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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Teachers are Reelected.

AT meeting of the board of direct
ors of the city schools held on Friday
morning the entire teaching force was
reelected for the ensuing year.
Charles Stiles has resigned his posi-
ton as janitor of the west side
schools on account of moving to
Cherokee, and the board elected
E. V. harrington janitor in his place.
The teachers are: Supt. HI. q. john
son, Mrs. Eva Fleming, Miss Nellie
Chase, Mr.. Edwin Burrows, Miss
Mignon Maynard. high school; Mrs.
Alice Withheld, Miss Ella Treat.
Miss Nellie Haynes. special Misses
Bertha Moen. Lillian Greer, Monnie
Whalen. Belle Aker, Meta Geller-
man, Mabel Owen. Laura Peaks. Ella
Wick. Harriet Hancock, Edith Daub-
ney. Mary Uhley, Helen Snowden.
AbUie Amy. Olive Orr, Mabel Bates.
grade teachers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
NEW TELEPHONE DEAL.
Standard Telephone Company Buys Local
Bell Exchange and Connects With Bell
Company For Long Distance Tolls.

An agreement has been made be-
tween the Standard and Iowa (BelD
telephone companies which has been
pending for some time. and which
will be very satisfactory to all parties,
dispensing with the necessity for
having both phones in residences and
business houses.
The agreement as closed is that the
Standard Telephone Company pur-
chases the entire local exchange of the
Bell company in DEBORAH. and con-
meets with the Bell company direct
from all Standard phones for long
distance work. This will result in
only one phone being kept in resi-
dences and business houses, for both
local and long distance work, an
agreement which will meet with gen.
eral satisfaction.
For this same purpose the Bell COM
pany gets the local exchange at Nc
Gregor. and Waukon parties having
stock in the Dubuque exchange have
sold the same to Dubuque parties.
The Dubuque exchange will continue
to be operated as an independent
company.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Sudden Death al Plymouth Rock.

Friends and relatives in DEBORAH
were panied to learn of the sudden
death at Plymouth Rock of Mr..
Daniel Koran, one of the we'll known
residents of that vicinity, on Sunday
evening. He was stricken at the sup.
per table, and died very suddenly.
having been apparently in good health
up to this time. He was go years OF
age. and highly respected citizen.
The funeral services will be held to-
day at the Plymouth Rock church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Annual 0ratorical Contest.

The annual oratorical contest at
Luther College will take place this
week Friday and Saturday evenings.
The contest in English will be held
on Friday and in Norwegian on
Saturday. They will commence al
z 80 p M. and admission will be free.
Heretofore prize of $25 has been
given to the winner of each, but this
year additional prizes will be offered.
The winner of the first prize in each
will be given S25, presented by the
Southern Wisconsin Luther College
Club. The second and third prizes in
the Norwegian contest are offered by
X. /. Haugen of this city and in the
English contest by Hon. L. D. Han
son of Bode, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.
Happenings in Society Circles Of the City
During the Past Week.


Mrs H. F. Barthell very pleasantly
entertained at Five Hundred Monday
evening.
Misses Tena and Monnie Whalen
entertained a company of friends at
Five Hundred on Thursday.
A company of friends and neighbors
gave Mrs. Gregg most happy birth
day surprise at her River street home
on Friday evening.
The Monday Whist Club was de-
lightfully entertained ON Monday
afternoon by Mrs A. A. Hanson, at
her home just north of the city.
The annual program of Irving liter
airy society advertised for last evening
at the Luther College auditorium was
postponed to tonight on account OF
the inclemency of the weather.
A company of ladies were enter.
tanned on Friday afternoon by Mrs.
DR.. A. @. Woodward. in honor of
Mrs. Watkins of Scranton, Pa. The
afternoon was spent playing Five
Hundred and at an appropriate hour a
delicate luncheon was served.
The thirty sixth anniversary of the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Protheroe was the occasion for the as
sembling at their home of company
of friends on last Thursday, who
thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and
left many gifts of flowers and useful
articles.
Miss Bernice Castello's interpret
alton of Koto San, monologue. at
Unity church on Friday evening. was
enjoyed by large audience. She is
an adept at impersonation, and the
entire program was amusing and en-.
tertaining to a superlatiye degree.
The entertainment netted snug sum
for the church.
On Saturday afternoon copmany
of lady friends OF Mrs. III. l.. Coffeer
rendered her surprise party at hel
home on the west side, in honor OF
her birthday. A useful present was
left as a memento of the occasion, and
all who were present had very pleas.
ant time.
Last Wednesday evening Mrs. 8. E.
Brickner was most happily surprised
by a company of lady friends. at hel
fifth ward home. She was presented
with beautiful plate and set OF
water glasses, and the evening spent
in very enjoyable manner by all.
Mrs. Ed. Brakeman will give q
kitchen shower this afternoon for hel
niece. Miss Maud Leach of Freeport,
in honor of her approaching marriage
to Mr.. Aaron Sweizer of Lanark. Ill.
which event will take place next Wed
nesday. 1t goes without saying that
the occasion will be a most pleasant
one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
New Deputy Surveyor.

Mr.. W. W. Utterback of Sigourney,
Iowa, who recently moved here. has
been appointed deputy surveyor by
Surveyor F. E. Cratsenberg, and the
appointment confirmed by the Board
of Supervisors. Mr.. Utterback was
associated with Mr.. Cratsenberg in
government work in the west. and the
work Of the Office being more than
one person can handle. he will here
after assist him. He is very pleas
ant gentleman to meet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
PROMINENT ATTORNEY DIES.
Attorney Dan Shea. Well Known throughout
Northern Iowa. Passed Away Early
Thursday Morning.

Although it was expected that he
might pass away at any time. yet the
news of the death of Attorney Dan
Shea at two O'Clock last Thursday
morning was received with universal
expressions of sorrow throughout the
city and county, for few men have
spent their lives in this county who
have enjoyed more general respect and
esteem. There was scarcely home
in the county in which he was not
known, and he was admired by every
one for his honor and integrity. his
raightforwardness and steadiness of
purpose, and his ability as teacher
a lawyer. He was in every sense
a self-made man. Born in Schenec-
tady. N. Y, Feb. IS, 1886, he moved
when a child with his parents to Wis
consin, where he remained a short
time, and then came to Winneshiek
county, locating in Burr Oak town
ship. where he grew up. He attended
school at Burr Oak, and later at De-
corah Institute. being a diligent stu.
dent. He taught school in various
places in the couny, and was for a
number of years principal of the West
DEBORAH schools. He was elected
County Superintendent in the fall of
1888. and was twice reelected. serv-
ing three full terms in very efficient
manner. He had been studying law
during his spare hours, and was ad-
mitted to the bar upon his retirement
from the county superintendency
since which time he has been engaged
in practice here. He was also elected
city attorney, which position he filed
with credit. By close application to
business and by upright and honor
able dealings at all times he built up
a large practice. the fruits of which
he was just beginning to enjoy when
he became afflicted with cancer. He
was treated by specialists in various
parts of the country and did every
thing he could to rid himself of the
difficulty. finally submitting to
various operations, but all to no avail,
and he gradually became worse until
there was no hope for him. For some
months past he has been confined to
his home, where he has received every
care of a loving wife and family.
Mr.. Shea was married Dec. IS, 1875 |
to Miss Mary A. Waters. in this city.
and eight children were born to them,
two of whom. Walter and Marjorie
have preceded him. Besides his wife
there remain Mae, Will. Mrs. Harry
Weiser (Jennie) of Minneapolis, Par
nell. Lester and Bernadine.
The funeral services were held at
ten O'Clock Saturday morning at st.
Benedict's Catholic church, which |
could not accommodate all of the |
hundreds of citizens and friends who
came to pay their last respects to an
esteemed friend and neighbor. Rev.
FIR. Mullin conducted the services,
and the members of DEBORAH Lodge,
No. 443, b. p. D. Elks escorted the re- |
mains of their deceased brother and |
Past Exalted Ruler to their last rest |
ing place in the Catholic cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08

Atty. E. R. Acers has returned
from trip to Ottumwa, Wapello
county, where he has been represent
ing the Iowa Anti.S iloon League as
attorney in actions started against the
saloons of that county. There are 80
Injunction cases and contempt cases
now pending, temporary injunctions
having been granted in 30 OF them,
independent of the county attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
ATTORNEY DAN SHEA.
DEBORAH Again Defeats Ossian.

An immense crowd witnessed the
struggle for basket ball supremacy be-
tween Ossian and DEBORAH at the
third game here on Friday evening
At the end of the first half the score
was Is to IA in Decorah's favor, and
the teams went into the second half
with a determination to play ball,
and they did. DEBORAH succeeded in
keeping the lead over Ossian. though
the Visitors played fine game. and
the score ended 26 to 90 in favor of
the local team.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Carried Booze 70 Prisoners.

Henry Halvorson. aged twenty
years. was arrested for carrying
liquor to prisoners in the county Jail,
being caught in the act by deputy
sheriff Blaess, and given a hearing
yesterday before Justice FL. F. Bar
thell, who took the case under advise
ment until Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Mrs SaeYold Dead.

Mrs. g. Saevold. mother of Mrs.
liver Iverson. passed away on Sunday
at the home of the latter in the
fourth ward. The remains were
taken to Ossian yesterday for inter-
ment. We are without further par
ticulars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Episcopal Sale.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will hold their Easter sale in the COR
ner store of the opera house on Satur-
day, April 18th. They will have
home cooking. homemade candies,
aprons. rugs and fancy work. Come
early for first choice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express
their sincere thanks to the many
friends and neigbbors who so kindly
assisted them during the illness and
burial of their husband and father.
Mrs. Dan Shea and Children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Grace Church Services.

Next Sunday being Palm Sunday.
there will be communion service at
10 80 a. m. and evening prayer at &c
p. m. During Holy week. there will
be holy communion with meditation
each day at 10: 100, except Good Friday
and Saturday. Good Friday there
will be the Litany with sermon at
10 100 a. m. All invited.
g. l.. Bailey, painter and paper
hanger, lib Winnebago st. 14tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
E. P. Johnson.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

Subject to the decision of the Re-
publican voters at the primaries
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County Attorney.
Nominating petitions will be circu-
lated in my interest. N. Willett.
10-6
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of County Attor-
ney, subject to the will of the Repub-
lican voters at the primary elections.
Nominating petitions are now being
circulated in my interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
Notice..

Parties having goods stored in the
old wooden mill are requested to call
and arrange for removal of same or
for continued storage.
1871 B. Anundsen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08

g. l.. Bailey, painter and paper
hanger, 113 Winnebago st. 14tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CANDIDATES.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

OOFJN i a IOhN II l..
| hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of County Attor-
ney on the Republican ticket. subject
of course. to the will of the voters as
expressed at the primaries. Nomi-
nation petitions will not be extensive
ly circulated in my interest.
q Rnino
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

day after visit here with her sister,
Mrs. Ed. Hennen.
j. H. Guerin of Brainerd, who was
visiting here last week, returned home
Saturday. -..
Will Elliot was a visitor in Bra1nerd
the first of the week.
Alfred Lemay, who had gone to
Bemldji, where he has charge of the
erection of a wholesale grocery build
ing, was In the city Tuesday to cast
his ballot.
Mrs. s. P. Brick visited over Sun
day with relatives IN Royalton.
Leo Brown of Park Rapids visited
Saturday as the guest of his brother,
Frank.
Mrs. o. Peterson returned to her
home in Brainerd Saturday nj ght,
after visit here as the guest of Miss
Edith Brandt.
Miss Cora Tanner left Monday for a
visit with her sister, Mrs. A. R.
Davidson, in Winnipeg
Miss Olive McNulty came up from
st. Paul Monday for visit here, as
the guest of Mrs. Harry Ham.
Mrs w. H. Farrell, who was visit
ing in Brainerd, returned here Satur-
day for a visit before removing to
Wadena.
Chas. Young and Henry and Oliver
Roth have gone to the northern part
Of the state to hunt big game.
Miss Francis Fortler, who is teach
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06
COME AND GONE

Mesdames B. Ledoux, ST., and B.
Ledoux, Jr., of Chisholm, returned to
their homes last Friday night after
the funeral of Miss Carolyn Heroux.
Mrs. A. Frampton came down from
-Brainerd last Friday and visited here
this week, as the guest of hel
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Gordon.
Mrs. F. Lucas of st. Paul, who
was here to attend the funeral of w.
M. Fuller. has returned home.
Dr. and Mrs. F. Fl. Nero of Mime
apolls, formerly of this city, attended
the funeral of w. NJ. Fuller Monday
afternoon.
Emil Nelson of Minneapolis; former
ly of this city, visited here the first OF
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. O'Connor went to
Minneapolis the first of the week.
Miss Ethel Fisher of the local teach
ing corps went to Minneapolis Satur-
day morning for a visit.
L. O. Vessel, who was visiting in
st. Paul, returned home the latter
part of the week.
Roy Rose returned to Burtrum
Saturday, accompanied by his mother
after a visit in this city,
Mrs. NJ. Denis visited in st. Cloud
the first part of the week with rela-
tives.
Mrs. D. M. LaChance returned to
her home in Wahpeton, N. D., Satur-
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06
Southwest DARLING

Nov. 5.-This week there Is not
much news on account of the election.
Elmer Nelson went to the woods last
week.
Mrs. Tilda Rendahl visited her
daughter at Little Falls this week. !.
Inc children of district 35 had q
social at Oakwood farm last SUNDAY.
and a good time was had.
Ole Lind, John Regnell and Thomas
Mccarthy sold some cattle at Little
Falls Monday. .
August Blomquist was in Little
rails on business Monday of this
week.
julius Abrahamsou of Little Falls
Is blowing for Abraham Kuudson this
week. -'
Herman Hanson sold a horse to
Little Falls meat market recently,
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06


ing il the. Sauk Rapid. cIt q schools,
visited here ovsr sunday
Miss Olive Guerin, Who il s. was Is visit
ing in Long Prairie, returned home
/ Monday. 5s5s
Mrs. N. w. Chance visited in Royal
ton the first Of the week, as the guest
of relatives.
OF. Trace Of sauk Rapids visited
in this city Tuesday as the guest of
his brother, DR.. O. G. Trace.
DR.. ]. A. L. Walman, who was on a
business visit to Perham, returned
home the first of the week.
J Mrs. F. Blakeslee of Bemidji
visited here the first of the week as
the guest Of Mrs. w. M. Fuller.
David LaChance visited relatives in
Brainerd Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. fanny left the
middle Of the week for Richland
Centre, Wis.
Rev. Geo. E. Platt returned from
Rice Tuesday evening, where he con-.
Quoted services.
]. W. Ward Of Sank Centre, who
was here to attend the funeral of w.
/. NJ. Fuller, has returned homo.
Austin Koslosky of the Victor
Clothing company, who was visiting
in st. Paul, returned home Monday
evening.
Postmaster Ineersoll ana MI. and
Mrs. Il. ID. LaBar of Brainerd, who
attended the funeral Of W. NJ. Fuller,
have returned home.
NJ. G. Davis, VINO was here for. a
short visit with his family, returned
to Pequot Wednesday. y. 4
DR.. j. P. Chance Of Royalton visited
here the middle of the week. " q s.
Vim. Mueller of Randall was q
visitor in this city Wednesday.
Ernest Getchel left Wednesday for
Ia hunting trip in the; vicinity Of
l:Backus
L. Q. Vessel made a business visit
to st: Paul Wednesday.
Ludger Herou1 and son of Dodson,
Mont. arrived here the first part of
the week for a visit with tho family
of F. K. Heroux. :.
Mrs. s. L. Searle and daughter,
Grace, of Spokane, Wash, formerly of
this city, arrived here Wednesday: for
a visit with friends. -
Mrs. F. H. Nero of Minneapolis
left this city Wednesday for visit
with her sister, Mrs. Ed. N. Ebert,
in Brainerd.
Mrs. Anna Ayres was up from
Royalton this week visiting with Mrs..
Frank Renick. - ....
Fred Beverage of Ripley went to
Duluth Monday.
I Eugene Schingler, who was visit
ing In Glenwood, returned home
Monday.
; Mrs. John Sekula and daughter
returned to Frazee, accompanied by
Mrs. Nick Adams. Monday, after a
visit in this city.
John A. Kelly of Superior visited
here this week, as the guest of his
daughter, Mrs. H. G. Brown.
Sen. S. F. Alderman was down from
Brainerd Wednesday for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mcconnell, Of
Sauk Centre, who were visiting here,
retuned home Wednesday.
Mrs. Eva NJ. Fowler of Duluth
returned home Wednesday after visit
Ing here as the guest of her brother,
Frank Renick .a- ...... T.
Guenther Halseth left Tuesday for
Wahpeton, N. D. ~....... ri:
John Cans went to st. Cloud Mon
| day night on professional visit. sfz
Harry and Judson Kinney lett Tues='
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

day for Akeley. "
Alfred Lemay and Jos. Kuffel left
Tuesday for Bem1djl, on business.
81: B: Tuttle and family, who re-.
Gently left this city for Couer 'lene,
Idaho, will soon leave for Portland,
Ore. -. -
F. Griffith, city letter carrier, is
enjoying his vacation. -- rs.
Chas. Hogle went to Wahpeton, N.
>, last Tuesday on a business visit.
Henry Colombo and Oliver Bastien
returned here Tuesday after bust
ness trip to Swanville. ~.
F: E. Davoll of Minneapolis was a
business visitor IN this city Tuesday.
Congressman G. A. Lindbergh re-
turned home Tuesday from several
days absence
W. V. Balcum left Tuesday for
Fargo after few days. visit here.
E. A. Storck of Brainerd was
visitor in this city Tuesday.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06
Reads Like Prophecy.

Lucian, some II centuries ago, ~
lates how the inhabitants of the mooo
drank "air squeezed or congresses
into goblet" SO that it formed q
sort OF dew-clearly suggesting liquld
air.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

a bounty of SIS was issued Ia chas
Labr1e Of IT Ripley for full grown
wolf. -.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

A number Of people went 10
Bralnerd 3 last Friday evening to hear
Congressman Lindbergh sneak.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

B You can buy more and better
meat at Wilczak & Wilczek for tho
same money than at any other meat
market % III
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Russell Baker ST., was up from
Royalton visiting here Tuesday.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Mrs. W. V. Balcum and daughter,
Helen, have Joined Mr.. Balcum at
Fargo. -
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Mrs A. Konchal and daughter, Eva.
LETT today for q visit in the twin
cities.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Glenn Harding of Cass Lake II
visiting friends here.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

FARM FOR SALE-8o acres located
IN n. Lastrup, one mile north of post
once, IL acres under plow. balance
nearly cleared Soil is good hIacE
loan. House or place. 4 snan
-John Hansman, Buckman, MINI, Al
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

we have on hand large amount OF
money to loan on farm land at a low
rate OF interest and easy terms
Money furnished as soon as papers arc
signed. Call or write US before c,os.
ing your loan, we will save Won
mno}n1ey;-F1rst National Bank, Little
>''' - n 12tf
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

WANIED-Girl for general house
WORK WORK: Mrs. F. J. Vasaly, 1o7 4th
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

& Ex-Gov. s. R. Van SAINT addressed
q large political meeting at the new
J0slln store building Monday evening.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06
VII Staples u flol Linoolnf : n n.

rs W =. Pen6eld is VISITING il.
Minneapolis. ~. : IS - IS
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

DR.. 0. j. Brown has moved to a fiat
over Willing & Tou ~tillotte's store.
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Mrs. Frank Conen has gone to Cass
Lake to prove up on her claim
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Peter W0tZka, clerk in the Victor
G!otnlng company store, went 20
flenburg Wednesday, where he visited
few days. - So '-
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Good house centrally located, Will
trade tor small farm near CITY.
90 u j. Z. Martin
Little Falls herald., 1908-11-06

Dr.: A: j. Gilkinson of Osakis and
Hon. John Jenswold of Duluth ad-.
dressed large. number Of people IS
the court house Saturday evening.