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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Cu&Nc Chistoos
BY HARRY ]. GREEN.
DEBORAH, IOWA, APRIL 3. 1907
Iowa Mans New Block System.

One of the latest patents and one
that the inventor claims will revolu-
tionize the railroad world, has just
been completed by Mail Clerk Appel
ton of West Union, who is at present
running on the milwaukee, The
mechanism is placed partly on the
forward engine truck journal and has
connections leading TO the cab of the
collisions. and to notify the engineer
just where he is at on stormy or
foggy night The instrument mea-
sures the distance in miles the engine
travels as accurately as q clock and
when the distance for which it is set
is reached, should the engineer be
asleep or his view be INSTRUCTED it
will blow the air signal whistle in
the cab as warning and when the
distance is about TO be passed 1T will
set all the brakes automatically and
bring the train TO a dead stop, thus
avoiding a collision or tail end wreck.
The cause for attaching the device TO
the front engine truck wheel is for
the reason that that wheel never
slips as If attached to driver wheel
it could not measure the distance ac
curately, as on bad and wet rails the
driver wheel often makes a revelation
but the engine does not move foot.
This ingenious man, Appleton, as
will be remembered, was the first man
to get patent on yestibule cars and
the drop platforms which all roads
are now using, but, like many other
men, was robbed of it before he
applied for the patent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Waverly Lineman Killed.

George Folkers, young man about
20 years of age, met almost instant
death at Waverly Wednesday after
noon. He was in the employ of the
city electric light plant and was about
to repair defective wire. To effect
this he had climbed tree distance
of thirty feet. While engaged at his
work he took off one of his gloves.
His bare hand came in contact with
the live wire and, as result of the
shock received, he fell head foremost
to the ground. He alighted on the
right side of his head and on his right
shoulder A dozen persons who had
witnessed the fall rushed to the I'M
fortunate mans assistance. Death
came to him in few minutes. A
deep burn on the forefinger OF his left
hand about an inch long showed where
he had come in contact with the live
wire
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Black Hand in Elma.

The Black Hand has "shown its
face in Elma 1t is attacking the
majesty of the law in the person of a
duly appointed officer of the law-the
local State Game Warden, Mr.. l.. W
Springer. He had been heard to make
the remark that he knew of three
seines in this town, and would advise
the owners TO dispose of them for he
intended to enforce the game fish law
to the very letter this summer. The
next day after this statement was
made Mr.. Springer found note in
his wood shed. 1t was written in a
scrawling hand on "a piece of note
paper and it is the limit for freak
communications. After much study
by various handwriting experts in
this town the note was deciphered as
follows:
Last knigh i herd how yo had
maid your boost (boast) that yo had
got on to the three sins (seinesl in
this town. Yo had Bitter Drop this
or you will git you Dam Ears Cropt
| have got san. X. Y. H."
Mr. Springer says that he is in a
position to know who wrote the letter
and is watching the person closely and
may yet make it very uncomfortable
for this versatile correspondent. He,
Springer, says he has long known that
his ears were much too long and that
they could stand considerable crop
ping but he would not advise any VIC
lator of the fish and game laws &c
undertake the job. New Era.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Only a Few Accomplishments Necessary

As the Pharisee of the Usage Press
says. 1t must be great sport to edit
newspaper and know all the news
before anyone else does. Anyone can
run newspaper, at least everybody
thinks they can, except the men who
have made it their life work. All
YOU need is the eye of "a hawk for
news, the hide of rhinocerous so YOU
won't feel all the jabs you are con-
tinually getting, the manners OF
Chesterfield, the ability TO curteously
talk to an equal with one side of your
mouth and browbeat an ignorant
Ounce with the other, the persever-
ance to get all the news going and the
wisdom of Solomon TO forget over half
of it. the ability TO lie like "a corpor-
alton lawyer about half the society
events Won write up. and the kind
heart to speak we'll of the virtues of
the departed, the patience Of donkey
to enable you TO be blamed il you
don't, and above all, the CHEEKY OPP
timism that enables one to overlook
the faults of humanity and praise the
good and the courage TO do it all over
again fifty-two times every year, all
for dollar or so, paid whenever you
happen TO think of it and can spare
the money. Oh. anyone can be good
newspaper man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Widows Form a Queer Alliance.

Who ever heard of two widows
agreeing to live together for their ma
tural lives, renouncing forever the
companionship of men and placing
their property interests into a COM
mon fund, from which thy are to draw
equally until death do us part"
Yet such is the strange agreement
which has been entered into by
Widow Eleanor Johnson of Avon, Iowa
and Widow Lenora Ellsworth, her
lifelong friend, who formerly lived
near Bemidji Mimi. The widows
have drawn up "A remarkable contract.
which has been filed in the Office of the
county recorder at Des Mones, and
which binds them together as COM
pletely as if it were a wedding con-
tract between widow and widower
rather than between two Of the same
sex.
The widows agree to live together
until death do them part
Each agrees never to marry while
the other is alive.
Each woman is to pay her share Of
the expenses.
Mrs johnson puts into the common
fund twenty acres of land, one dwell
ing house, "a horse and buggy, two
cows and five hogs. Mrs. Ellsworth
puts in sixty acres of timber land,
which she SAYS is near Bemidji.
The contract is simple, but is a
clincher Each of the parties is past
middle age, fair and when they left
the county recorders Office together
they were as beaming as bride and
bride groom.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
MulCt Petition Canvassed.

The board Of Supervisors met Mon.
day for the purpose of canvassing the
mulct petition in accordance with the
law and the notice given by the
county auditor. The work was begun
Monday morning and was completed
Tuesday morning.
The board found ON the petition
after taking ont all Withdrawals,
4, 462 names. As there were 8, 1854
votes cast at the last general election
it will be seen that there are on the
petition the names of 1913 per cent OF
the total vote cast -Elkader Argus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Rebuilt Pianos Of well.Known Make.

Some of the most charming pianos,
and certainly some of the most wonder
fully reasonable in price, are to be
found in the big Exchange Depart.
ment in Lyon IL Healy's. Here you
find celebrated pianos, such AS the
Steinway, Weber, Krakauer. Hazel
ton, Washburn, Steering, Huntington,
ETC., that have been traded in for
other instruments. In many cases
these uprights have been exchanged
for grand pianos. Ordinarily such
pianos are sold in the condition re-
ceived, but in Lyon q Healy's the
little things one does not like about a
piano which stamp it as several years
old, are changed in their own fac
tories. So these pianos are brought
right down TO date in tone, action
and general appearance. Every trace
Of use is removed from their cases,
and altogether they are made substan-
italy as perfect as the day they left
their makers hands. These rebuilt
pianos give great satisfaction.
Ii you would like good piano at
about half price, write to Lyon &
Healy for list of instruments in this
class They will be glad to go into
full particulars, and you may depend
upon every statement that they make.
Tell them about what kind of an in
strument you had in view ana about
how much you had i'm mind to pay.
Address them 10 Adams Street, Chi.
cago.
Lyon d Healy are the largest piano
dealers in this or any other country.
AL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
Stimulate the Blood.

Brandreth's Pills are the great blood
purifier. They are laxative and
blood tonic, they act equally on the
bowels, the kidneys and the skin, thus
cleansing the system by the natural
outlet of the body. They stimulate
the blood SO rs TO enable nature to
throw off all morbid humors and cure
all troubles arising from an impure
state of the blood. One or two taken
every night will prove an invaluable
remedy.
Each pill contains one grain of solid
extract of sarsaparilla. which, with
other valuable vegetable products,
make it blood purifier of excellent
character.
Brandreth's Pills have been in use
for over century and are sold in
every drug and medicine store, either
plain or sugar-coated. HI
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

g. ID. Ellis, A. T.. Ellis and c. W.
Dawson have purchased III acre
tract of land in the northerly edge of
Waterloo formerly owned by ii. b.
Allen The purchasers will bold the
property for farm purposes at pre- sent
and should the city develop so as to
demand another addition the same
may be plated into lots. The price
paid is not known, but on account of
the excellence of location is under
stood 70 have brought $500 or 5000 per
acre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
II. A. Prast=
marx & Son.
DEBORAH, Iowa
Phone l44.z. l4-2.
Notice of Final Report.

To Margaret Eggcn ana Ben Eggcn. all
heirs at law Cf OF" Fsgen. iHte Of Winnie
shiek county, Iowa. 'ece- sed.
You are hereby notified that on or before
the 18th day of April. A. ID 1907, there will be
flied in the office of the Clerk OF the District
Court. of Iowa, in and forWinneshiek County,
Final Report of Christ Rasmussen as Ad-
minister with will annexed of the estate
OF
OLE EGGEN,
Deceased ard praying that he be finally dis.
charged and his bondsmen released.
You are further notified thai the hearing of
said report will he brought on before court on
the first day of next term. which commences
on the 22nd day Of April. a. u 1907 or ms soon
as the same can be heard: and that unless OBJ
jections are made TO said report the same
will be approved, and said Administrator
with will annexed and his bondsmen releas-
ed. II. II. BA THELL,
Atty. for Administrator with will annexed.
1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

The business men of New Hampton
have raised fund for the purpose of
employing a man and team to drag
the roads leading to the city with a
king drag.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

With our thirty-three years exper-
fence in painting, granting, hard
wood finishing. paper hanging and
decorating, we can guarantee you a
job that will be satisfactory. III. A.
Prastmark. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

Use. Rawleighs Remedies, abso
lutely free from all poisoning drugs
Z. III. Johnson. Salesman. Head,
quarters at st. Cloud Hotel. 43tf
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-28

Black and Colored VOLS
A and 40 inches wide $50 quality
special quality S1.2O
"A IN. fine round thread mercerlzed
Vols in all the leading shades, new
grays, Resedu, Nile, cream, tans,
. 100 quality at 79c.
Panamas, one Of the seasons most
desired dress fabrics in black and all
the leading shades
81 in. our special At only 70C
81 IN. Chiffon Panamas I.25 At CSC
IS in. wide at only soc
$50 quality Chiffon Panamas 20
All wool Serges, Panamas, Cheviots,
Batiste and Granite weaves.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-28

and 56in. tailor suitings n fancy
Weaves and effects 100 quality 79c
~: rs ). quality Csc $50 quality l.20
Shower proof suitings a. in width
75o quality 6Oc Sc quality 68e
lin. shower proof cravenettes
l.25 quality CSC /. 50 quality 81 20
- aqal. Sl.3S 20 quaL !. S i! So.
Broadcloths he demand for this
ever popular cloth IS larger thar.
ever and all indications are that for
next fall the demand for this beauti-
flul fabric will exceed any previous
year We show them il all the new
and staple colorings and black
IS inch 4 quality Sl.38
IS inch imported 500 quality So 40
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-28

We show an eptionally large as
sortment Of fancy suitings, shadow
checks, English suitings herring
bone effects, hair line stripes, black.
checks, Novelty Panama serges,
tropical sultings il all the leading
shades and color effects, these fabrics.
are mostly adapted for tailor made
suits, fancy suits, jumper suits, skirts,
waists and jackets They Will give
exceptional service all are reduced
during this sale 3.
AZ and ain wide |. 90 quality 70c
HAi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
Large New Enterprise
for Seattle
Something Which Is Lacking
in Our City

Seattle 10 10 have a Wholesale
Clothing House J a NJ. Ci0thlora.
known all over the east. have
bought the large plant Of the Union
Tailurs their work rooms. corner
Washington and Third av.. in the
Trustee building and viii pot one
OF the largest plants ever known
on tho coast Tor Ready "a. Wear
Clothing They make only high
grade oiothlng Al hand tailored
garments. Their reputation FOR
good filters and good made clothes
has been established IN the east
for years Only thing 81 itH Kind
Seattle and the coast has lacked
The retail clothlcra Of the coast
viii certainly rejoice when they
know they can bus clothing irum
a home manufacturer. and made IN
Seattle This plant all employ
from 800 90 500 p.osr here in Seat.
tie. ard will only employ uniou
help The new firm ia selling aii
the goods IT the Talon Tailora ~
= their regular price 90 get "a
Of the large stock lhia firm used rs
carry q o. sure thluE She ) =
N people will make Woudeyfui
success on the coast. as ihey make
up fine clothing a. a moderate
price 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

by Rev. Dr NJ A Matthcwn. ~ the
FIRST t'roHhy terrain church. The
bride was attended hy her twin
sister. Miss Helena rrink. ais maid
% honor. ANA Mr. FRED Powell was
best man
Mrs N u. Augustine and Mrs
Edward 4. Trrmper presided Ia the
dining room and Miss CeCclla
llardman and Miss Elizabeth Mann
were az the punch bowl
Al The reception following the
ceremony. Mrs brink waR assisted
In receiving by Mrs, Francis Guy
frink Mrs. William Henry YAM
dell and Mrs. Julius Augustine
This wedding could most properly
bo termed fraternity wedding
as Mrs Mcaillia. Miss frink Miss
iiardman and Misa Mann are all
members ~ the Delta Gamma 500
rurity. while Mr McGiilla ana Mr.
Frcd Powell both belong % the Beta
Theta ~ fraternity and many
members ~ both fraternitics were
IN attendance
Mr. and Mrs McGilils left last
oVcninE for three weeks trip 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

on Friday. az 500. ~ the crypt OF
the church After "a bueinvas meet
ms the mdieH win gather FOR
chat over tho tea cups
Varsity Ball.
Tho annual varsity bah win be
given on Friday evening of this
week tn tho gymnasium uf the
University of Washington Eiah-
crate prcpartions ore being made
and 10 promises tn be- one of the
most successful affairs given IN
years,
lecture by Rev. King.
Row q, Cicmrnt King save an o.
Illustrated lecture before the arts and
travel department of the Seattle
Wamen's club this afternoon at the
home of Miss MepougaL 1915
Thirty fifth nv Tho subject ~ the
lecture was. THE Cathodrals 81
Europe"
Annual Bazaar.
The ladies of the First Nor
woEian Danish baptist church,
Howard av. and stewart a.. win
hold sale ~ good and useful ar
tlcles Saturday evening ncc. Z, az
T. M. Refreshments VIII De-
served during the cyonlns En-
trance is free
Colusan o'Shsa.
On Monday evening. Dee 2, Miss
Mary Colman was married GO Mr.
r. J O'Shca By Father onrien. ~
che church Of Good Help az hts
residence. 4i6 Firth ay. Mr. and
Mrs UShea came here from New
York and expect 10 make their
home IN Seattle.
Song Recital.
A complimentary song recital VIII
be given hy Mrs. Annie Hcrold. Al.
%. and Miss Beatrice Arrhambcau.
contraigo. assisted BY Mr. tredeF-
lex William Zimmerman. tenor. Mr..
Roy Ciggg baritone. Miss Ernrstinc
pcailcta. pianist. and Miss Lucy i.
Smith. accompaniat. at Egan'H hall
Friday evening. Dee E.
Frink Meoiliis.
Last evening al the home of the
brides parents. 18TH as. g. oc-
CURED tho wedding ~ Miss Athena
brink and Mr. Henry fAuchln Me
ailiis. The ceremony. which was
performed at : %. was wolcmnlrsd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
! BITS O'GOSSIP

Charity Shower.
chapter A. u, D., O. bold q char
ity shower this afternoon at the
horse ~ Mrs M H. Perry g2t
Thirteenth av.
Ladies AuSibary 20 Ridaely lodge.
The Ladies' Auxiliary 60 Ridgcly
lodge met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. o. u. Wells az her home.
1898 Sixteenth av. y.
Music Department o. W. c. c.
The music department of the
Woman's Century club viii meet ON
Friday Dec. g. al thc homo u
Nine Vincent. Fourteenth as. snd
Columbia a.
Christmas Baxaar.
The ladies OF the First FRYE
Methodist church viii hold a sale
~ fancy articles Saturday after
noon and evening. Dee. 2, In room
sfe Boston block.
Recital al Columbia College.
Mt Edward l.. Busch will give
the second Of a series 10 recltals az
Columbia college % Music on sat
urday afternoon. A Mozart pro-
gram Will be given.
Frasernal Aid Association Dance.
Seattle Council No. TIC 90 thc
fFaterual Aid association viii hold
us regular monthly dance az the
hall Of the council 2Ti5 jackson ST..
on "Wednesday, Dee H. 1901
Bee Hive e. First Presbyterian
Church.
bee Hive y. 81 the First prcaby-
terrain church. held a social session
az tbs home 81 Mrs S. " Ramsey.
soa summit az. n. Wednesday
afternoon.
Guilds Meeting al Trinity.
A meeting % an the guilds %
Trinity Parish church Wut 10 held
Buv your hat ~ ". n. Brooks q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
DESTINED TO BREAK
A WORLDS RECORD

THE MAURITANIA. LATEST
or OCEAN LGViATHlANs. As
SHE APPEARS A. HER DOCK.
IN NEW YORK, SHE FAILED TO
BREAK THE PASSAGE RECORD
ON HER FIRST TRIP ACROSS
THE ATLANTIC, GUT THERE
SEEMS LITTLE DounT THAT
SHE WILL 90 so.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

Buv your hat - ". n. Brooks q
Co. 1891 Second 80. zee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
TORTURED FOR
FRIENDLY ACT

she left Several days after Rugby
found the woman IN q deaorte6
cabin In tho woods. and she said
that she had been taken IN cap.
tlvlty by two unknown men. Rus
Nv brought her here Yesterday ne
was sccoatcd In the woods by tho
two men ana asked "a explain hls
rcaaaas for Interference. lie waa
beaten, GAGGED aud thon tied 70 a
whistle and IL was an hour before
he was released A warrant has
been swern cat tor the mon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

ORrlNG. Wash. Dec 81 Frank
Rughy logging engineer was
assaulted ragged sud tied foE an
hour 60 a shricklng whistle by two
unknown and wncaptured men for
hctriendlug u woman who claimed
that the unknown men had held her
in a cabin for DAYS on HcHt ra,
tions, The woman arrived few
DAYS ago at Electron tn search OF
"a position Us cook IN a logging
camp. The place was filiod aRd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
Apparel for Women, Misses
and Children.
Tailored Wool Waists at $4.95 Each

In the Waist Division are offering Womens Strictly
Tailored Wool Waists, in fancy plads and stripes. at
the above price These Waists hayc linen collars and
come IN array Of coors Special value at -. 1.95
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

The Lake Washington Canal
commission yesterday began as
seaaing tho benefits accruing TO hd.
Joining land by the construction
Of the canal These lands VIII
form an assessment district.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
Combs and Pins for Ia,

sizes. per box ........ - 'A'' .
Barreltea IN shell and amber each a.. ~
Side Combs 10 she'll and amber eass ~ "
.+...... .................f2f ~ 800
Back Combs In shell and amber. eaek -
..'.s... ....'.s..........12f, 1sf - =.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
Dressing Sacques, Special 81 .es

Womens Dressing Sacques Of French Fla,,.,..
plaid and large floral patterns having. SHRED nv
forming peplum satin bound. with military sbo@iu 2
threequarter sleeve, are specially priced Tor ,oa =
az ......t.......,...... ................. y. !.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

Has two doors. shelves lnsids
inches wide and feet ite
Special tomorrow .......s.s $50
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British Columbia and coast cities.
They win be at home at the San
Reno. on belmont av, after the
frat or January.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-19
sENTA FE TIHy TAsLE.
PHOENIX

PHOENIX
CITY TIME
Departure. Arrival
1.-The Diamond 10" for
Hot Springs Junction
Castle Hot Springs)
Wickenburg. Salome.
Congress. Prescott, Je-
rome Ash Fork, Dem
yer. Kansas City. Chi
caEo. Los Angeles. Cor
onado and san Fran
cisco ..-..... ..---....-I2.ij a m. ~ a m
THE Daylight Express
for Wickenburg, Con-
gress. Prescott. Ash
Fork and East......... $50 am. BIS pm.
Mesa and Tempe. $40 a m. S:l5 pm.
lbs am. IDS pm.
40 pm. 6:25 pm.
Florence. Kelvin. Win
kelman ..... .......- II-25 am. rs pm.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-19

Accumulated excess I'm temperature
since January !. 1S5 degrees.
Accumulated excess in rainfall since
January I. "a inch.
L. ". JESUNoFSKY,
Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-19

matter TO the constable To work out
and at last report he had made no an
nouncement The alleged victim said
he had vague remembrance that a
woman figured in the case but at the
time of his relation he was not sure
whether she had robbed him or not
and 50 many sleuths had been set at
work that ii is likely each one will tan
gle up the others clews until the guilty
ones. if there be any. make their es-
cape.
THE REVIVAL AT THE CHRIS
TAN CHURCH-At last Sundays
sessions the Christian church began a
revival and the good attendance at the
sessions give proof that a grand meet
ing viii result. The subjects discuss
ed so far have been on the church
first its establishment. second its apos-
tary. third its restoration. All of these
subjects have been deeply interesting
and gave facts that all should know.
The first one showed that Christ es-
tablished the church that He is the head
of the church, that the new testament
is complete in itself. and that the
church is congregational in govern
ment The second one showed how the
people wandered away from the teach