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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

easy for her; always to be taken to
drive; to be advised with regarding
matters of entertainment; to receive
weighty Christmas boxes; to be for
given for infraction of the rules, how
ever fragrant; to enjoy many priv
leges not accorded to the daughters
of less wealthy patrons of the school;
to have her dresses from Paris. to
spend her vacations in Europe and to
play the Princess Bountiful' at all
times. Most men blunder about the
lives of young heiresses; but old
maids like Marie Corelli are even
more absurd in their characterize
lions of the young person of large in
herited wealth.
Men writer's are generally nearer
right, you think, than woman I
asked, in surprise.
Yes, they theorize less than wri-
tiers of my sex" was the reply Il
should judge that, as rule, they Sc
lect some living model and observe
her carefully for months before they
begin to write: but women generally
think they understand their Own
kind and sail right in 1 hope you'll
pardon that bit of slang. but it exact
ly hits of the thought in my mind
themselves, or to take a case"
Exactly the idea,"I FASTENED to
suggest. Let us take your own case"
The awakening" Of an Heiress.
Exactly; nothing could be better"
said my instructress- My father died
when I was IA, and I was sent to a
convent. where remained in almost
total seclusion for four years Of
course, 1 knew my father had been a
very wealthy man; 1 realized that
the family lived in luxury; but I
hadn't been aroused to the fact that
the moment I made my appearance in
society the chase would begin and
Id be run to earth like any other fox
In fact, not until the advent of what
Is called society journalism did /
begin to give myself airs Ny picture
Vas published at least twice before I
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

from one of my American suitors and
tickets for a box at the opera came
from the other. The flowers were sent
to me, but the opera box was dis
creetly sent to my mother.
But, why continue In detail. This
thing lasted for a month. We couldn't
go shopping without running against
one of these three men. The shy
chap became the most determined
it's often SO. When we met one or
the other of the men in shops, gloves
or yards of lace would be bought for
mythical cousins or sisters.
A Duel in the TyroI.
1.-THE baron followed us across Eu-
rope to Venice. He no longer forced
his presence upon me, but made him.
self felt by sending flowers. We gave
up Rome, hurried to ST. Moritz, in the
Engadine; but the first time mamma
and I walked in the Thier Garten we
met the French baron. In desperation
I telegraphed to Paris to the quieter
of my two ad mirers and he came to
ST. Moritz within "a hours. Mother
never knew 1 had done this; but the
baron had begun to show his true
character. He started a scandal about
me; and the New Yorker, who was
early to hear it, gave the frog-eater a
terrible thrashing. When the baron
sent second to my friend, the New
Yorker threw him out of the cafe in
which he was sitting. Then he had
two duels on his hands instead of one.
I am ashamed to say it, but we slip
ped off at night and left my friend in
the lurch. He fought the baron and
got wound in an arm. The second
had a bad reputation as card sharp;
so he was ineligible to a meeting.
I'VE thought we were safely hidden
at Wiesbaden. I hired a big German
courier, but soon discovered him in
conversation with the baron, who had
followed us to Germany. We dis
charged the courier and hurried to
London. The baron always followed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

us. He was financed by a marriage
broker.
I'VE hurried home to New York;
went to Los Angeles, where the baron
soon made his appearance. Thence
we travelled to Florida, always sha-
dowed by this man. He had shaken
of his two competitors. Finally, in
sheer desperation, mamma and / de-
cided that i should marry the New
Yorker who had sat on deck and
watched me with his big blue eyes.
The event was neatly brought about
by mamma-her excuse for sending
after the man being gratitude for his
noble conduct in defending me from
the Frenchman- We were married at
st. Thomas that spring"
His Last Play.
4Is that the end of the baron?"
asked, regretfully.
No, indeed; the night before the
wedding the door bell rang. 1 hap
pened to be in the parlor alone. Be
fore I realized what was occurring, a
man pushed past the butler at the
door and entered the apartment He
was the baron. In burning lam
guage, he avowed his devotion and
said he'd kill himself right there, if 1
didn't abandon my promise to marry
the American The butler slipped out
and brought a policeman. Just as
the baron had thrown himself upon
his knees and seized my hand a big
blue-eyed officer entered and took
Frenchy by an ear. I gave the cop
per a large bill to lose his prisoner
before he got to the station house
Next day I was married and we
sailed abroad All. that was ten
years ago and the good fellow to
whom 1 gave myself has goae to .
better world"
And the baronf'
Is alive and back in the United
States for a winter campaign He is
in Chicago at present, I see by the
papers Any kind of an hefress will
suit him and 1 hope he will catch one
of the large-footed kind before he
hears that ! am widow"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

clans. The man who really hustled
about and brought me lemons and
brandy and ginger ale didn't impress
me nearly as much as the other chap,
who sat stolidly in front of me gazing
into my face in honest sympathy
When the weather moderated. and I
went to the dining saloon for the first
time, one of the men had a seat along
side me and the other was next to
mother. By this time the men had
ceased to disguise their hatred of
each other. So it continued all the
way across. Mother knew the young
men and expressed no preference.
The night we sighted the Scilly
Islands, on Lands End, a new COM
plication appeared in the form of q
French nobleman, who had been in
troduced by the captain of the ship
early in the voyage, but who had
waited, apparently, until the Ameri-
can lovers quarreled- He was deEo-
ton itself; especially did he cultivate
mamma trick that 1 could see
through, but that flattered her.
Couldn't Lose Them.
when we took the train at Havre,
man ensconced themselves in our
compartment. During that four hours
trip / expected to see murder done
Only the presence of mother and me
prevented the more aggressive of the
Americans from throttling Frenchy.
When we reached St Lazarre station,
mamma sent her maid to order a cab
for the Hotel Continental. The octroi
didn't detain ms and aS VIC drovo 80
mamma repeated her direction to the
driver so that our friends could hear
it Before we reached the boulevard,
however, she stopped the cab and
changed the order to the Hotel Hol-
land, neat little place in the Rue de
Ia Paix. We Congratulated ourselves
upon our stratagem, but the baron's
card came up that same evening. as
we were dressing for dinner. Hardly
had mother sent her regrets down
stairs before a box OF flowers arrived
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

had my 1awakeningi' Then I fancied
myself person of quality
Orphan girls assured of fortunes
are the victims of most pestiferous
and persistent onslaught from seekers
of money for charity. All manner of
schemes that will separate them from
their money, present or prospective,
are presented to them. I had all these
experiences and many more; but re-
garded them as part of my education.
convinced myself by elaborate rea-
soning that when I entered society,
with the prestige that my popular
mother would be able to give me, the
end of my troubles would come.
Young girls, like young men, fan
cy that they are taught by expert
ence; but such is not the case. No
man or woman under 80 ever has
profited by previous experience of his
or her own!"
The Money Hunt.
What happened when you finally
came home from SCHOOL," I asked.
MY dear mother had already de-
cided that I should go abroad, and the
glamor of the ocean voyage attracted,
fascinated me. We sailed on one of
the French boats, and before we had
passed the Narrows I had exchanged
greetings with two of my men
friends, unexpectedly called to Eu-
rope on business I was surprised
to find these men aboard; but mann
ma wasn't. She looked at me archly
and proudly, as she whispered:
my dear, the chase has begun!
Treat them all alike
81 didn't understand the meaning
of the words then, but I did before 4S
hours had passed. 1 wasn't really
seasick, but 1 had the pallor, the
headache and all the premonitory
symptoms. These two men danced
attendance upon me every minute of
the days and. evenings. One would
have imagined them licensed physi-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Eight or ten steamers are entering
the port of New York every week,
bringing hundreds of Americans
home to their native land.
Among these passengers are al
ways a few American heiresses, trav-
cling with their parents or profession
ally chaperoned. OF late years it has
become quite an industry for widows
who have been left with less of the
worlds goods than they were accus-
toned to enjoy during the days of
the dear Departed to take parties
of young women to the Mediterrane-
an, and especially on the Egyptian
tours. Such parties are to be met in
all parts of Europe. This subject was
brought to mind very forcibly by a
conversation with an amiable young
widow, encountered at an evening re-
ception during the past week, writes
Julius Chambers, in the Brooklyn
Eagle
She has made the European trip
many times, and, knowing every de-
tail of her history, it wasn't difficult
to turn the conversation into chan
mel that would necessarily involve her
own experiences as an heiress.
THE general impression doubtless
Is that young woman who has come
into fortune, or is sure to do so,
leads life of joy and contentment,"
said my companion Her troubles
are somewhat less than the annoy
ances to which rich young girl who
has not attained her majority is sub
5ected- In the latter case, passion af-
fected by her suitors is less ard ent;
but the thought always uppermost in
the minds of her men friends is to
keep in the ring until the girls stat
us is fixed.
A True Autobiography.
beginning with her boarding school
days, after she has cut loose from the
apron strings of a governess, she is
popularity supposed to have the favor
lite seat at table; to have lessons made
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Portland Cement Rock.

As is generally known, a project has
been on foot for some time for the
establishment of a Portland Cement
Works here, on the property of
Maurice Halloran. Mr.. Holloran re-
Gently sent to the Iowa Agricultural
College at Ames samples of rock from
his quarry, which was tested by Prof.
Boyer, with the following very salts
factory result, and it is hoped that the
project may soon be under way:
Ames, Iowa, April 10, 1905.
Mr.. Maurie HOlloran,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
My Dear Sir Il hand you herewith
analysis of limestone sent in some
time since by you;
Insoluble ... 6.S7
Iron and Ilumlna -. LOO
Calcium carbonate. $50
Magnesium carbonate 1855
The limestone as you will notice is
fairly pure and would no doubt prove
serviceable in the manufacture OF
Portland Cement when combined with
the shale of the proper composition.
l shall be pleased to give you any
other information that l can
Yours very truly,
S. w. Boyer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
A Double Wedding.

Saturday, April IA. at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. d. Everingham, Mr..
John Farnsworth and Miss Mable
Everingham-Mr. Philip Kratz and
Miss Bertha Everingham, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev.
Kirby of the Baptist church officiating
Promptly at half past two, as the
strains of the wedding march were
borne upon the air, the grooms entered
together and took their respective
places. Following them came the
sister brides accompanied by their
father, who presented each to the
gentleman of her choice. After the
ceremony, which was an impressive
one, congratulations followed The
brides were dressed exactly alike in
pure white and each carried bouquet
of cream roses. The grOOms wore the
conventional black. Fine music was
furnished by Mrs. Arnold and son 10
Lawler, and Mrs. Moon sang the solo,
Beautiful. I" She responded to an
encore with pretty ballad entitled
"Come with me. A" Delicious refresh
ments were served at four O'Clock.
The presents were numerous. useful
and valuable. There were guests from
Minneapolis, Manchester, Strawberry
Point, Elma, Lawler and DEBORAH.
The contracting parties are among
Howard county's most highly esteemed
young people and all join in wishing
them happy and prosperous life. =
CreScO Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
Proceedings Of the Board Of Supervisors at
the April Adjourned Session.
April 23. 1906. l 80 D. m

April 90, 1906, 80 p. m.
Board met as per adjournment.
Present members-Nicholson Kubish,
Hover and Jewell absent Wolfenber-
ger.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
Moved, seconded and carried that
the assessment of lots 8, g. and 10 of
Hangs addition to Spillville, Iowa,
on property of Lena Kabat be corrected
and reduced from $500 to $1,000, the
same being clerical error by the
assessor.
The remainder of the afternoon was
taken up in discussing bridge work
throughout the county.
The per diem and mileage was on
motion allowed as follows:
M. j. Nicholson, day and 10 miles,
$5. 80.
M. A. Kubish, l day and Is miles,
So. 80.
Edwin Hover, day and IL miles,
$5. 10.
B. E. Jewell, 1 day and a miles,
81. 40.
The minutes were read and ON mo-
ton approved.
M. J. NICHOLSON.
Attest: Chairman.
l. LINNEVOLD
County Auditor and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Bankers Convention Today.

The convention of Group Four, Iowa
Bankers Association, will be held in
this city today, according to the pro-
gram published in our last issue. The
program at the court house this after
noon will consist of subjects pertain
ing to the banking business. The
visitors will be rendered a banquet at
the Winneshiek at 6 80 O'Clock by the
banks of DEBORAH, and this evening
will be taken in a party to hear the
lecture of Ebert Hubbard at the
Grand. Arrangements have.been made
TO entertain them in true DEBORAH
style, and we are glad that they are
here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Wears one Coat Thirty Years.

A relic well worth keeping was
obtained by Ben Bear on Saturday, as
a souvenir of his thirtieth business
anniversary. 1t is coat which he
sold TO Martin Hanson. who lives
north of town, thirty years ago, when
he first started in the clothing bust
ness, and which Mr. Hanson has worn
ever since. The coat is still in much
better condition than one would
imagine it could be, and establishes a
record for the quality of goods sold by
Mr.. Bear, who procured it from Mr..
giving him in exchange for it new
suit of clothes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
District Court in Session.

The regular term of the district
court opened at the court house on
Monday afternoon, with Judge Hob
son on the bench. Monday and yester-
day was spent in reading the probate
and default dockets, and in considera-
tion of minor matters, and the first
case to come up, the DR.. Daubney
malpractice suit having been with
drawn, is that of the estate of the late
DIR. Moore VS.. The Modern Woodman
of America, for the collection of
insurance upon policy held by him.
The term may close this week, but
will probably extend into next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
DEBORAH District Conference.

The 58th semi-annual session of the
DEBORAH District Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church will be
held at Ridgeway May ii, 10 and 16.
The program begins Monday afternoon
at two O'Clock and continues until
Wednesday noon, and is well filled up
with papers, addresses, sermons and
dicussions on matters relating to the
ministry, the church and the Epworth
League. On Tuesday evening there
will be an address by Bishop j. HI.
Vincent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
will Pay San Francisco Insurance.

Copy of telegram received by H. D..
Paine, Special Agent for the Con-
tinental Fire Insurance Company of
New York:
Mr.. HI. d. Paine, DEBORAH, Iowa:
II San Francisco is wiped out, the
Continental loss cannot exceed two
and one half million dollars. After
paying our losses, we will have at
least fifteen million dollars of assets
left, if we lost two and One-half
million dollars.
Many other companies will fail.
Put your good business in the Con-
tinental. The safety-fund law under
which we operate and have special
fund ON deposit with New York state
authorities in Albany, would protect
any Continental policy holder if two
more cities should burn.
(Signed, Henry Evans, President
Continental Fire ms. Co.
April 20, 1906. III
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Daubney Malpractice Suit Withdrawn.

Just as we expected, at the opening
OF the district court Monday afternoon,
when the case was called for trial,
Atty. n. Willett withdrew the sl0, 600
malpractice suit which he filed against
DR.. f. W. Daubney early in the year,
it being evident that there were no
grounds for suit. Inasmuch as the
doctor had gone to the expense of en-
gaging attorneys to defend and secur-
ing evidence, etc., and for other
reasons which can easily be imagined,
the evident purpose of those who in
tiuenced the starting of the case was
fulfilled.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
John Hove Injured at Calmar.

John Hove, who has been employed
in the railroad yards at Calmar for
several years, was seriously injured on
Sunday, by being run over by train.
He jumped onto stock train to ride
across the yards, and in alighting
went under the wheels, breaking his
leg in two places, cutting deep cash
in his scalp, and sustaining internal
injuries, which it has been feared
might prove fatal. He is a brother OF
Mrs. f. J. Helwig of this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Parker-James Nuptials.

At Fort Dodge today will occur the
marriage of Mr.. Rupert Parker OF this
city to Miss Ruth James OF Fort
Dodge. They will return here tomor-
row and will make their home at the
Winneshiek hotel until Mr.. Parker
starts out to the races. The many
friends of Mr.. Parker will join us IN
extending to them heartiest congratu-
lations and best wishes and welcom-
ing his bride to DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
The Richest Man in the World.

The richest man in the world can
not have his kidneys replaced nor live
without them, so 1t is important not
to neglect these organs. If Folev's
Kidney Cure is taken at the first
sign of danger. the symptoms will dis
appear and your health will be rest
ored. as it Strengthens and builds up
these organs AS nothing else will. o.
car Bowman, Lebanon, Ky, writes
Il have used Foley's Kidney Cure
and take great pleasure in stating it
cured me permanently of kidney dis
ease, which certainly would have cost
me my life Brunt and Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
General Assembly. Presbyterian Church.

Des Moines, Ia, May 16th-29th,
1906. Account of the above occasion
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell round trip tickets to Des
Moines at only one fare plus SO. 90.
Tickets on sale May :4th to 23rd in
elusive. Final return limit May 3ist.
For further particulars apply to any
Great Western Agent or j. p. Elmer,
G.. p. A., st. Paul Mimi 1876.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

"Some weeks ago during the severe
winter weather both my wife and
myself contracted severe colds which
speedily developed into the worst
kind of la grippe with all its miser-
able symptoms, says Mr.. j. s. Egg.
lesion of Maple Landing, Iowa.
"Knees and joints aching, muscles
sore. head stopped up, eyes and nose
running, with alternate spells c1
chills and fever. We began using
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, aiding
the same with double dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
and by it's liberal use soon completely
knocked out the grip" Sold by Eng
bretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Base Ball Tomorrow.

The opening game of base ball for
the season of 1906 with Luther College
will be held on the home field tomor-
row afternoon. and--will be between
the State University of Iowa and
Luther College teams. The old time
rivalry of these two teams will be in
evidence, and both will dc. their level
best to win the first.game of the year:
Come out and encourage the boys
with your presence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Tennis Tournament.

Left Button intends to give another
handicap lawn tennis tournment the
first part of June He intends to make
this one outshine the one given last
year. This tournament will be doubles
instead of singles and will be open to
all tennis players over Is years OF age.
Full details will be given later.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Iowa Grand Army Encampment, Boone,
June 5-7

For this occasion. the Rock Island
lines have just arranged rate OF one
fare for the round trip from all points
in Iowa. Tickets ON sale, June AS,
good returning until June 18th, 1906.
I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
c. NJ. { ST. P. Excursions.

$57. 70 Los Angeles Calf. and return
account Convention Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine. Tickets on sale April
20 to May 5 1906. Final return limit
July 81, 1906. Liberal stop over priv
iliges. See Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
c. N. & ST. P. EXCURSIONS.

New Hampton, congressional con-
vention. Tickets on sale April %,
limit April 20. Rate of $l.60 for
round trip.
st. Paul, Federation of Womens
Clubs. Tickets ON sale May 2S-3l,
limit June 8. Fare $3.50 for round
trip.
Des Moines, Assembly Presbyterian
church. Tickets Oh sale May 1923,
limit May 81. Fare 81. so round trip.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Money Order.

After May LIST, the money order
window will be open from a.
m. until p IN. instead of closing al
D. M. as heretofore.
J. j. MARSH, p. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Two Horses and Goat Burned.

Fire at 80 O'Clock this morning
destroyed John Miller's barn near the
Milwaukee freight depot, and with it
two horses and goat. One horse was
gotten out safely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-25
Low Rates.

To North and South Dakota. Greatly
reducted rates made to North and
South Dakota and many points in
Northern Minnesota, via the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway,
every Tuesday during March and
April. For further information re-
garding rates, routes and train SER
vice, ask nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
way. or write today to +. A. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago. 9-3