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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16
The Hellbender.

"There's no reason why the hell
bender shouldn't be good to eat" said
scientist. "lts principal food is the
crayfish. the same as the principal
food for bass. The hellbinder belongs
to the same family of amphibians as
the frog and is very closely related
Both are Matched from the egg. and
both pass through the tadpole stage
before reaching maturity. The hell
bender Is mighty fine fish. as any one
can prove to himself If he will conquer
his natural aversion" The hellbender
is found principally in streams about
the foothills of the Allegheny noun
tainS.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16
A SOURCE OF DISEASE.
Beware the Man Who Blows Smoke
Through His Nostrils.

A popular practice Of many smokers
consists In discharging the smoke in
hailed. especially from cigarettes.
through the nostrils. This is even
considered by some to be essential tc
the full enjoyment Of the flavor of the
tobacco.
The London Lancet. While acknowl-
edging that perhaps under ordinary
circumstances no harm Is done to the
smoker save to his sense of smell, has
sounded Il note of warning against the
habit as Il possible dissemination Of dis
ease. Hay fever and other annoying
complaints have been spread through
unsuspecting households by the un.
thinking visitor who habitually blew
smoke through his nose,
The surface traversed by the tobacco
smoke before issuing from the nose. 1t
tened with the natural secretion of the
mucous membrane lining IT. and this
secretion Is mingled with the fluid dis
charged from the conjunctival sac pro-
tecting the eyes. 1t therefore contains
numerous micro organisms. which.
floating in the air. have become attach
ed to the moist and stick surface OF
the conjupctiva. as we'll as those which
pass over the surface of the nasal
membrane. AS Tyndall long ago show
ed. germs are completely filtered off
from the air inhaled by the extensive
and irregular surfaces presented by
the turbinal bones. These germs are
carried into the air by the man who
blows smoke through his nostrils.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16
FAMOUS GAMBLERS.
Old Time London Betting Clubs and
Their Members.


Their Members.
There were three principal clubs
Whites, Brookes' and Boobies. Whites
was originally chocolate house" In
William Ills time, but became a pr-
vate club early in the eighteenth cen
fury and was used by the Tories. II
was Il club always noted for high play
and betting. and very curious some of
their bets were. the old wager book
being still preserved. Brookes was
the Wing club and was then conduct
ed by that
Liberal Brookes, whose speculative skill
Is hasty credit and a distant bill;
Who, nursed in clubs. disdained a vulgar
trade,
Exults TO trust and bushes to be paid.
Among the members Of this club
course, his fidus Achates. Sheridan, be-
sides the great Charles james Fox.
who here played deeply and whose
name is oft recorded in the wager
book. which. however, is Of older date
and was kept when the club was held
at Almacks. Lord Northington bets
Mr.. G. Fox. June 4. 1774. that he (Mr
G.. F. is not called to the bar before
this day four years" March IL, 171o.
Lord Bolinghroke gives guinea to
Mr.. Charles Fox and is to receive a
thousand from him whenever the debt
of this county amounts to f111.00O,-
600 Mr.. Fox is not to pay the f1,O0O
till he is one of his majesty's cabinet
April Z. 1871. Mr. Sheridan bets Lord
Lauderdale and Lord Thanet 20
guineas each that parliament will not
consent to any more lotteries after the
present one voted to be drawn In Feb
ruary next"-From The Dawn of the
Nineteenth Century" by John Ashton
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16

To prove unquestionably and beyond any doubt
that Catarrh of the nose and throat can be cured.
am furnishing patients through druggis ts, small
free Trial Boxes of DR.. Shops Catarrh Cure
do this because am so certain. that DR.. Shops
Catarrh Cure will bring actual substantial help.
Nothing certainly. is so convincing as q physical
test of any article of real. genuine merit But that
article must possess true merit. else the test will
condemn. rather than advance it. DIR. Shops
Catarrh Cure is snow white, healing antiseptic
balm, put up in beautiful nickel capped glass Jars
at soc. Such soothing agents a. Oil Eucalyptus.
Thymol, Menthol, etc. are incorporated into
velvety, cream like Petrolatun. imported by DR..
Shoop from Europe. If Catarrh OF the nose and
throat has extended to the stomach. then by all
means also use internally. DR. Shops Restorative.
Stomach distress. a lack of general strength.
bloating, belching, biliousness bad taste, etc.
surely call for DR.. Shops Restorative.
For uncomplicatad ca tarrh only of the noseand
throat nothing else, however. need be used but
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16

Women are more prone to deceit than
men. From the time when Schehera-
zade told her lord 1,001 lies to keep the
peace it has been the accepted way.
And the men. not the women. are the
most to blame. 1t Is what they like.
and they get it.-Good Words.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16

David Slowpay-I shall bring you
back those dark trousers to be reseat-
ed. Mr.. Snip. You know sit good
deal Mr.. Snip (tailor)-All right. and
If you'll bring the bill | sent you six
months ago | will be pleased to re-
ceipt that also. You know I've stood
good deal.-London Tit Bits.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16
The Best Laxative for Children

reLts should see to Ii that their children have
, tural. easy movement of the bowels each day.
> not dose the child with salts or gripping pills, Gs
aey arc too powerful in effect. and literally tear
eir little insides to pieces. leaving the bowels
akened end less able TO act naturally than before
---ative 1rOn-Cx Tablets tone and strengthen
~ bowels, and simulate all the little organs to
oalthy activity. Chocolate coated tablets, easy u
Ike. never gripe or nauseate. Loo, 900 and Sl.C3.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-03-16
Properly situated

"They may say what they like
against him." said the convicted ones
defender. "but his heart is in the right
place"
YES" assented the other. land so Is
the rest of him for few years"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
BAILEY SPRINGS.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
July 80, 1907.
Miss Emma Nesheim went down to
DEBORAH yesterday to attend the
Teachers Institute for two weeks.
J. Arneson and family visited with
Jaastad's, Sunday.
There was surprise party ard
dance at o. A. Haugen's Sunday
evening.
.. p. Olsen's entertained party of
young folks Sunday afternoon.
Several friends from North Dakota
are staying with the VERSIONS this
week.
l.. Fossum drove up from DEBORAH
Sunday to visit the Nesheim family.
Many of our young people went up
to Locust Sunday to attend the picnic
and base ball game there.
J. Koppen was business visitor in
DEBORAH Saturday.
PAIL went down to DEBORAH yester.
day and brought his daughters living
there home for short visit.
Adolph Queal spent Sunday with
home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith drove up
to Hesper Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
ELLIS !. HOOK,

COUNTY SUPT. SCHOOLS.
School Officers Blanks and Rec
ords, Secretary's Order Books,
Treasurer's Account Books, Di.
rector's Enumeration Records,
Teachers Daily and Classical
ton Records, always kept on
hand. Teachers Examination
the last Friday and Saturday OF
each month.
Office, Northwest corner ground floor
Court House, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
BURR OAK.

From our regular correspondent
July 80. 1907.
A daughter was born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Abel Pierce the 26th inst.
Mrs. o. Reed of DEBORAH is spending
a few days with Mrs. E. Reed.
Miss Sanborn of Mason City was a
guest over night Monday of Mrs. d.
Weldon.
Ralph Shelley made trip to Gran.
ger Sunday.
Several Burr Oakers took in the ball
game at DEBORAH, Sunday.
Field Day will be observed here the
8th of August with ball in the hall
in the evening.
Mrs. O. Manning of Satire was q
visitor over Sunday at the Ward
home.
Leah Roberts gave party last Fri.
day evening to "a young people in
honor OF Miss Ruth Schanck's 10th
birth anniversary.
Mrs. Fessiden and her mother, Mrs.
Mclaughlin came over from CrescC
Sunday for three weeks stay.
Mlsses i4uCile LIuInous anu iona
Briggs are enjoying two weeks
visit at the Twin Cities.
Mr.. Henry and daughter are guests
of Mrs. Perry.
Mrs. Alice Morrison is enjoying a
visit with her sister and children
from Nebraska.
Mrs. Roberts and Master Ross drove
to DEBORAH today.
Ihe L. A. s. will meet next Thurs.
day with Mrs. S. Pierce.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
FREEPORT

From our regular CorespondenD
July 27, 1907.
James Pearson Joined his wife and
daughter last Monday for a few days
visit with II. Robinson and wife.
Miss Maud lee came home Tuesday
from DEBORAH to spend the summer.
Roy Coffeen was seen on our streets
one day last week with his auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Youmans spent
Sunday at the home of E. 0. Stevens.
Mrs. Barker, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Dickinson, returned
to DEBORAH Saturday.
Aaron Sweizer of Lawark, Ill. was
an over Sunday guest at the home OF
ID. III. Leach.
Miss Ida Oxley was calling on Mrs.
d. HI. Leach, Friday.
q. l.. Beebe went to Chicago last
Wednesday for few months visit
with his sister.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
NORTH BURR OAK
From Our Reg alar Correspondent.
T. l.

From Our Reg ilar Correspondent.
July 30, 1907.
A social country dance was given
last Saturday evening which was
quite a treat for young country
chaps All reported good time and
refreshments were served at midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Young did all in
their power to entertain and show
them good time.
Olga Rootwold has been visiting
her old chum Gurina Nelson the past
few days.
To Pete Bender and wife was born a
baby girl, Tuesday evening; mother
is poorly.
Christina Johnson from Hesper is IN
the neighborhood visiting old friends.
A lot of young people from here at
tended the dance at Hesper Friday
night the music was fiue and the eva
ming was we'll spent by all.
Anna Usgaard commenced her term
of Norwegian school here Monday.
A load of youngsters from here at.
tended the picnic and ball game al
Locust. Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
NV Hook or Crook"

In old times the poor Of a manor
were permitted to obtain as fuel the
dead wood from the surrounding wood
land. The dead twigs and branches
which were beyond their reach they
were allowed to lop off with hook or
crook. There is document among
the records Of the town Of Bodmin
which gives the right to the burgesses
Of the town, under the concession Of
the prior Of Bodmin, ito bear and car
ry away on their backs and in no other
way the lop, crop, hoop, crook and
bag wood in the prior's wood Of Dun
meer." Another part Of this paper
mentions this as "a right with hook
and crook to lop, crop and carry away
fuel, ETC., In the same wood" The
date Of this record Is 1925.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment ofan administrator
of the estate OF IL. q. Nordheini, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
the estate OF
K.G. NORDHElM,
late of Pleasant township, In the County
OF Winneshiek, State of Iowa, de
ceased, intestate, and has taken upon him
self that trust by giving bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands upon
the estate of the said deceased are required
10 exhibit the same; and persons indebted 10
the said estate are called upon To make pay
EDWIN NORDHEIM.
Administrators.
G. \. BOICE,
Attorney for administrator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, July ~, 1907, 29-a.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31

Fomour regularcorrespondent.

Fomour regularcorrespondent.
July 80, 1907.
Mrs. Golfers father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas, and her two
sisters, Mesdames Williams and Jones
of Minneapolis are here visiting.
Joe Schmidt of Dubuque is here
visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson of
Mason City spent Sunday here with
relatives.
Miss Laura Gilmartin goes to Aus
tin tomorrow for a short visit.
Mrs Holiness entertained a number
of friends Saturday afternoon.
The game of ball played at Ossian
yesterday between Ossian and Calmar
teams resulted in favor of Calmar,
score 3 to . A large number from
here were in attendance.
Mrs. Carrie Meyer was at DEBORAH
Tuesday.
Mrs. Johnson of Luverne, Mimi. is
guest at the Peterson home.
Mabel "Opens went to Postville to-
day.
Mary Ahern of st. Paul visited
friends here this week.
Mrs. Peter Meyer entertained a
number of lady friends Friday after
noon.
Ralph Johnson has gone to Owatonna
on account of the illness of his father.
j. G. Morris and family have been
visiting at Marshalltown.
Edna Meyer went to DEBORAH today
to attend institute
Amos Stribley, assistant manager
of the base ball team entertained the
ball boys at his home Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. M. ID. Constantine and chill
dren accompanied by Ruth Meyer were
DEBORAH visitors Thursday.
Gertrude Millward gave a birthday
party Wednesday afternoon.
Misses T. Hore and S. Murota of
Tokyo, Japan and Mr.. @. Kondo will
give japanese entertainment at the
NJ E. church Tuesday evening. A
Japanese tea party, and bazaar will
be given in the afternoon.
DR.. Conover is spending his vaca-
ton at Elysian, Mimi.
The Waucoma and Calmar base ball
game played here Wednesday resulted
in score of to in favor of Calmar.
Shannon Bros. Comedy Show is to
hold entertainments in their tent here
every night of this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
CLAY HILL
our regular correspondent.

From our regular correspondent.
July 30. 1907.
Miss Bessie McMahn of Sioux Falls,
S. D., who has been visiting here a
few days with her cousins, the Misses
Williams, returns to her home to-
night.
Miss Nora johnson and friend of
DEBORAH were pleasant visitors at the
Tyler home yesterday.
Jacob Hove and daughter. Miss
Mabel, spent few days of last week
at the home of the former father in
Glenwood.
The Zuckmeyer and Hausworth
families of DEBORAH pleasantly sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kreutter.
Sunday, and spent very pleasant
day.
There are several young ladies.
teachers and prospective teachers. who
went to DEBORAH today to attend the
Normal Institute.
@. A. Stortz of Franklin Prairie
was a pleasant visitor here the 2Sth.
Miss Stella Sorenson was in De-
corah Saturday.
Mrs. Adam Weplar went to DEBORAH
Thursday afternoon to attend a party
in the evening at the home OF Mrs. F..
W. Daubney.
Mrs. Fred Tillotson is in DEBORAH,
helping care for her father and
brother who are ill.
Farmers have commenced to cut
barley.
Will Noecker and sister came out
in their automobile Sunday, and spent
the day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Tyler.
There were number of people from
here went to Locust Sunday to wit
ness the ball game.
The ball game at Locust was played
yesterday which resulted in a glori'
Gus defeat for Clay Hill, the score
being to 0. The game was witnessed
by large crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31

From our regular correspOndent.)
= July 80. 1907.
S. Kruchek and NJ Mikesh at
tended ipetitute this week.
Prof. Kovarik and wife of New
Prague. MINI. spent last week with
relatives.
Mrs. w. T. Leebl was at Waucoma,
Monday.
Mrs. Kabat of Dubuque was the
guest of her brother, f. Valenta, last
week
James Benda and James Tuchek
finished painting Mrs. Pelishek S
house Monday last.
H. Cooper and wife were callers at
the Fort, Thursday.
Charles Wagner spent few days
ont in the country, atsthe home of his
brother James.
Miss Pletka of Calmar made her
grandparents, Il. Dvorak, a brief visit
last week.
Joe Mikesh of West Union was here
Tuesday last to attend the funeral of
his uncle, w. j. Shevik.
Mrs Pecinovsky of Ganute, Okla.
dIIlNcu III tuWH w cuucsudy LUZ a Nlslt
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Heuser of DEBORAH
visited relatives the latter part of the
week
A. 9. Heck, A. Gunderson, and
Schmitz. of Ossian. camped on the
banks of the Turkey river near town
last week.
The daughters of +. Kulish, Bar
bara OF Marion and Frances of Du-
buque arrived here Saturday for a
visit at their parental home.
Miss Lizzie Mashek of Bridgewater,
S. d. departed Monday last for Clear
Lake, after brief visit with rela-
tives and friends.
As stated in last week S locals W.
j. Shevik passed away at his home
Sunday morning at ten minutes past
twelve o'clock, July 81, 1907. The
deceased had been suffering from
plurisy about five or six weeks. He
underwent an operation July 10Th,
and it seemed he would again recover.
He felt better untiliSaturday evening,
when about six O'Clock he began
coughing and ruptured blood vessel
A doctor was called but the internal
hemmorrhage could not be stopped.
His death came III the prime of life
as a sad blow to the bereaved ones.
He was always Industrious and cheer
full Mr.. Shevik was born in Spill
vile and died at the age of 3S. Four
teen years ago he was married to Miss
Helena Zoulek at Spillville. This
union was blessed with two children,
James and Mary. The funeral was
held Tuesday, July 23d at ten O'Clock
in the morning at St. Wenceslaus
church, Rev. FIR. Broz officiating.
Jos. Swehla. Jno. Soukup. Fr. Sou
kup, Jno. Zoulek, Clemens Herold,
and Jno Fisher, carried the remains
to the last resting place. Anton Balik
was funeral director. The funeral
was largely attended. Beautiful
floral offerings were given and his
many friends will always hold him
in kindly remembrance as he sleeps
and rests in the::silent church yard Of
Spillville.
Well done. we'll done. thy war is o 'er.
Thy earthly work is done,
And thou hast gained the shining
shore,
And thou hast found thy home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
A Serious Handicap.

Somebody ought to talk to YOungfel-
low. He'll never get on In politics If
he keeps on antagonizing the powers
that be-"
"But he doesn't. He Is particularly
careful to do everything that Is re-
Quired Of him."
'"That's all very we'll, but it won't
help him while his wife persists In
copying the boss wifes new dresses.-
Baltimore American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31

There are five capital offenses under
British law-murder, high treason, pi-
racy, arson in the port of London, and
attempts to destroy public arsenals.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31

Yellow blotches on the face,
symptom of Liver trouble. Time to
take A-B-C Family Tea for the liver
Csc. 30-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
THE LAST WITNESS
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will the Hague the United States the conave
OF the nations which are planning for universal peace,
The Article free of nge prejudice and will be read with
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Parsons and
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a
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Present subscribers this offer by sending the
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azne extending subscription this
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-31
Satisfied Customers

$50 is the only preparation that Is
suitable for use on Gas, or Gasoline,
Cooking Ranges, because IT destroys
rust. Is zDater and grease proof, dries
In 10 minutes and Is applied Ike paint.
If your de aler hasn'tit n. r.. Croft has.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-10-18
ALTAR AND GRAVE
Births.
HOLMAN.
+. Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Kollmann Oct. 7th. a son.
Births.
Council Proceedings

Sisseton, 5. u. Sept. 9th 1907
Council met in adjourned session ut the city
hall. Present. Mayor Cortelyou and Alder.
man Carlberg, Cnhill, Floss and Weis
Minutes of last meeting read and anproyed d.
Amendment ordinance No. 9. deiiu ing
fire limits, came on for hearing and on mo-
ton duly made and seconded IL passed its
second reading and was approved and
signed; Aldermen oarlberg. Cahill, Foss ana
Weis voting in tho Affirmative.
On motion duly made and seconded. ordi
nance No, 30. being an ordinance entitled
"AnnuS Appropriation Bin passsd It's sec
end reading and was approved and signed,
Aldermen Cahill, Carlberg, Foss and Weis
voting aye.
On motion duly made and carried Ordinance
No 81 passed It's second reading aud was ap-
proved and signed. Aldman Curlbcrg, Cahlil
Foss and Wois voting aye.
On motion duly made and carried The fol
lowing bills We're then audited and allow ed.
Alderman oarlberg, cahill .Foss and VETS
voting DYE.
lirzog Iron Works, ladder for the water
owe ........., =, ..........S u. 60
Nels ana lhlcs b~lacksmlthinS ,.,...... 20. -
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-10-18

Y :"
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION
DISTRIBUTIONS Or ESTATE
State of South Dakota
SIS. In County Court
County of Roberts
In the matter Of the estate OF Henry Roy
Deceased.
The State OF South Dakota sends greeting
to Mary Roy. widow. and Mary ROY, d
daughter heirs at law and next OF kin OF
Henry Roy. deceased, and to ALI to whom
these presents may come.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
Robertson has filed with the Judge OF this
Ceurta verified petition in writing setting
forth that said deceased left estate consisting
OF real property described as follows, to- wit:
East half tcH) of the southeast quarter seq,
section IL. township 1877. range 81. and south.
the northeast quarter of the southeast quar-
ter. section rs, township i27, N. range So west
OF the 5lh p. NJ, property which he alleges to
be wholly exempt from execution, attach
ment or other mesne process. and praying
that said estate be distributed among the
heirs at law and next OF kin of said deceased.
without the regular ADMINISTRATION thereof
as provided by the Probate Code and that on
Monday, the 18th day OF october 1907 nj
ten O'Clock A. M. OF said day. being "a day OF
a regular term of this Court, to-glt: OF the
said Court. at Sisseton, in the County of Ro-
berts. S. D.. have been appointed as the time
and place for hearing said petition. when and
where any person Interested may appear and
show cause why said petition should not be
granted.
Witness the Hon. J. o Andrews. Judge OF
tho County Court, and the Sea
of said Court. this 3Oth day oI
September, A. ID. 1901, at his
(SEAL) Office IN the City of SisSeton
County of Roberts. State o
South Dakota.
J. o. ANDREWS,
Judge of the County Courl
Attest: l.. WIN. Foss.
Clerk