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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22
FOUR TICKETS FOR TOWN OFFICERS
Under New Law Names Of Candidates Will Appear One Ballot in
Alphabetical Complications Likely to Ensue with Majority
Vote Necessary for Election

---. voters Of Brattleboro will have
r-s-t, Of opportunity to choose for them
s.-..s AS to who they will vote for in
,r. Gown meeting March 5, as four dis
.4,.- tickets were filed with Town Clerk
william $ Newton Monday 1t was known
last week that a ticket with William H.
v.--an in place Of James F. Hooker as
chairman Of the selectmen would be
Sled but the two other tickets with
rta-ras in the other members of the
hoard and changes in the other officers
,-.r. surprises One of them was not
filed until 920 o'clock Monday evening
Tho last minute at which they could be
legally filed was midnight.
considerable discussion has been going
m 7s to the validity of the last ticket
named It was filed under the head Of
the citizens ticket and another ticket
had been filed under the same head sew
era. hours before. There is a variety
of opinion among the lawyers as to the
validity Of this last list but Town Clerk
Newton. who has the printing Of the
official ballots in his charge, will put
them all on and let the voters take their
choice
Tho ballots used this year will be SINH
lar 10 the Massa chusetts ballot in accord
ares with the provisions of the election
laws amendments passed in the last ses-
sion of the legislature. This provides
that the candidates shall be arranged
alpha hetically under each office and that
asa. shall be voted for by marking with
q cross II will thus be impossible to vote
for whole ticket by marking a cross
az the head Of the list. With the four
lists I'm the field the official ballot will
be formidable document.
Another complication for which the new
election statutes are responsible. is the
probability that il viii be difficult to
elect any one Of the selectmen legally
The I'D statute provides that officers
shall be elected by a majority vote
which was simple enough under the old
regime The amendments passed last
wear provide for the candidates being all
On one ticket and make no provision for
election by plurality that is, the men re-
-a.virr the three highest votes being
elected With eight candidates in the
f.f f. is hardly possible that three Of
them will each receive more than half
.t. votes cast. The Australian ballot sys-
ten it will be used here does not make
--r provision for second or subsequent
ballots but it is probable that they will
have On ha taken. Even then IL is doubt
4. i any three men will receive
majority vote. 1t will also be possible
tia. tho opposing heads of tickets. Mr.
Hooker and Mr.. Ninton, may both be
elected ro the board
I'll. tickets filed were the Citizens "
wit the old board Of selecJmen and all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22
mayoraty Candidates in Vermont cities.

Rolin L. Richmond. an insurance agent.
is the Republican nominee for mayor in
Rutland. It Is understood that the Dem
ocrats and the labor men will not put
tickets into the field. George c. Under
hill one Of the defeated candidates last
year, Is expected TO file nomination pa
pers. Mayor Burke has been renominated
for n fifth term by the Democrats Of
Burlington. He will be opposed again by
W J Rigelow. night editor of the Bur
liugton Free Press. who lacked only al
votes Of an election In the contest a year
ago. The nominee for mayor i'm Barre
IS John Robbins, who in the citizens eau
Gus received $40 votes TO 20S for John J
Mackenzie. Mr.. Robbins Is granite
manufacturer and has served the city
p alderman from ward one six years.
IN st Adams y y. Atwood Is the Re
nublican nominee for mayor and c. W.
RUtterworth heads the Democratic ticket
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

According to the report of the COM
missioners of Indian affairs, just made
public, there are now about 2S4 900 mem
beers OF the red race in the United States.
There are Indians in IS states and three
territories, exclusive OF the Indian terri
tory Nearly all the tribes are west Of
the Mississippi, in fact most of them
are beyond the Missouri. There are 1856
reservations in all, In the northwestern
part OF New York there are about 5000
descendants of the great warrior tribes
living on eight reservations Today there
are 1890 Indians who wear citizens
dress in whole or in part, and 10000 who
can read and speak English. There are
% 900 Indian families now living in com
Portable modern dwellings. With some
there is considerable wealth. and with
all a better financial condition than that
of 20 years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

\ fund which was established through
the sale Of the old Keene academy prop
erty 10 the city over so years ago. now
amounts to about $40, 900. Created as an
educational fund. 1t was thought for
many years that it was impossible to
use it for general educational purposes.
owing to its original limitations but a
decision Of the court in recent test case
has made IL available for the use Of the
city. and IL is hoped TO use il in the con-
struction Of new high school building or
iu the establishment OF manual train
ing school
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

The highest price ever paid in the
United States for painting was given the
other day for a Trayon canvas which
brought $500 at the auction sale of the
II. 5. Henry art collection in New York.
The picture was lie Retour Ia Ferme -
and the purchaser was Herman Schand,
a well known art patron. The Henry col
lecston consisted OF 20 pictured and
brought 1852. 40. Senator Clark Of Mon
tana paid $4,000 for Corot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

The people of Vermont who wish to buy
trout for the purpose of stocking and
posting private waters are requested to
send in their applications at an early
date. Also to send for blank requisitions
for stocking public waters Address, H.
C. Thomas, State Fish and Game Com
missioner, Stowe, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

Atlanta. Ga. is developing into a great
railroad centre The companies entering
that city spent 100000 in terminal i'm
provements last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

There were 36S stock and 934 mutual fire
insurance companies in the United States
Inn l 1917
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

Rev. II. Sumner Mitchell OF Keeue
preached in the Unitarian church Sunday
in exchange with the pastor, Rev f. Q.
s. OsgoOd. There was a good attendance
and interest in the meeting OF the Ali
ance study class in the parsonage Mon
day evening, when the religions OF Scan
dinavia were discussed. The sewing cir
Gle will meet in the parsonage this after
noon to work for the fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

Indeed, we believe it will stop every case
OF falling hair unless there is some very
unusual complication, something greatly
affecting the general health. Then you
should consultyour physician. Also ask
him about the new Ayers Hair Vigor.
Made by the J. C. Aver Co., Lowell. Mass.--
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22
500 Reward, 500.

cd ~ re1ders Of this paper will be pleas
a. earn that there is at least one
h 10 cure in all its stages. and that
orl,-- aTr1. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
j,sl sltlve cure now known to the med
rrtio- entity. Catarrh being a consti-
Al disease, requires a constitution
tsk.- lWent. Halls Catarrh Cure is
bi655 Internally, acting directly upon the
len, ana mucous surfaces OF the sys-
Of >. Ieby destroying the foundation
a rS by building up the constitution
Tle lsling nature in doing its work
he prietors have so much faith in
HUM I'VE powers that they offer One
10 ,.. .a Dollars for any case that II fails
Ad5r Send for list of testimonials.
~ p. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo,
Ts,- ~ by. all Druggists, 75c
ton hairs Family Pills for constipa-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

Teacher-How many seasons are there?
Tommy-Four.
Name them"
Basket ball, baseball. football and
charity ball."-Yonkers Statesman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-22

vesk ,l With pale, colorless faces who feel
al srl '. Encouraged. will receive both men
PMs gt t1aiIy vigor. by using Carter's Iron
and c--,i.l,; are made for the blood, nerves
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
BABY RIDES ENGINE PILOT.
Four.Year Old Son Of John Hegum. Of Cal.
mar. Rides on Engine Pilot Of Fast
Train for Five Miles.

= .-+f.f Is : Il =.
TIE four year-old son of John
Hegum, an employe in the round house
at Calmar, had a perifous and Thrill
ling ride on the pilot of passenger
train No. Saturday noon. While
the train was standing ut the station,
the little tot jumped up onto the
pilot, braced his feet in between the
Stats, and holding to a rod above with
both hands, remained in that position
rs the. train pulled ont, without being
observed by anyone. After the train
started boys playing in the yards saw
him and tried to attract the engineer s
attention, but were unable to do so.
The train was fifteen minutes late,
and sped down the FIVE mile grade to
Fort Atkinson at lightning speed
When within mile or so of the Fort,
section men saw the little one cling
ing to the engine and tagged the
train.
The hoy was unharmed and seem
ingly was not frightened over his
perilous ride, laughing at Conductor
Hoxie and Engineer Swanson when
they rescued him, thinking he had
been having fine ride. He was taken
to Fort Atkinson and returned to Cal
mar on the next train.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Memorial Day Committees.

At meeting OF the Conference
committee of the Woman's Relief
Corps, the following committees were
appointed to arrange for Memorial
Day and Memorial Sabbath services.
Invitation-Mr Lillian Holcomb
Program-Mrs. Nora Coffeen
Finances. B. Whitney, Ray
Algyer
Music-Vocal, Mrs. Anna Caldwell
Bands, Miss Olive Blagsvedt, Miss
Nettie Mcintosh.
Carriages-Mrs. May Slack.
Evergreens-C. l.. Beebe, John
StortZ, Geo. M. Anderson.
Decorating Soldiers Monumental.
j. Green, Dr. A. j. Swezey, l. Lime
void
Marking Graves with Flags-W. A..
Ellsworth, 5. f. Brickner, Emmett
Gillett
Decorating Opera House-Miss
Oxley, Mrs. Lizzie Baker. Mrs. A. M.
Severson. Mrs Della Miller, Mrs. l..
l.. Couse, Mrs. w. W. Loomis.
Decorating Graves-J. McCusker,
Geo. W. Grilianl,' Herbert Smith, Roy
Cnffeen, Ray Harmon, F. E. Cratsen-
berg, Will McClaskey, l. NJ Lime
void
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Big Five Teachers Meeting.

The tenth annual meeting of the
Big Five Teachers Association at
Postville Friday aud Saturday was
attended by ever 400 teachers. the
largest number in the history Of the
association. Snpt. II. @. Johnson OF
Decorah read IL paper OH Evolution
of our Professor from the standpoint
OF Legislation, and Miss Ella Treat
read an excellent paper on Primary
Music, 1t was one of the best
meetings ever held by the association.
The next meeting will be held al
West Union
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Annual Spring Opening.

Ben Bear announces in full page
adv this week his Bend annual spring
opening. He is making elaborate pre-
partitions for this event, which will
commence Oh Saturday and will con-
time two weeks. His stock of cloth
ing was never so complete and so well
selected as this year and represents "a
saving Of from % to 80 per cent on
each purchase. He has had made in
Pi5tsburg especially for this occasion
large number of beautiful glass
fruit dishes which he Will give away
with each 81 purchase TO ladies. A
good serviCeable cloth brush made in
Germany will also be given to pur-
chasers of suits. A beautiful window
display also marks the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Moving the Button Store.

l.. f. Button has large force busy
this week moving his stock Of goods
into the Iver Larsen store. which has
been extensively rem odelled for his
use. This will make one of the hand
soonest stores in northern Iowa when
completed. 1t will give him more
than twice the room he had in his
former location. with better light,
and greater facilities for display and
sale of goods. He expects to be ready
for business in the Lew location by
Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Race Meet June 1920.

The DEBORAH Driving Club has made
arrangements for the holding of race
meeting in this city, June lS-l9-20.
Owing to the inability TO secure salts.
factory dates, it was decided not to
hold "A meeting here this year, but
inasmuch as the Waterloo race track
is being torn up and plated in town
lots. the dates originally given Water
loo will he taken here. These dates
are Jniy iS-l9-.0 This will place
DEBORAH in the regular circuit of the
Cedar Valley Racing Circuit, and
bring many fast race horses here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Coe VS.. Luther Friday.

The Coe College Cedar Rapids)
base ball team will make it's first visit
to Decorah to play with Luther Col
lege on Friday afternoon of this
week. Coe has one of the best of the
Iowa college teams this year, and
will probably give Luther hard
game. IL will beawell worth seeing.
The game advertised with the state
university team last Wednesday was
postponed on account of rain. The
teams appeared on the ground, but
the weather was so nnfavorable that
it was impossible to play. 1t is posi-.
bic that game will be arranged fol-
later in the season
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Fourth Of July Celebration.

The Luther College Club are max
ing arrangements for a celebration Of
the Fourth of July this year. Severa
good speakers are being engaged fol
the morning, and in the Afternoon
there will be base ball game, the
day closing with fireworks in the eve
ming. All the congregations in the
surrounding counties will be in
terested in sending delegations here
and it is expected that large crowt
will be present
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Grand Opera House Co.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Grand opera house com
pany will take place in the Crane
opera house, Friday evening, May
10th, ut 100 o. clock.
The annual report of the managers
will be read, the election OF three
directors will take place, and any
other business which may come before
the meeting will be transacted.
Please be present.
Ben Bear, Pres.
f. w. ID. Holway, Sec. 1872
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
SIS Makes Farmer Independent.

Eleven years ago landed in Cash
mere, Washington with $25, bought
l2 acres on contract, worked at ear
pentry while improving land Last
year got $1,000 net for crop Many
others have done better than |, - saws
w. B. Patton. Great Northern Bulle-
tin SO for farmers tells about many
such opportunities. Sent free. Write
for it today to G. W. Pitts. 220 S.
Clark ST., Chicago. Ill
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
District Missionary Meeting.

The annual meeting of the DEBORAH
District Women's Foreign Missionary
Socie5y was held at the Methodist
and Friday. While the attendance
was not large, yet the sessions were
Interesting and helpful, and Were
greatly enjoyed by those who at
tended
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
A Pleasant Surprise.

About twenty-five lady friends of
Mrs. L. f. Button very happily sur
prised her last evening in "hOuse
warming in the beautiful fiat in the
Iyer Larsen building which they have
recently occupied. The occasion was
very enjoyable one for all who par
ticirated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that cure may be
effected by applying Chamberlain s
Salve as soon as the child is done
nursing. Wipe it off with soft cloth
efore allowing the babe to nurse.
Many trained nurses use this salve
with best results. For sale by Eng.
bretson's Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.
Annual Concert Of Luther College Band
Promises to be Rare Musical Treat.
- Miss Josephine Bear Soloist. ~ = .

Nearly everyone in DEBORAH knows
that the annual concert of the Luther
College Band, mt the Grand tonight,
will be well worth hearing. and are
Under the able direction of Prof.
Carlo A. Sperati, the band has been
in training constantly throughout the
year, and has attained a degree Of
proficiency seldom reached by organ
izations of a similar character. Many
will also want to hear Miss Josephine
Bear. who will sing beautiful solo
with band accompaniment. Follow
ing IS the
PROGRAM:
az Coronation March from The
frophet ......... Meyerbee
b. Raymond, Overture A. Thomas
q Pizzicato Polka $50. job. Strauss
d. Cherry ......L L.. Albert
Luther College Concert Band.
SOmnambuia - Thornton
Nels A. Olsen.
African Dreamland .. Atwater
Luther College Concert Band
al Olaf Trygvason - Nordraak
b. The Beleaguered Arthur Sullivan
Luther College Chorus.
INTERMISSION.
Barber of Seville, Overture Rossini
Luther College Concert Band
al 'Tis not True Tito, Mattel, OPP. 90
b. lntermeZzo from Cavalleria
Rusticana .. Mascagni
Josephine Bear
az Old Norwegian Jaeger
marsch" ........ Schjolberg
b. By the Swanee River .......
....M yddleton, OPP. p
"a Coon's Dream.of the Past.
c)sCollege Life March H. Franzen
Luther College Concert Band
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Filed in the Office Of the Comfy Recorder
For the Week Ending April 9th.

S. G.. Hawks and wife to H. f.
Knoke-S W of S E, Sec 34.lO0.8,
consideration ST. 500
Ole o. Hove and wife to Thos.
Frankson--Lots l and of n e a OF
5 W a, Sec 35-lC0-10, consideration
81, 600 $3.50
Anna Shoda and husband to James
SeckOra-Lots / and 2. n w "A of n
e "a, Sec 1868, consideration 500.
John Curtin and wife to NJ. J.
McAndrews Lot ), block :, Curtin
Second Addition, DEBORAH, considera
tion $3.50. 80
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Notice of Appointment.

Notice OF the appointment of an Execut or
of the estate OF Hugh Mcbride, ces sed
Notice Is hereby given that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Executor OF the
estate of
HUGH MCBRIDE
late OF Orleans Township, in the County Of
Winneshek, State OF Iowa. deceased testate,
and has taken upon himself that trust
by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons
having demands upon the estate of the
said deceased are required to exhibit the
same; and persons indebted to said estate a: @
called upon TO make payment TO
liza ii, +. MCBRIDE
Executor.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Apr. end, 1907.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Honan's Cafe Sold Out.

The deal was closed this morning
for the purchase of Honan's cafe by
Alex. and Ralph Dyrland, taking i'm
mediate possession. They are enter
prising young men and will no doubt
enjoy good patronage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the many kline
frieuds for their assistance and sym
Dathy during the sickness and deatl
of our darling babe. stf
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Emery
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Eastern Star Inspection Friday.

Mrs. Wiley. of Mason City, grand
deputy inspector of the Order of
Eastern star, will inspect the local
chapter on Friday evening of this
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01

Shirt waists are commencing to
move and Mott a. Co. are moving lots
of them. We have great variety of
styles and prices. 1871
Use Rawleigh's Remedies, abso-
lutely free from all poisoning drugs.
T.. III. johnson. Salesman. Head
quarters at ST. Cloud Hotel. 43tf
Remember that gold plated clock
affair at Boehms A clock given
away every Saturday.
For the best glass of beer in town
60 to the Phoenix Bar. Val Blatz
Milwaukee Beer OH draught. loft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
A HanpY Surprise.

The young ladies of the n. +. L..
church choir very happily surprised
Prof Carlo A. Sperati at his home
in West Decorah Wednesday evening
During the evening he was presented
with handsome gift. the presenta-
tion speech being made by Miss
Mabel Larsen. He replied in few
felicitous remarks. Refreshments
we're served. and'a very pleasant eve.
ming spent by every one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Notice IN Probate.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You and each of you are hereby notified 10
appear at the Court HoHse in Win eshiek
County, Iowa. on the I'D day of Sept. A d
1907. It l3O O'Clock, pm. to attend the pro-
bate of an instrument purporting to be the
last will and testament of
GRO OLSON BJELLaND
late of Pleasant Township, in Winneshiek
County, Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place you will appear and show cause, If any
why said Will should bot be admitted TO pro.
bate.
IN testimony whereof have hereunto s1l :
scribed my name and affixed the seal of said
office, this Goth day of April. 1867.
=. r.. BRT ENER. Clerk,
By OLAF KALLEVAUG, Deputy.
Z. =. BOlCE, Attorney. IS-i
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-25

were OTIVcu dSuOTo nedr Nu60aRaK. They came east on the Dora.
 J. A. Carson, the we'll known at- torney of Salem, Oregon, who has been practicing law in this court for several years, was an arrival on the Saratoga.
 Dick Brown arrived this morning from Seattle. Since leaving here last winter, he has visited Fairbanks and a number of other Alaska camps.
 It is reported from the Aleutian Islands that another island has risen from the sea in the Bogoslof group. with the usual accompaniment of steam and volcanic phenomena. This is the third island of this kind to make it's appearance in that vicinity.
 Mrs. S!einmitz and children leave on the first boat for Portland where the children will attend school during the winter.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-25

STEAM TUG OLGA-Towing or frelghting. See A. w. DEBNEY or call up Phone 70. S-6.
 The Santa Glars left Seward at 4:3O yesterday afternoon for Valdez by way of Latouche
 THE GRAND Keystone Ave. and Mckinley St, has been renovated and is now open as First Class Boarding house. Clean beds from g to B per week. Regular Meals 35c. Breakfast 6:30 to 9:3O. Dinner F to ? and from 5:30 to 7:3O p. m. No meals served on Sundays ADAM SWAN, Proprietor
 Eptone-F'or dandruff.
 Right prices. tight goods, right ser vice. Owl Drug Company-Dependa- ble Druggists.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-25
NOTICE

If any Outftter will kindly give me a chance to figure on what he eats and wears, the prices will be the lowest possible figure.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-25
From kusl<okwim

Capt. Geiger and family were pas. sengers on the Santa Clara last night for the States. The captain left Bethel on the Kuskokwim June 1st, with a party of men bound for Nome by water, but when off Cape Constantine they encountered severe storms and were driven ashore near Nushagak. They came east on the Dora.