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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-15
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
To Bluffton in Gasoline Launch.

In company with J. S. Thomas and
B. E. Bucknell the editor had an ex-
perience last Wednesday which was
filled with thrilling adventure. The
high water having gone down in the
river sufficiently so that we deemed
1T safe, we started in our gasoline
launch to make the trip up the river.
The start was not made without some
misgiving, however, for we expected
that it would be impossible to get
very far The first few miles were
easily covered, and after several very
narrow escapes from capsizing and
wrecking the boat, we got within
about two and one-half miles of Bluff
ton when it began to get dark, when
we returned to the home of Mr..
Bucknell's parents, where we spent
the night. The next morning the
river had gone down so rapidly that
it was unsafe to attempt to go further
up, and we returned home. 1t took
oDOub ClSiib w ~
up, and little over an hour to re-
turn. We had no idea of the swift
ness of the current or the strength of
the rapids even with low water. and
had an experience that none of us care
to repeat. We were very glad to re-
turn home without serious accident.
Just above the Pines we met SIX
men in three canoes, who were max
ing the trip from Chester to the
Mississippi. They told us that they
had capsized three times on the trip,
and that it would be impossible for us
to go up, but we did not give up, and
made even better progress than we
had anticipated against the swift cur
rent. 1t is probably the first time a
motor boat ever made this trip on the
river, and all along the explosion of
the engine attracted the people living
along the river to the shore, to see
"what in the world was making that
noise. T"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
The Bluffton Picnic.

The people of Button entertained
the largest crowd that they have had
in years at their annual old settlers
picnic on Thursday. There was an
unusually large number from DEBORAH
and the northwestern part of the
county was well represented. In the
morning the program previously an
nounced in these columns was carried
out in Brittendall's park, the princi-
pal speaker being Atty. Geo W.
Adams of this city, after which din
ner was served. In the afternoon a
large crowd witnessed the ball game
between DEBORAH and Burr Oak, and
in the evening there was horse racing,
bowery dance. etc. Everyone who
attended had fine time, and the good
people of Button did all in their
power to entertain the visitors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Passing Of a Pioneer.

Mrs. John Lynne, one of the pioneer
mothers of Winnesheik county, passed
away on Sunday at the home of her
son Ed. five miles southeast of the
city on Sunday, at the advanced age
of 81 years and months.
Mary Dammen was born in Norway
in 1922, where she was married upon
attaining womanhood to John Lynne
In 1858 they came to America and
direct to Winnesheik county, settling
on the farm where they both died,
and where their whole life in Ameri-
ca has been spent. Her husband died
a little over a year ago. The funeral
services were held from the home at
one o'clock Monday afternoon and
later from the Washington Prairie
church. Rev. Paul Koren officiating.
The bereaved relatives have the sin.
cere sympathy of all who know
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

More coal was produced in Iowa
last year than in any other state west
of the Mississippi river. Government
statistics show that 1896, 224 short
tons were mined, valued at the mines
at 81. $40, 400. This was an increase
of 467, 615 short tons over the previous
year in quantity and 81, 033. 074 in
value. The number of men employed
in Iowa coal mines last year was
10, 260 who worked on an average 224
days, producing during the year an
average of 1902 short tons each. Less
than per cent of the total output in
the state in 1906 was mined by ma
chinery. Ninety-five per cent of all
the mines in the state are operated on
an eight-hour day basis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Original Notice.

In the District Court of Iowa, in and for
Winnesheik County, September Term, 1907.
CHRISTOPHE Err BENDICKSON, Plaintiff,
vs,MARY BENDlCKSON, Defendant
To Mary Bendickson, Defendant above
named:-
You are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the office of the clerk OF the District
Court of Winnesheik County Iowa, petition
of Plaintiff in the above entitled cause, asking
that he may be divorced from you on the
ground OF desertion, in that You on the Sd day
of October, 1902, in violation of your marriage
vow, and without any fault of Plaintiff, will
fully deserted the Plaintiff, and that you have
ever since absented yourself from him with
out any reason or just cause thereof.
That unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon of the second day of the next
Term OF the District Court of Winnesheik
County, Iowa, being the september Term OF
said court, which will commence at DEBORAH
on the 23d day of September, 1907. default will
be entered against you and Judgment and
decree rendered thereon, as provided by law
Dated this 18th day OF August. A: ID. 1907.
w. NJ. STRAND
34-4 Atty. for Plaintiff
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Ran Over by Load Of Oats.

Martin Bergen was quite seriously
injured on Thursday while stacking
at the farm of Sheriff Qualley south
east of the city, which is conducted
by his brother Paul Qualley Going
in behind team of horses hitched to
load of bundles, MIR. Bergen had a
fork in his hands. The horses started
up and he fell toward them, the fork
striking them, and they Immediately
jumped, and he fell under the
wheels. both of them passing over his
chest. He was badly crushed and one
rib broken, but it is hoped he will
soon be all right again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Good Words for DEBORAH Institute.

From the many good words that
have come to DEBORAH Institute dur
ing the past week, we select the fol-
lowing emphatic ones from F. E.
Rice, Res. Engr., Chicago, Mil
waukee q st. Paul Railway Co.
"Your former student, now our steno-
grapher and bookkeeper, is giving en-
tire satisfaction. He is a good man
and understan Is his work.. - Truly,
DEBORAH Institute students are wanted
for the good positions. DEBORAH L
stitute has the Preparatory, Teachers,
Bookkeeping and Shorthand Depart
ments with an experienced teacher at
each department. All charges are sur
prisingly reasonable. DEBORAH Insti-
tute is accredited to the leading uni
versities and colleges of the west, is a
state training school fer teachers.
Much pains is taken with backward
students.
Fall term opens September End.
Free up-to-date textbooks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
DEcoRAH's RECORD STILL CLEAR.
Has Not Yet Lost a Game Of Base Ball
With Present Team. Which is Daily
Getting Stronger. Games Of
the Week.

The DEBORAH base ball team still
has a clean record. not having lost
single game among the many they
have played the past three weeks.
On Wednesday afternoon the Pipe
stone Indians, after cancelling the
game, arrived and were defeated by
the score of IL to 1. The manager
had cancelled the games dated ahead
from spite work after scrap among
themselves, and the team did not
know it. DEBORAH got eleven hits off
from Red Cloud and the Indians got Z
from Rogue. 1t was poor game, the
Indians playing listlessly. probably
due to losing sleep for a couple of
nights They usually put up strong
game, and have lost only four or five
games out of over fifty played.
The game at Button on Thursday
was much better, although DEBORAH
had the best of Burr Oak from start to
fish. Sullivan and Feltis proved a
strong battery as usual, but lacked the
support necessary to win from we'll
balanced team like DEBORAH. Bidne
and Paley were Decorah's bait cry and
they kept the score for Burr Oak
down TO runs, while our boys run in
s and then quit.
The next day the boys won from
Hawkeye in a game at the fair
grounds which was little better than
the one on Wednesday with the
Indians. Rogue was in fine form and
pitched a good game, Rodsater catch
ing him. The game was distinguished
particularly for the number of errors
made by both sides, and was won by
DEBORAH. score IL to 6.
The Sunday game was witnessed by
large crowd and was a much better
and closer contest than any of the
others. Harmony had pitcher from
La Crosse and Bidne was in the box
| for the local team. To open the
game Harmony by series of three
hits and as many errors on the part
Of DEBORAH bagged four runs in the
first inning. Our boys then woke up
and refused to give them any more.
After this they secured but one hit
DEBORAH scored two in the first, two
! in the fifth and one in the seventh
and thus the game ended, 5 to 4. 1t
was the best game of the season on the
home grounds and was witnessed by a
large crowd.
The Farmersburg team came on
Monday as advertised, but the rain
prevented game. They were made a
good proposition to remain over until
yesterday, bat could not accept it
and the game was cancelled.
Tomorrow Thursday afternoon
the boys play Volga City, said to be
the strongest amateur team in Iowa,
at the fair grounds. They go to
Ossian Friday, to Cresco Saturday, to
Harmony Sunday, and to Lime
Springs Monday. They also have a
game booked with Oelwein here next
week Thursday, and are correspond
ing with several other teams, so that
it seems that there will be plenty of
games to keep them busy. During
fair week they will play three or four
games here, probably with Ossian,
Calmar, Burr Oak and Cresco.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
BUYS the Thomas Bakery.

The deal WAS closed on Saturday
for the purchase by Haugen & Dotseth
of the ]. S. Thomas bakery, possession
being given Monday morning. Mr..
Thomas was doing good business
and we regret to learn of his retire
ment from business circles, but he
will doubtless not be idle long Mr..
Haugen has been in Wisconsin for the
past two or three years, and his part
ner. Mr.. Dotseth, is a we'll known
baker. We hope they will do well,
Of which we have no doubt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Lutheran Conference Here.

A conference of the ministers of the
Norwegian Lutheran Synod will be
held in DEBORAH the week of Oct.
14th. 1t is expected that about 200
ministers will be here at that time,
and extensive preparations for their
entertainment will be made. The
Luther College dormitory is expected
TO be completed by that time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Buys an Automobile.

While visiting in La Crosse last
week d. E. Reed fell in love with a
handsome Cadillac automobile, and
the result was that he purchased it
and brought it home with him, max
ing the trip in the car. 1t is fine
two-seater with top and ample power,
and will be continuous means of en-
Joyment for himself and family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
ANGELS Comedians.

The attraction at the Grand opera
house Fair week is Angeles Comedi-
ans, regarded as being one Of the
strongest repertoire companies on the
road. A change of bill will be made
nightly. Watch for the bills and
particulars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
HAD AN AWFUL TINE
But Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy Cured Him.

1t is with pleasure that l give you
this unsolicited testimonial
year ago when | had severe case of
measles got caught out in hard rain
and the measles settled in my stomach
and bowels | had an awful time
and had it not been for the uss of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy L could not have
possibly lived but few hours longer,
but thanks to this remedy 1 am now
strong and we'll. have written the
above through simple gratitude and
j shall always speak a good word foI
this remedy. SAM. II. GWIN, Con.
cord, Ga. For Sale by Engbretson'
Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
New College Professor.

Prof A. NJ Rovelstad of Elgin,
H., has been elected to the chair OF
Greek at Luther College, to fill the
vacancy caused by Prof. Bothne going
to the Minnesota state university. He
is graduate OF st. Olaf College, and
the past year has been studying at
Ann Arbor. Mich. He comes well
recommended.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Kenyon to TRY Out" With Dubuque.

Clarence Kenyon resigned his posi-
tion with the local base ball team on
Monday night and went to Dubuque,
where the Dubuque Three-I league
team will try him out. If he proves
up we'll in practice he will be given
a regular place on the team.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Sells Pool Room to W. R. Smith.

Last week @. l.. Goldin sold his
pool room ON Water street TO W. r.
Smith, the former owner of the busl-
ness. Mr.. Goldin will accept posi-
tion as travelling salesman for the
American Fuel Co., we understand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Odd Fellows Picnic Tomorrow.

The annual picnic of the DEBORAH
and Burr Oak lodges of Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs will be held at the fair
grounds tomorrow There will be a
basket picnic dinner. amusements of
various kinds and an opportunity to
see the base ball game in the after
noon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Warning.

If you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney
Cure, you will have only yourself to
blame for results. as it positively
cures all forms of kidney and bladder
diseases. Brunt q Parman. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

Our 9Th annual summer clearance
sale commences Thursday, Aug. LIST.
All of our broken lines of Oxfords
must be closed out at once, and we
have cut the prices so low that they
will move fast. Come early and get
first choice Bromley & Co. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Notice..

All tickets for enlarged pictures
must be presented at our studio before
September goth. 1907. Not good after
above date. B. j. Reynolds. 34-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

Get to know us. Left Button
sells everything. tt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

Fall style hats at Easton's. 1913
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
THERE IS a REASON.
The Medical Times Explains Why
Doctors Oppose Patent Medicines.

The Medical Times for April in
moment of frankness explains the
whole opposition of physicians to pat
ent" medicines which are taken with
out prescription. in the following
words:
I'VE will hardly repeat here the
specific statement to the effect that
In one year $62.000,O00 has been ex-
pended on patent medicines In the
United States. Enough to give every
practitioner in the country a yearly
Income of $1,000. In the face of such
facts as these, all talk of love of hui
manity. altruism, self-abnegation and
the like becomes cheap and nauseat.
Ing. 1t appears to us that such bun.
combe should give place to homely
common sense"
Reliable authority states that the
gross amount of the patent" medi-
cine business is about $40,O00.000 in
stead OF $62,000,000 but taking the
Medical Times figures as correct they
represent an outlay Of considerably
less than 81 per capita for home medi-
cation. The cost of doctors fees ex-
elusive of medicines except such as
are dispensed for the same period,
probably was approximately $23O.O00.-
900. This is reached by allowing an
average income Of $4,000 to each of
the 115,000 physicians in the United
States. Even allowing that a gross
business Of $62.O00.000 is to be divid-
ed between $4,000 physicians the in
come Of each would not be increased
more than $40.
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
THE BEST HE COULD GET.
Amateur Gardener Could Not Under
stand Why Seeds Did Not sprout.

The woes Of the amateur gardener
are very amusing to others. but de-
cidedly real to the man who has
spoiled a suit Of clothes, blistered his
hands and lost his temper in his ef-
forts to make things grow.
A young man, recently married.
early in the spring secured sub
urban place. mainly with the idea OF
fresh, homegrown vegetables Every
evening he would hurry through his
supper and rush out to his garden,
where he displayed more energy than
skill. But. alas! When many little
green things began to break the
ground in his neighbors' gardens. his
own remained as bare as the Sahara.
1T certainly has got me beat" he
confided to friend at his office one
day. Il can't understand why not =
blessed thing has come up. l planted
peas and corn and tomatoes"
Perhaps the seed were reflective"
the friend suggested.
Il hardly think 1t was that" the
gardener replied, for l got the very
best-paid Is cents a can for them"
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
RemEARsAL m A can.
prsfessisnal Entsrtainss Wac Almesa
Tee oueeessful.

The other night. coming home IN
the car" said the professional enter
tainer. Il began to wonder II could
bring tears to my own eyes ~ l de-
to the eyes OF the other people. I
tried. l thought Of all the wrongs
had committed, and felt sorry for pco-
pie l had wronged. thought of all
the mistakes had made that other
people had profited by ana pretty soon
the tears began to gather in my eyes
and roll down my cheeks.
Il forgot there were other people
In the car who might notice me. Soon
woman got up from across the car
and came TO me-
Il see. SIR said she. that you are
In some trouble. Can do anything to
help your
Lord bless you. no, madam told
her. hastily wiping away my tears. I
am professional entertainer and was
practicing on myself. That's ALL"
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
Flow Of Arte.ian Well.

To calculate the rate OF flow of an
artesian well simple plan is to lower
bottle OF aniline fluid to a depth OF
say 500 feet and then electrically ex.
plode a cap to burst the bottle. The
time required for the fluid to appear
at the surface gives an accurate gauge
as to the velocity of flow. 1t is claimed
that this method gives results as ac-
curate as weir. The diameter Of
the pipe being known. the rate Of flow
readily follows.
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
ALMOST A SOLID SORE.
Skin Disease from Birth-Fortuns
Spent on Her Without Benefit
Cured Her with cuticura.

Il have cousin in Rockingham Co
who once had a skin disease from her
birth until she was six years Of age.
Her father had spent fortune on her
to get her cured and none Of the treat.
ments did her any good. Old DR.. -
suggested that he try the Cuticura
Remedies which he die When he com.
menced to use 1t the child was almost
a solid scab. He had used it about two
months and the child was well. !
could hardly believe she was the same
child. Her skin was as soft as baby's
without scar on it. l have not seen
her in seventeen years, but have
heard from her and the last time /
heard she was we'll Mrs. w. P. Ingle,
Burlington. N. c.. June 16. 1906"
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
MADE A NEW FASHION.
oss1 Sssss piaysa In os6 oayo -
Wouud-Oo FaehloNable.

Old Camden. in his "Rsmains." telA
good story Of trick played BY .
knight upon would-bs fnshi0nahao
shoemaker. Sir Philip Calthrop
purged John brakes. the shoemaker
Of Norwich in the time OF King Henry
VIII. OF the proud humor which our
people have to be OF the gentlemen's
cut This knight bought ~ much nno
French tawny cloth as should make
him . gown. and sent II to the tailor's
to be made. John brakes. . shoe
maker. coming to this tailor's and 80
ing the knights gown cloth lying
there. bid the tailor buy cloth OF the
same price and pattern and make Il
Of the same fashion as the knight's-
Not long after the knight. coming in
to the tailor to be measured for his
gown. and perceiving the like cloth
lying there. asked whose II was.
John brakes, the shoemaker. who
will have It made of the self-same
fashion that yours IL made Of" Then
make mine as full of cuts as the
shears will make IT," John brakes
had no time to go for his gown till
Christmas day. when he meant to
wear It. Perceiving the same to b.
full of cuts. he began to swear at the
tailor. Il have done naught but what
you bid me-" quoth the tailor. for
as Sir Philip Calthrop's garment II.
even so have I made yours" by my
latchet" quoth John brakes. Il will
never wear gentlemen's fashions
again!"-London T. P.'s Weekly.
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12

Sheer white goods. in fact, any fine
wash goods when new. owe much Of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in
manner to enhance their textile beau-
ty Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen. without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
The Terrible Mana.

Neither the Naples Camorra. the
Paris Apaches, nor the Black Hand of
America is the most powerful and ter
rible secret society in the whole
world, in spite Of the narrowing de-
tails of their CHASTITY work. The palm
must go to the Malta. which fourishes
in Italy. and has done so for more
than 300 years. This society. which
works so swiftly and silently. yet SO
surely, was founded in Sicily for pro-
lection against the injustice of foreign
rulers.-London "P. T. O."
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12
WHY SHE WAS THANKFUL.
Little One Had Reason to Approve
Fathers Choice.

OF the sisters of weli-known New
York family one is married. She has
one little girl greatly petted by all the
aunts and subject to much advice
from all of them. OF this last the lit
tie lady sometimes wearies. which
weariness on a certain occasion made
itself shown in the following reply
from her small ladyship:
Said one aunt: III you were my
child l should have you do thus and
thus" Said another aunt: Were you
my child l would do SO and sd" The
remaining aunt made similar re-
mark.
The little lady thought 1t high time
to express her own feelings. But
have" she said. always been SO
thankful that papa married the sister
he did,"
The Dolores star., 1907-07-12

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch a matter Of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener
makes half the usual quantity Of Starch
necessary. with the result of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.