 4;
after taking four bottles she was cured,
and is now in perfect health" Never
fails to relieve and cure cough or a
cold. At Wangler Bros, drug store (;
DOC and 100 guaranteed. Trial bottle
free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Married Last Friday.

The bonds which united for life
Mr.. Lawrence Keefe and Mrs. Hen
rietta Addicken were united at the
Plymouth Rock Catholic church par
sonage Friday, and they are now nice
ly domiciled in their home ON East
Main street Both of them are we'll
known here, having host of friends
who will unite with us in wishing
them a long and happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Train Kills -Four Horses.

The Milwaukee train going to Cal
mar Thursday night struck four horses
on the Charles Barker farm, 2 J miles
south of the city, killing three of
them and injuring another so that it
had to be killed. The horses had got
ten across the guards and were on the
track as the train came around curve,
striking them before it could be
stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Will Lecture on "Alaska."

'Norske Selskab'' has made ar
rangements to have John w. Arctan-
der, l.. l.. D., of the Minneapolis bar,
his able and popular lecture on A las
ka, illustrated with high class stereop-
ticon views. This will give our people
AN excellent opportunity to learn of
this far away country of ours.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
StOckmen Meet Today.

A meeting of the stockmen and
formers of the county interested has
been called for today, at the small
court room in the court house. The
meeting will be addressed by J. j.
Ryan of Fort Dodge, Secretary of the
Corn Belt Meat Producers Association,
and doubtless some action will be
taken looking toward relief from the
beef trust.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Masonic School of Instruction.

A School of Instruction will be held
in DEBORAH next week Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, under the aus
pieces of Great Lights Lodge, No. 1871,
A. f. & A. M, when it is expected
that there will be quite number pre-
sent from neighboring lodges in this
part Of the state. Mr.. H. Gilmore of
Farley, one of the custodians, will
be present to take charge of the
school. Degrees will probably be con-
ferred on each evening, and a banquet
will be served by the ladies of the
Eastern Star on Wednesday evening.
Our new stock of wall paper just
received. Brunt 81 Parman. ga
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
Death in HeSper Township.

James McMullen, one of the old
residents of Hesper township, died
last Thursday, at the age of ~ years,
after a week IS illness from pneumonia.
He had lived in this county since 1858,
and had many friends who will mourn
his death. The funeral was held on
Sunday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22

r-German Cough and Consumption
Cure will cure your cough. Brunt &
Parman guarantee it. 8-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-22
PROGRAM.

bounteous supper will be served, supper
and admission 25s. The last evening,
March End, grand ball will be given,
and dance tickets will be SOC, but
spectators will be charged the usual
25e.
The Ladies Home Journal company
has donated the beautiful booth for the
occasion. 1t will be filed with pictures
entirely out of the ordinary, and one
that will be well worth seeing.
Ice cream and cake will be served
afternoon and evening.
All parties making contributions to
the Bazaar will please hand in same on
or before Saturday, the 18th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Meeting at Winona Lake. Ind.


Winona Lake, Ind, May 18.-The
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church opened here today and in point
Of attendance including commissioners
and active workers, in the church, it
ranks we'll with any former meeting
of this legislative body. Before the
Rev. Addison Hendy, the retiring mod
orator, preached the opening sermon,
the commissioners spent most of the
morning filing the aisles, giving Gre
dentials to the stated clerks and re-
eeiying coupons for seats. There
was less talk this morning of whom
would be named as the new moderator
than at any general assembly for
many years. 1t seems to be taken by
consent that the place will go to DR..
James D. Moffat, president of Wash
ington and Jefferson college, Washing
ton, Pa.
The question which overshadows
all others before the assembly and one
which will be approached with great
caution, is that of taking the Cumber.
land branch into the general assembly.
While the church in the north has
voted overwhelming in favor of the
proposition, and the Cumberland
church has given consent by a small
majority, the commissioners to the as
sembly realizes there was a difference
of opinion on the question. Presby-
terians in the southwest are against
the proposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Roiestuenskx Is Not Sick.

st. Petersburg, May 18.-The feeling
expressed here that owing to the re-
ported nervous breakdown of Vice Ad-
miral Rojestyensky the Russian fleet
would lose its commander is untrue.
The admiralty today authorized the
statement that RojestvensKy has not
applied to be relieved from duty. How
ever, the condition of the Russian adj
mirals health continues to be a source
of anxiety. 1t is confirmed that the
report that he had applied is to be re-
lieved may have arisen out of the vir-
tual decision in view of the condition
of Rojestvensky's health to send Vice
Admiral Birileff to Vladivostok where
in the event of his success in the com
ing battle will take over the supreme
command of the Russian naval forces
in the Far East and occupy a position
similar to that of the late Vice Ad-
miral Makaroff at Port Arthur and of
Vice Admiral Skrydroff at Vladivostok.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Wash Dress Goods.

Tule de Norde Ginghams,
will be &c per yard. Just for
this sale only.
We are going to try you.
listen, our 1212c 15c and 18c
Mercerized Chambry will be
Sc and 1Oc. Don't come a
week later and ask for the
same goods at the same price.
We cannot afford it.
We have ten bales of yard
vide Sea Island at Sc pei
yard Retter get a bolt right
now, One bolt to a customer
No more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Mrs. chadwIck,s Property sold

Cleveland, O., May 18.-At the sale
today by trustee in bankruptcy, Ma
than Loeser, of the Chadwick home
stead at Euclid avenue and Geneseo
street, the highest bid was $4,000,
made by ex-Judge w w Boynton, on
behalf of the Savings Deposit Bank
and Trust company, of Elyria, O., the
holder of mortg We, which, with in
terest, amounts to about $43, 900. The
property was appraised at $4,000. A
lot in Lincoln avenue was bid up to
81 ,650,. while the third piece offered, a
small lot valued at 5000, had one bid
of $3.50. DR.. Chadwick was present
at the sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
BIG STEAMER is FLoATED.
After Being Aground SO Hours ocean
Liner Proceeds on Voyaue,

After Being Aground SO Hours Ocean
Liner Proceeds on Voyage.
New York May 18.-After lying for
96 hours firmly imbeded in the sandy
bottom of Flynn's Knoll, the shoal
three-quarters of mile off Sandy
Hook, the giant Cunard liner Caronia,
was floated today. AS the big ship
glided into deep water and swung
half around, apparently uninjured from
her mishap, a cheer went up from the
passengers who had been involuntary
prisoners almost within sight of the
New York docks since last Tuesday
They had begun to c.a1e under their
prolonged stay on the sand bar and
many had almost abandoned hope that
the voyage would be continued with
out the further annoying delays that
trans-shipping would involve.
The Caronia came off the shoal with
her stern pointing out to sea and al
once started to steam back toward the
city. 1t was supposed that this was
because the narrow snip channel did
not afford sufficient sea room for the
big steamer to swing around and it was
believed that she would run up to
Gravesend bay and once more turn
her nose toward the sea and again
begin the long-delayed voyage across
the Atlantic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Preachers Unique Record.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 18.-Rev.
J. H. Maynard, aged rs years, one of
the most remarkable ministers in
Michigan, is dead at Sparta. For sev-
eral years he was president of the
state association of Free Baptists and
held other prominent offices in that
denomination. During his pastorate
Rev Mr.. Maynard offlciated at 1000
weddings, and preached more than
1,500 funeral sermons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Mo News From Yachts.

Newport, R. l.. May 18.-The yachts
which started yesterday from Sandy
Hook in the transatlantic race had
not yet been sighted from the Nan
tucket Shoals lightship off which they
were to make their first turn, up to
8 a. m. today A wireless message
from the lightship gave the weather
and sea conditions as follows:
At O'Clock this morning the wind
was in the northeast; light breeze, 1S
miles an hour. Fog. Sea smooth. Ba
rometer 2S.67. Fog all night. Nc
yachts in sight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-19
Shoes.

Well, we have not much
time to tell you about our
Shoes. A word or two is
enough. Oxfords, Sandals,
Slippers, Low Cuts, and
High Cuts. Gents and La
dies, Misses, Boys and Babies,
Latest styles. If you do not
see them your cannot appre-
ciate them.