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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
MRS. q. T. KILLER.

Mrs. IF. Hitler, who for over fifty
years has been a resident of this
county, and of DEBORAH since 1862,
passed away at her home OH Main
street at 2 :15 O'Clock Sunday morning,
from bladder trouble. after an illness
of about week.
Elizabeth Hinterman was born June
30. 1914, in Canton Zurich. Switzer-
land. and came to Winneshiek county
w it'll her parents in March, 1855. set
thing on farm near Spillville, where
she lived until married July 10, 1862,
to G. f. Hitler. when she came to
DEBORAH, apd has since lived here.
Her hubsand, three sons and five
daughters, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry
Miller, of Calmar, and Mrs. Jos.
Winkler, of Centralia, ILL.,, survive
her. The funeral services were held
yesterday afternoon, Revs. M. Willett
and VIM. Mcvettie officiating, with
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
FINE CONCRETE BRIDGE.
TO BE BUILT OVER RIVER NEXT YEAR.
Board of Supervisors Let Contract for
Substantial Concrete Bridge of
Modern Design Over River
Between East and
West Side.

Yesterday morning the Board OF
Supervisors closed the contract with
n. M. Stark & Co., of Des Moines,
one of the most prominent bridge firms
in this section, for a substantial and
modern concrete bridge over the Up
per Iowa river between the east and
west sides of DEBORAH TO replace the
present structure, which has been
condemned for some time past.
The new bridge will be of solid
concrete, 1862 feet long and 26 feet
wide including sidewalks. 1t will
have two concrete spans 81 feet in
length, and the contract is for $l5, 00O
for the bridge complete. Beneath the
water in the river heavy steel tie
rods will be run to reinforce and
strengthen the abutements. AT the
sides ON the top will be handsome
ornamental balustrades. 1t will be a
modern structure in every respect, and
must be completed by September 10.
1906.
This is but another step in the mat
ter of permanent modern improvements
For some time there has been fears
that the old bridge which spans the
river at this point would give way,
and in providing for replacing it with
a substantial structure such as -adorns
many other Iowa cities, the board
have acted wisely. Concrete is
recognized as the building material OF
the age, apd such bridge ought to
stand for an indefinite period. This
action of the board will no doubt meet
with universal approval.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Frank Cratsenberg Appointed Surveyor

Yesterday morning the Board of
Supervisors took up the matter of the
the appointment of county surveyor
to fill out the unexpired term of G.
f. Schenck, who recently resigned,
and appointed Frank Cratsenberg, of
Burr Oak, to fill the vacancy. In our
opinion no better choice could have
been made. Mr.. Cratsenberg has been
engaged in government surveying in
Wyoming for couple of years past,
and is thoroughly competent to
perform the duties of the Office.
He is young, energetic, courteous and
accommodating. and will no doubt be
of valuable service to the county in
this respect.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Three Lectures by Father Lambert.

Arrangements have been made for a
series of intellectual treats for the
beginning of the year. in series OF
three lectures on January 2. and 4
by Father Lambert, one of the best
known Catholic divines and most
prominent lecturers of the country.
He is deep student. profound
philosopher and his lectures will be
entertaining as we'll as highly in
structive. He will speak upon" Women
and Society and "Spiritualism"
two subjects which are always OF
timely interest His other subjec
has not yet been selected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
X. p. HOFFLAND.

Knut Peterson Holland, one of the
well known farmers of Madison town
ship, passed away very suddenly
on Sunday. He went to church as
usual in the morning. and during the
dinner hour was taken with a severe
headache, soon afterward going to
bed. He rapidly grew worse and a
physician was summoned, but he
passed away at A 10 p. m. He was
born in Norway, coming to America
in 1856 and to Winneshiek county in
1860. He leaves wife and one son
to mourn his loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
A. B. ANDERSON.
church.

The news of the sudden death OF
Mr.. A. B. Anderson. the we'll known
shoemaker, on Saturday morning,
came as shock to the many who
knew him as robust, hearty man.
He arose as usual Saturday morning
and while kindling the fire was sud-
den taken sick, and dropped on the
bed near by, expiring within a few
moments, before assistance or physi-
cans could De summoned. The cause
of his death was heart failure.
Andrew b. Anderson was born May
8, lS47, in Wang, Valders. Norway,
and came TO America when he was
twenty-five years old, coming direct
to DEBORAH, where he has resided for
the past thirty years. He was
married to Mary Grothland, of Guam
dahl, and to this union was born four
children, two bows who have preceded
him, and two daughters. Mrs. Ida
Hanson. of Albert Lea, Mimi, and
Beatta, who. with the wife and
m other, survive to mourn the loss OF
one. who was all that father
could be to his family. An in.
dustrious, honest, upright citizen, 9
man whom everyone respected and
esteemed, his sudden demise will be
universally mourned.
The funeral services were held from
the home at two O'Clock Yesterday
afternoon, and from the United
Lutheran church at 2 80 O'Clock, Rev
]. o. Haugen officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Homeseekers' Excursion.

On November 2lst homeseekers
excursion will be run from DEBORAH
70 Houston, Texas, good TO return
within twenty-one DAYS, stopover
privileges at any point going or
coming Fare for round trip $24. go,
via the Rock Island An excellent
opportunity TO see the fine country of
Texas. Land can be bought from 81
per acre up, with forty years time. I
>ar cent interest Cheaper than a
can pay taxes.
F.W. Northup,
Immigrant Agent,
DEBORAH, Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Don't Forget

to bring four ears CT corn. Select
the best, and Won will have as good
show on the next one. $40 and 50
prizes. Ben Bear.
I'VE have just received a large
supply of San Felice cigars, the best
five cent straight cigar in the city.
Come in and try one Brunt & Par
man.
We want TO make good show of
Winneshiek County's corn. 1t only
takes four of your best ears of corn
and we can make the finest display in
Iowa. Bears.
1t is pleasure to take DR.. Dade S
Little Liver Pills and enjoy their
tonic effect upon the liver. -Bruut &
Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Live Stock Exposition. Chicago, Dec D 9th

The Rock Island system has arrang-
ed to sell round trip tickets at all of
it's stations to Chicago for the above
occasions at one fare plus So. Tickets
will be on sale Dec. 3-6 inclusive.
good returning until Dec. 10th.
For full information call ON nearest
ticket agent, or address JNO. G..
FARMER, Division Passenger Agent
Cedar Rapids, Ia. 45-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15

Every man owes it to himself and
his family to matser trade or pro-
fession. Read the display advertise
ment of the six Morse Schools of Tele-
graphy. in this issue and learn how
easily young man or lady ma learn
telegraphy and be assured position.
3l-4mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
The Corn Contest

Has been postponed till Nov. 10th.
It's yet time to bring US four ears OF
your best corn and get the prizes. SIC
and s., first and second prizes. The
corn exhibit will be made on the east
side of our store building, Saturday,
Nov. 18th. 1t will be a fine show and
worth your while TO see it. Ben Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Annual Fire Department Dance.

The DEBORAH fire department is
making extensive preparations for it's
annual department masquerade dance,
which will be held on Thanksgiving
night. The best of music will be pro-
vided, strict order kept, and every
thing possible done to make the oc-
casion an enjoyable one, and we hope
that the boys will realize handsomely
from it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
To The Public.

wish to anounnce that the firm OF
Sayre & Berg, of which have for the
last year and three mon hs, been the
Junior member, has been mutually
dissolved. have re-opened law
office over N. r. Groff's hardware
store in DEBORAH, Iowa, where / will
henceforth conduct general law bust.
ness. and W here / viii be pleased &c
meet my friends
N M. BERG,
Attorney -at-law.
Dated November Ii, 1905.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
The Irish PawnbrOkers. >

The famous Irish comedians. Davis
and Mack, are coming this way with
their popular skit "The Irish Pawn
brokers. =" and will be seen on the local
boards shortly. The company as in the
past is first class and the stars have
done themselves proud in the selec-
ton of their assistant fun makers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
MISS MARY MAYO.

Miss Mary Mayo, who has been the
housekeeper in the family of the late
Col. w. r. Baker since they came TO
DEBORAH many years ago, died at the
family home Saturday morning, aged
eighty years. She was born in Eng
land, and came here with the Baker
family in 1865 and has lived with them
since. A private funeral was held on
Monday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Girls Win i'm tasket Ball.

The girls basket ball team of the
DEBORAH high school went to Calmar
Saturday ana PLAYED a game with
the Calmar team, winning by the score
of IL to 9. 1t is reported to have been
a very close and interesting game ..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Notice.

Miss 10 Marsh Will return home the
goth, and will resume her dancing
and physical culture classes after that
date. ANY one wishing to take
lessons will please phone or call.
Standard phone 50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
interment in Phelps cemetery.

lnterment In Phelps cemetery.
Mrs. Hitler was woman whom
everyone esteemedtfor her unassuming,
cheerful disposition, her love for her
home and family, and her many
womanly virtues. Her life was devoted
to her home and family, who will
deeply mourn her taking away. The
bereaved husband and family have
the sympathy of all in their sorrow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
TO all YOemen.

All members and visiting Yeomen
are earnestly requested to be present
at the meeting next Tuesday evening.
Initiation and refreshments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Farm for Trade.

A fine unimproved quarter near
Aberdeen at $780, Want small house
at not over $1,000. balance cash. M.
M. Graf, Cresco, Iowa. 45tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15

Everything you eat will taste
good and do good If you take Ring S
Dyspepsia Tablets. --Brunt 81 Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
Wood Saving.

epared to do wood saving
r-saw at 90, 60 and 70 cents
Satisfaction guaranteed.
K. V. Gil cite.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-15
N. M. BERG
Attorney la W

Dated November II, 1905.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
INTERURBAN HAPPENINGS

Bowling, July 6, 'O5
Miss May Beard and Charles Ken
dali spent the 4th at Cleveland with
relatives.
Many Bowling people enjoyed the
4th at Luclley and Waterville.
G. Dennis, wife and son, are visit
ing relatives in Alabama this week.
Mrs. Ray Carter is quite sick.
James Hayes, wife and baby are en-
joying a months visit in Michigan.
E. w. DeVerna, who has been visit
ing in Canada returned home on Tues
day.
The ladies AID of the NJ. E. church
will hold their regular meeting at the
home of Mrs. Binger and will serve
dinner at 10 cents.
M. d. Bruce and wife and Ray Car
ter and wife were guests of Alya Hum
and family on Sunday afternoon.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
Want your moustache or beard
a beautiful brown or rich black? Use
ELECTRIC RAILWAY MERGER.

A deal has been sonsummated by
which the Widener-Elkins syndicate
of Philadelphia, takes over the Tole-
do, Bowling Green & Southern trac
tion line by purchase. The transfer
it is said will take place August l.
1t has been given out that this deal
means through service by trolley line
between Toledo and Cincinnati The
Widener-Ellins syndicate now ownes
the Dayton-Cincinnat line, so that by
building a connecting link between
Lima and Findlay the through line
will be complete
This means that the T., B. G. e. S.
I. is to become one of the principal
electric trunk lines in the country.
1t is also said that the purchase of
the Toledo, Bowling Green &c South
ern is but an incident of the gigantic
scheme which the Widener-Elkins
syndicate purposes to develop in the
near future. Word comes from In
dianapolis that plans for an immense
holding company, which will take over
all the electric lines entering that
city, are understood to be approach
ing completion by the syndicate. 1t
Is said the new company will be called
the Consolidated Traction company.
If the story has foundation it may
be assumed that the new organization
contemplates taking many OF the
western Ohio lines, including the To
ledo, Bowling Green e Southern and
the Toledo Urban &c Interurban into
the deal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07

One of the sea lions in the Wal
bridge park at Toledo has recently
died, from the effects, it is said, of
the Maumee river water with which
it was supplied. This is interesting
news to Perrysburg people at this
time, when some of our citizens advo-
cate supplying the village with riyer
water through the proposed water
works system. 1t is also said that
the G. HI. e d. r. r. may, possibly,
contract to supply their engines with
water if the river water is used. In
this connection the question arises
Is the new water works system to be
established for the purpose of sup
plying the railroad company chiefly,
or was it the intention of the people
to have supply of water that could
be used for drinking as we'll as wash
ing buggies and sprinkling lawns?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Board of Trustees of Public
Affairs met in regular session at s
o'clock p. m. Present Chas. l.. Koch,
Norman L. Hanson and Geo. Munger.
The surety bond of the clerk was ex-
amined and accepted.
The clerk was instructed to CORE
spond with the proper official of the
G. III. & D. Ry. Co. to determine
whether contract to supply water to
the G. H. & D. Ry. Co. here could be
entered into, in the event that the
Maumee river was used as a source of
waterCsupply.
A proposal for preparation of plans
and specifications and supervision of
the work of construction of our in
tended water works plant was sub
mitted by Riggs & Sherman, Toledo,
o., and placed on file.
The clerk was instructed to send
our list of consulting engineers, dup
licates in blank of the proposal sub
mitted by Riggs & Sherman, in order
to make all proposals uniform, and to
put same on competitive basis.
June %, 1905
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
BANKS OF THE MAUMEE.

1t is pleasing fact that whoever
has lived portion of his life in Per
rysburg carries with him wherever he
may go, a feeling of love for the old
town.
Miss Mary 1. Carroll, formerly of
this place, but now teacher in Salt
Lake City, Utah, has written a new
song which is published and IS meet
ing with rapid sale, the words of
which are as follows:
| am dreaming tonight of the old home
OF the old home so far away,
And in fancy again child / roam
On the banks of the Maumee
On the banks of the Maumee
On the banks of the Maumee
| would l were child again
On the banks of the Maumee.
The years have been many and long
Since | wandered far from thee
But life holds no ties so strong
AS those form'd on the Maumee
On the banks of the Maumee
On the banks of the Maumee
But life holds no ties so strong
AS those banks of the Maumee.
When the span of life is past
And my soul from care is free
May sleep in peace at last
On the banks OF the Maumee
On the banks of the Maumee
On the banks of the Maumee
May | sleep in peace, in peace at last
On the banks of the Maumee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07

Once more the President has exer-
cised his good Offices in behalf of
peace to good effect. Unable to se-
cure an agreement to an armistice be-
tween the Russians and the Japanese,
he made urgent representations to
both regarding the necessity, from a
humane standpoint, of arranging for
an early date for the peace confer
ence, with the result that both bellig-
erents have now agreed to haye their
plenipotentiaries in Washington and
ready for business sometime during
the first ten days in August.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
A GRIM TRAGEDY

is daily enacted, in thousands of
homes, as Death claims. in each one,
another victim of Consumption or
Pneumonia. But when Coughs and
Colds are properly treated, the tragedy
is averted. f. G. Huntley, of Oklan-
don, Ind, writes: my wife had the
consumption, and three doctors gave
her up Finally she took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, which cured her,
and today she is well and strong" 1t
kills the germs of all diseases. One
dose relieves. Guaranteed at soc and
$l.OO by Bowers & Comstock, drug
glsts. Trial bottle free.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
BOWLING GREEN RACES.

The annual meet of the Bowling
Green Trotting association started off
rather inauspiciously on the afternoon
o. the Fourth, the rain interfering
with the sport and maxine heavS
track. However, all of the three
events as advertised were finished.
There was good sized crowd on
the opening day and they were af-
forded some real racing, The feature
OF the first days sport was the 2:17
pace with a field of five horses which
was won by Eugene G in straight
heats. The third heat was made in
a driving rain.
The 2:25 pace was won by Marks.
Florence Betterton took second mon
ey and Katie Welch third. Time,
2:S6A, 2:26A. 2:24A, 1926.
In the 2:3O trot Begun took first
money, Carrie Axinite second and
Barlander third. Time 2:SS; 2:s4&,
2:31h.
The 2:17 pace was won by Eugene
c., Harry X. taking second place,
Queen of Hearts third and Mollie b.
fourth. Time 2:2Oh, 2:1S&, 2:2OA.
With favorable weather the racing
program for the entire meet will be
carried out as advertised.
Many witnesses were called from
Bowling Green, and their testimony
was of a most direct nature In ad-
dltion the contracts made by Nuren-
berger were introduced as evidence.
Nurenberger made a poor witness
under the severe cross-examination
and offered as palliation for his Of
fense that the government had prom
ised all old soldiers 100 acres Of laad
and lied about it, making his offense
no worse than that of the country
for which he fought.
G. S. Ely of Bowling Green, created
a sensation during the trial by claim
ing that threats were made against
his life IL he did not leave the state
so as not to testify on the trial AT
ter the verdict Nurenberger was
placed in charge of deputy marshal
and his bonds placed at $4,000 pend
ing motion for a new trial.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
PROMINENT NEW ZEALANDER
TELlSO OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE

George Shirtcliffe, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, Wellington,
N. H., has recently arrived in this
country on tour of sightseeing and
pleasure. Much of the progress which
New Zealand has made during the
past few years he attributed to the
fact that the influence of their women
is brought into public affairs. He said (:
"Hhe island colony is far ahead of
all the other colonies of the empire in
her endeavors to cope with the great
yeXed questions of modern society by
means of direct legislation.
Woman suffrage which prevails
throughout New Zealand is one of the
greatest forces in the publication of
society that can be imagined. In all
matters affecting morals or education,
the women of the colony exercise their
franchise irrespective of their hus-
bands political leanings. In matters
purely political l believe that in tho
great majority of cases they duplicate
their husbands votes.
AS result of this, the colony is
governed by local option and the sale
of liquor lis absolutely forbidden in
many territories. i am confident
though personally am not in favor of
prohibition, that within a short time
we shall have prohibition throughout
the island"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07

The death of Secretary Hay and
his consequent loss to the cabinet
must prove the occasion of grave re-
gret to Americans throughout the
land and irrespective of party. Mr..
Hay has administered the affairs of
state with singular ability and has
won not only the gratitude of Ameri-
cans but the respect and admiration
OF the world. His policies have been
sane, conservative and farseeing; his
diplomacy frank and direct, as op-
posed to the underhand and indirect
methods which the statesmen of the
old world have so long regarded as
essential to success in diplomacy.
Like other men, he has made his mis-
takes, but when one considers the
important character of the affairs he
has had to deal with they appear
small and of minor importance. More
oyer, like other great men, he has had
the courage to recognize his errors
and to change his course when he APP
preciated that he had given a wrong
direction to the Ship of State. But
admirable as has been Mr.. Hays ad-
ministration of the portfolio of State,
it is in another capacity that his SER
vices have proved of most value to
his country and in which he will most
seriously be missed.
Unostentatious and generally un-
known, Secretary Hays influence on
President Roosevelt has been more
potent for good than that of any other
member OF the present cabinet OF
the entire cabinet he has been the one
member who has called the President
by his first name and who has occa-
slonally referred to him as "my boy"
He has been the only man, since
Messrs. Root and Knox left the cabi-
net, Who could say to the President
Your course is injudicious" in a way
that carried conviction to Mr.. Roose-
welt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07
CHOLERA INFANTuM.

Child not Expected to Live from One
Hour to Another, but Cured by
Chamberlaln's coIic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy
Ruth, the little daughter of E. N.
Dewey of Agnewville. Va was SER
iously ill Of cholera snfantum last
summer. I'VE gave hel up and did
not expect her to live from one hour
to another" he says. "IAappened to
think of Chamberlains Collc, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and got a bot
tic OF 1t from the store. In five hours
saw change for the better. We kept
Or giving it and before she had taken
the half of one small bottle she was
Well This remedy is for sale by
Bowers q Comstock.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-07

A. c. Grouse, who has been connect
ell with the Toledo Times for the
past five years, has purchased the
interest of S. A. Canary and Celia
Canary in the Wood County Tribune
Co. and becomes secretary, treasurer
and business manager of the company.
He will move to Bowling Green later
in the season.
1t is understood that several thous-
and dollars will be expended in i'm
proving the plant. with the view of
making it one of the best newspaper
plants in the county. ]. T. Hutchinson
remains as editor and w. ]. Digby
as advertising manager.