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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

The first State poultry show OF the
Missouri State Poultry Association,
under direction Of the board appoint
ed by Governor Folk, will be held In
this city, December 0. The location
was decided on at q meeting OF the
board Monday, at the Laclede Hotel.
This afternoon, on the five O'Clock
Wabash, Pres, r. P. Bridgeman, OF
Oregan, Mo-, j. A. Maxwell, OF Fay
cite and A. B Drescher, of Hannibal,
arrived here to be the guests OF ". 3.
Turner, another member Of the board
who resides in this city. These gen.
tlemen will go over the local field and
decide on a place 10 hold what prom
ises to be the largest Poultry show 10
the United States II not In the World.
For the last fifteen years the show
has been held at various points over
the State under the auspices Of a pri.
vate association, but last winter the
General Assembly Of Jefferson City
passed an act making the Association
a State organization and appropriat-
ing 5000 annually for its support.
This is double the amount appropriate
ed by Kansas and Nebraska for their
State poulty shows.
j. A. Heether, of Huntsville va ap-
pointed superintendent by the board,
and preparations made for a possible
entryo OF 5000 birds. From three dollars
the first prize for a Pen has been raised
to ten dollars and the single entry
first prizes have been made five dol
lars Ia place OF the former one dollar
and a half. These are higher prizes
than are offered at anyother show in
this country.
The show will probably be held in
the Grand Opera house and the entire
Business Mems Association who have
guaranteed 1t expense, which will not
exceed $4,000, will fall upon the city.
The people that attend from a dis
lance vary from 500 to 1000. {.
The judges selected are: Charles II.
Rhodes, Topeka, Kas ; w. f. Russell,
Ottumwa, L.; and @. A. Emery, Car
thage, Mo.
The towns which bid for the show
were Mexico, Springfield. Aurora,
Sedalia, Chillicothe, Hannibal, Mo
berly and Kansas City.
TO HOLD POULTRY INSTITUTES
Members OF the board said yesterday
they expected TO inaugurate an In
.|noyation by sending expert demon
|strators throughout the State to hold
''poultry institutes" A part OF the
State appropriation, 1t was said, will
be devoted to this work.
Members Of the board, organized at
Jefferson City July l, present at yes
terday's meeting were: President r.
B. Bridgeman, Oregon; Vice President
|C. A. Morton, st. Louis; Secretary 7,
e. Quisenberry, Slater; Treasurer W,
P. Dulaney, Slater; w. d. Turner
Mexico; j. A. Maxwell, Fayette; 5. i.
Tetley, Pennington; A. B. Drescher,
| Hannibal.
Governor Folk was made ex officiC
/ mamhar of the hoard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

A marriage license was issued In
st. Louis, July %, to Michael Jordan
and Miss Nellie Brownfield both Of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Misses May and Ruth Bragg are
visiting in Hannibal, Nc. Before re-
turning home they will make visits in
several other Missouri cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

j. W. Henderson, OF Auxvasse, and
Harry Henderson, who is with Lee
Bros, went to Montgomery Monday
| afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. Stuart is very III at the resid'
ence Of her daughter, Mrs. 10. Ed
monston, on south Clark street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

In order TO maze floor space will sell
entire line OF Go-carts as long as they
last at cost. MePheeters Bros. q vi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Jessie Lyle and Mrs. O. r.
Winbirger, Of harrisburg, Va, are
visiting Mrs. G. C. Thomas, of Benton
Citv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

For Sale. Oak posts and lumber. APP
ply to John Burgess, Route 2, Mo limo
Mo. COLT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Sam Morris was In Vandalia on
business Monday morning and went
to Martinsburg on a business visit in
| the afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. @. L. Anderson, Of st. Louis, Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
B.. Null.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

McCabe Howe, who has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Barnes return
ed home yesterday. Mrs. Howe is still
here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Misses zada Rodgers and Matte
Matthews spent Sunday at Wells
Vile.
Lon Burchard went to Chicago
Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

It's a question OF whoi is the greater,
grandpa W. A. Morris or grandpa P.
e. Locke.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Jno. T. Coons and son, Charlie, Of
San Jose, Cal, left to-day for their
home after a ten days visit here. Mr..
John Coons was city marshall here
twenty-five years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mr.. Percy F. Hord and daughter
Martha,o Of st. Louis are here visiting
relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Mary West, OF Auxvasse, ano
Nellie Dorroh, OF Carruthersville are
here attending the Chautauqua.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. J. NJ. Hudson went TO Troy
Tuesday afternoon where abe will az
tend the funeral OF Ms. MoseleY, VINO
died here Tuesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

B. P. Dearing OF Shelbyyllle ILL.,
is here the guest of his son, George
bearing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Muslin underwear, shirt waists at
reduced price. Don't fall to get prices.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs d. G. Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Second hand run-about In good or
der. For Sale cheap. Call at Cant and
RoWlands. WIdl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. IL. Fl. Fichmacher who has
been the guest Of Mrs. J. M. Hudson
for the past week, has returned to her
| home in st, Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. Marion Worley and children
are home from a visit with relatives
In Hannibal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Guaranteed to-wear, silk underskirts.
Ricketts, s. Emmons, DIG. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Bessie Hopkins has been elect
ed to the chair Of English In the Cen
tralia High School.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. W. c. Ridgeway, of Kansas
City, is the guest of Mrs. j. j.
Steele.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Our Quick Meal gasoline stoves ano
ranges are going at reduced prices
Wit Ferris & Cauthurn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Ray Britt and Vollie Craghead
were in town Tuesday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Robert @. Cunnlngh am OF Omaha
Neb., formerly Of this city, is here~o or
his vacation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Ivan Ashworth and James Bratton
left Monday night for Portland, ore.i
where they are thinking of locating
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Airline Barker,o of Wellsville was
the guest OF friends in this city Satur'
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

We can save you money on room
size rugs, a. 8 to $50 each.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs DIG. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Misses Mary and Sarah Ridgway, oil
Auxvasse are visiting relatives in thi:
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
Funeral Of Mrs. Montague.

The remains Of Mrs. Jay Montague
who died In Fort Worth, Texas Fri
day evening, were brought to this itI
Sunday afternoons and were taken to Il
home OF John X. Brown where th'
funeral vas held Monday morning al
10 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. A. a
Wallace OF the Presbyterian Church
Mrs. f. R. Jesse and Mrs, +. X
Locke sang a very beautiful duet
Nearer My God to Thee"
The p~allbearers werei Messrs
| Russell Emmons, Dan II. Cauthorn
| Ross Cauthorn, Clarence A. Barnes
In. II. Williams, and Or. A. Q
| Whita
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Elbow gloves, silk and ~taffeta's.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs ID. G.. 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Haskell, of Iowa, Is visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Haskell IN this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

@, M. Lawrence and wife, Of Aux
vase are here attending the Chautau-
ana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

J. @. Shepherd, Of this city, who nas
been In the hospital At Fulton for
some time, is reported dangerously
m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Born, TO X. R. Arnold, Jr., and wife,
a nine and one-half pound daughter
The Ledger extend congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Second hand runa bout In good -Ur-
der for sale cheap. Call at Cant and
Rowlands. wldl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

9. N. Wales is critically Ill at his
him home on North Western Ave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

M~lss,Bertie Biggers is i'll at her
home on North Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Or. A. A. Wallace is home from
Fertile Springs, where he attended the
Presbyterian Assembly and summer
school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Carrie Cauthorn left to-day fol
a visit in P%lttsburg, Pa, with Rosi
Buckley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

We are selling the refrigetators and
ice boxes we have left at reduced
prices.
w1-d2t Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

IL was discovered that his leg was
snapped above the knee and very close
to the hip. The break was set as
soon as possible and Mr.. Jackson is
resting very easily at his home in
southwest Mexico. ;,
Mr.. Jackson is county assessor Of
Audrain county, and a prominent
member Of the Eagles. He is one OF
the most popular men in this county,
and has hosts and hosts Of friends who
Join the Ledger in wishing him a
speedy recovery from his painful in
jury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Alfred Watson and wife, Of Aux
sasse, we're In Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Our line Of vehicles contains popular
work, pleasant in all points. Only
prices cheap. wi
Ferris & Cauthorn,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Alma Camplin, OF Santa Fe
made the Ledger a call Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Try Smith Bros. good light bread.
d3w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Harry Coil, of Perry, is here visiting
KS brother, DR.. Paul Coll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Too many Go.carts need the room
lam A. cost. McPheeters Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Interest paid on all deposits at the
forth Missouri Trust Co. dlwl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Try Smith Bros good light bread.
d3w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Gertrude Fry Is home from a
sit In st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Miss Matte and Jessie Karnes are
4 Colorado on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

walter Adams was In Centralia
bnday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

barry Roth,of California, Mo-, was
he Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

la. ]. Winscott is here shaking
hnds with old friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. James Marshall are
bme from Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Nv. e. Pearce and son, of Fulton,
6ere in town Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Go-carts "best brands don't fail to
see them McPheeters Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Jasper King has SOLD his fine farm
d an Iowa man, John Slater.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Mrs. II. r. Sanford, who has been
Nightly i'll, Is much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Born, July %, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred
. Morris, q daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

John Slater Of Northwestern Iowa,
Is here looking al Audrain county
land, and is we'll pleased With Audrain
dirt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Z. b williams will leave this week
for San Diego, California, where he
has a good position. Mr.. Williams ex-
poets to locate permanently in that
city. His wife and son, Reed, will
leave for their new home about the
first OF September.
The Williams family have the best
wishes OF their many friends In this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
COUNTY COURT.

First Monday in February, first
Monday in May, first Monday in Au
gust and first Monday in November
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
Is Getting The Right-of-Way

S. L. Robinson has returned home
from Paris, Mo-, where be has been, re
garding the condemnation OF some
property that Is on the right-of-way Of
the new electric line. he says the
work is progressing and from all in.
dicatlons, work will begin on the grad
ing In August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Bone Revis and family, OF Santa Fe
visiting here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
Secret Society Meetings.

Mexico League, No. 80. NJ. M. L. meet second
and fourth Saturday each non in the A., o. U,
W, Hall. Visiting brothers always welcome
r, Il. BRowN. @. Nj.
JAMES o.BRIEN. Secy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
What P. W. Harding Thinks of thu
Chicken Ordinance,

- 49,.
Chicken Ordinance.
p. W. Harding, formerly of this
city, now assistant pastor of the
Christian Church in Columbus, Ind,
writes the LEDGER as follows:
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
COLUMBUS, IND, July 10. = Dear
Bob: l have just finished reading the
the weekly LEDGER which l have
read with great pleasure every week
since l left home. l am gratifed to
know that the LEDGER is still pulling
for reform, and everything that will
make Mexico a flrst-class city. l
trust you will hitch your tow line to
the anti-chicken ordinance, and never
let up until 1t becomes a law. Dur
ing my two and a half months stay
Ia Columbus l have neyer seen a
chicken In the street. / certainly
hope the same may be truthfully said
of Mexico when / come back.
p, w. HARDING,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Misses Elizabeth Brandes and Edith
Pollard have returned to their home
In Troy, after visiting Mrs. J. M. Hud-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

The good wife In her home at night.
With her work upon her knee,
Is happy that she feels Just right;
She takes HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. G. A. Buckner 81 Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

br. ]. @. Parrish is here attending
Chautauqua.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
To.pay,. Chicago stoek Market.

SUMMER TOURISTS RATES VIA THE
WABASH.
To certain points in Arizona, Call.
fornia, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mon
tana, New MEXICO, Oregon, Utah, Yer
mont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyom
ing, West Virginia, and other states
On sale daily until Sept. 18th and 30th
1907. Long return limit and liberia
stop-over privileges.
/. M. RICHARDS,
Ticket Agent,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Hiss Katheryn Baker, of Fulton, was
he Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Embroidered and hemstiched whit
parssols.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs d. Geo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

J. B. Campbell, Of Auxyasse was
e Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

The best baby tonic known. Keeps
them we'll, prevents summe troubles,
soothes and quiets the stomach and
bowels. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea is baby's best friend. So cents,
| Tea or Tablets, G, A. Buckner & Go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
GOOD SAMARITAN
is REWARDED

MRS A. L. KRAUsE, OF ALASKA,
AND AT PRESENT VISITING
In THIS CITY, LEFT FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS
BY MAN SHE ONCE
NURsED BACK TO
LIFE IN THE
FAR NORTH.
Sorry Of the Frozen Gold Fields Of
Alaska That Again Places Before
the Public the Prominent
Woman Mine Owner Of
the Yukon and Snake
River.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25
SHOW
70 Be HERE

President and Two Members Here
Looking at the Field With W.
H. Turner, Of This City, Who
is Alse q Member OF the
Board Which is Ap.
pointed by Cover
nor Folk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

trs. G. M. Null who has been Ill is
|ch better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Ecleadean Lodge No. is. meets
every Is. and snd Monday a. TsSo
Il D n. Of Fraternal Hal on cornell
Il Of Promenade S.. and Clark Ave
A knlghtly welcome for VISITING
BROTHERS Is extended.
s. d. Stocks, Q. @.
T. j. KKLso, N. OF y.
kIIxE sTALLINGs. X r 4 s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25


N. Wales is Ill.
) Hccke is III with typhoid fever
carts at cost. McPheeters Bros
n
nehart Sannebeck is visiting home
light Bugg has returned from
m. Coatsworth is home from st,
Bis.
blot West OF Auxyasse was here
bday.
bin Atkins was up from vandalia
day.
olla Bolts of MoberIy was, here
day.
Iss Eliza Atkins is reported criti,
i'll.
Isl Jeanette Bragg is visiting In
By, Mo.
ISIS Mary Hopkins Is visiting In
|rgeon.
. d. Morris is confined TO his home
g1llness.
4. M. Tureman, Of Chicago, is here
business.
trs. G. M. Null who has been Ill is
|ch better.
!. B. Campbell, Of Auxyasse was
ke Tuesday.
hiss Katheryn Baker of Fulton, was
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

NJ. Tureman, Of Chicago, is here
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

|nehart sannebeck is visiting home
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

light Busg has returned from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

D. Morris is confined TO his home
ILLNESS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

"a. Ooatsworth is home from st,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Eiss Mary Hopkins Is visiting in
.roaon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-25

Iss Jeanette Bragg is visiting In
IL Mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Yes. and DEBORAH. Too.

With the query, 'who is the Wauk-
on punster?' some one sends us a
marked copy of the Kansas City
Times. The article is headed, the
punster from Waukon. The hotel
clerk is telling the reporter of the
funny names that show up on the
hotel register: "Of coarse the hotel
register gazetteer is sure TO become u
wit once in while. Ii can't help
it. Now there's Waukon, in Iowa.
Don't ssee the joke: Well, neither
did / until Waukonian-is that right
put me on. You see Waukon is at
the end of short branch of the q.
NJ. q St +. railroad running west
from McGregor, Iowa. You ride tc
the end of the branch line and then
you-you-"" Well. what do you do. .
"Oh, You dom have to tumble if you
|, don't want to, the clerk said. II
did when it was told to me, and
laughed too. Not uproariously, but
laughed You see the punster from
Waukon was guest. Otherwise
well, he was guest. "-Waukor
Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
CASTALIA
From our regular correspondent

from our regular correspOndentD
Dec. %. 1907.
Mr.. andlMrs Louis WoOlsey wen
to Oelwein this morning to spenC
Christmas at the Joe Slorah home
Andrew Smith returned from Chi
cago last week where he went to con
suit specialist on account of his eyes
Ross VIM went to McGregor Satur.
day to spend christmas with friends.
Miss Pearl Kneeskern came home
from Austin. Wednesday, where she
had been visiting relatives.
Lloyd Riggs came home fom Toledo
Saturday for his share of Christmas
cheer.
Miss Mary Uhley came down from
DEBORAH Saturday to spend vacation.
Ward NJ Allen surprised his friends
Wednesday evening by coming few
days head of time from Iowa City.
Miss Nellie Smith departed for her
home in Hawkeye Saturday to spend
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Birdsell and
Lloyd drove over from Frankville
Sunday to visit until Monday, when
they left for Des Moines to visit.
Miss Bessie Riggs came up from
Toledo Saturday evening and Fred
Riggs expects to come the fore part
of the week.
Joe Barrett came up from Dubuque
Saturday to spend the holiday vaca-
tion at home.
Mrs. Fred VIM and Mrs. Henry
WQhCtar nf ncsIan uiSitQd
over Wednesday.
NAV and Eileen Malloy of Ossian
were visitors in town Friday.
Mrs. Eta Matteson concluded her
visit at the W. q. VIM homs Thurs
day and returned to Charles City.
Mrs. Bickel returned to her home in
Giard Friday accompanied bv little
Martha Haefner, who will visit there
for a couple of weeks.
The Misses Grace and Blanche Rath-
bun were visitors at the Will Peck ham
home last week.
John Kneeskern and wife returned
from Cedar Rapids Wednesday, where
they went few days previous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Walker and
daughter went to Guthrie. Oklahoma.
Tuesday for few weeks visit at the
home of his sister.
Miss Blanche Riggs arrived home
from Grand Rapids, Wis, Saturday
night.
Miss Rose o Boy came down fr"m
Elma Wednesday to spend Christmas.
Miss Bessie Feltis came down from
Burr Oak Tuesday, returning Satur-
day.
Miss Bessie Clark went to Fayette
Thursday and visited until Satur-
day. Miss May CLARK accompanied
her home to spend vacation before she
commences TO teach.
III. @. Painton's leave Wednesday
morning to visit relatives at Dubuque
and Calmar before departing for
their new home in Portland, Oregon.
the fore part of January. The best
wishes for happiness and property go
with them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
BURR OAK.
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondent
Dec. %. 1907.
Harry Harvey and wife are the
proud parents OF ten pound boy.
f. Kippe was a DEBORAH visitor last
Wednesday.
Thomas Reese of Britton, Dakota
| arrived Saturday for the holiday sea-
| son.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. g. Weldon and
children returned to their home near
Davenport Friday after three wekes'
visit with relatives.
Harry Thompson came up from
school duties at Oelwein TO spend
Christmas at the parental home.
Peter Neiberline of Minneapolis
was calling Of friends here last week.
Thos. Whalen went to Madison, S.
ID. last week to spend the holidays
with relatives.
The l.. A. S. was delightfully."- en-
tertained last week by Mds. Morri-
son and Gates. The netx meeting
will be Jan. Oh at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. l. Gates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmons dined last
Wednesday with M. Price and wife.
Mrs. Geo. Emery and children of
Cresco visited family friends last
week.
b. Morrison and wife are moving
into j. E. Briggs house west part of
town.
Miss Bessie Shelley. Ralph Mr.. and
Mrs. EarlBovee spent Saturday at De-
corah.
School closed Friday with Christ
mas program and tree which was
heartily enjoyed by those present.
The teachers departed in the evening
for DEBORAH for vacation.
Mrs. f. Pierce came down from
Canton last week for visit with
friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
SPIELVILLE.

from our regular correspondent.)
Dec. %. 1907.
H. Cooper was caller at Calmar
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Thos. Novak were
visitors::at Protovin Tuesday last.
Public and parochial schools closed
last Friday for weeks vacation.
Miss Celia Kapinos began clerking
last week at j. II. Haug's grocery
store.
DIR. Baker. the oculist, was a pro-
fessional visitor Wednesday last.
FIR. HAPPIER came home Friday for
Christmas vacation at his parental
home.
Ed. VIM. Miss Gertrude HAPPIER
and Mrs. III. Cooper were at McGregor
last Wednesday, attending the funeral
of their brother-in-law. Mr.. Burns.
who died last week at hospital in
Council Bluffs.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Coy, Mrs. @.
Grundeland of La Crosse, Mrs. P.
Burns and children of Council Bluffs
are visiting relatives.
Klimesh and Koblish have bills out
announcing they will saw lumber al
early as possible in this vicinity.
The sisters of the parochial schoo
are making preparations to give al
entertainment the latter part of mex
month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
An Honest Progressive Editor.

Mr.. Dolliver makes public letter
from Mr.. Torbert of Dubuque, in
which the latter claims that Gov.
Cummins gave him an unequivocal
statement to the effect that he would
not be candidate so long rs Mr.. AL
lison desired to ill the posit on. to-
gether with letter from Gov. Cum
Minis in which the latter states that
he was not at that time candidate
for Senator Allison's seat. In matters
like the above il is hard not To be
partisan; but it is but fair To say that
whatever Mr.. CHmmins' interpreta
tion of his own letter, Mr.. Torbert'
was to the effect that the governor wa.
not lin 1906 and would not be (ir
190S) candidate for senator; anC
with this understanding he worked
among Senator Allison's friends tt
win support for Mr.. Oummins il
his gubernatorial contest -Rockfor,
Register (strong Cummins paper