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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Another Pioneer Mother Passes AWAY.

Mrs. Jacob Haas. one of the well
known pioneer residents of Winle-
shiek county, passed away on Satur-
day, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. q. T. Pearson, from heart
trouble, after an illness of two weeks.
Margaret Rice was born Nov. /,
1888 in Landstuhl. Germany, and
came to America in 1854, settling at
Louisville. KY. In 1866 she was mar
ried to Jacob Haas in Louisville, and
| soon afterward came west to Dubuque,
and in 1859 to DEBORAH. For many
years they lived on the farm few
miles north of the city on the Burr
Oak road, and scarcely anyone passed
that way in the early days without
i stopping at their hospitable home.
! Eleven children were born to them,
seven OF whom are living, viz:
Charles. Henry. Jacob and Mrs
Emma Pearson of DEBORAH. George OF
Chicago, Mrs Carrie Goocher of Ores.
co and Mrs. Margaret LaGrange of
Colorado. The husband and father
passed away seven years ago.
The funeral services were held yes
terdsy afternoon at 2 80 O'Clock from
the Congregational church. Rev. M.
Willett officiating with interment in
T! Phelps cemetery.
Mrs. Haas was kindly woman.
whose life was wrapped up in her
home aud loved ones. who was good
friend and neighbor and who was
highly esteemed by everyone who
knew her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Son OF Lincoln's Vice President Here.


During the session of the district
court last week, Atty. Frank Hamlin,
son of Vice President Hamlin during
the incumbency of President Abraham
Lincoln, was in the city. looking
after a very important matter in
court Mr. Hamlin is a member of the
law firm of Hamlin & Boysen of Obi
eago. who are connected with the pro-
batting of the will of the late George
Phelps. The will of Mr. Pr clips con-
tanned legacy of $25. 900 to his broth
er who died before the formers death
and the probating of the will, and as
result Atty. VIM. Conoyer of Chicago
was here representing his children as
heirs, claiming the $25. 900, while the
residuary legatees of the estate claim
tE..t the amount should go to them.
1t is one of the largest matters
to come before the court here in some
time, and Judge Hobson has taken it
under advisement How ever he may
decide it, there is likelloo that it
will go to the Supreme Court for final
adjustment
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
THE Thief" Coming.

After negotiating for several weeks
with Mr.. Charles Frohman we have
arranged for presentation of the
famous play above named. We can
safely say that nothing in the way of
a dramatic treat that compares with
this has ever been given in this city.
We have played but few attractions,
preferring to give those of a popular
nature. In this instance we have Sc
lected something away above the
average and an attraction that has
been and is now playing the larger
cities "The Thief" is playing a
weeks engagement at the Tulane
Theatre. New Orleans.
Among our other high class metro.
politan bookings are paid in Full, -"
"Strongheart.' and 1.-The Great
Divide
We have decided to again inaugurate
search OF the best attractions offered
in any city of the United States and
sincerely trust that our people will
accord Us the liberal support necessary
to the continuance of such policy.
Very truly.
Weiser & Bear, Managers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Death at Plymouth Rock.

Mr.. Nels Ellingson, a well known
citizen of Plymouth Rock for good
many years. died from cancer last
week Tuesday, and the funeral was
held Thursday, Rev. Larsen officiat-
ing. For several years Mr. Ellingson
was storekeeper and postmaster at
Plymouth Rock. and leaves a wife
and seven children, besides several
brothers and sisters. He was we'll
known throughout the county and his
death will be generally mourned. His
son Oliver of Cando. N. D., and
daughter. Mrs. q. A. Norquist of
Minneapolis were home to attend the
funeral.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Shot a Big Eafle.

While driving along the road near
the Beard farm west of the city on
Sunday, Peter Finnberg spied big
eagle. perched in tree near the road
side, and having a shotgun with him.
shot it. 1t fell so the ground seriously
wounded. but put up lively scrap
before it was finally subdued, and
showed signs of life for some time
after ii was supposed to be dead 1t
measured n inches from tip to tip of
it's wings. He expects to have it
mounted. Several of these birds have
been shot in this vicinity this fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
A Splendid Exhibit.

Ii you failed to inspect the annual
fur exhibit of Ben Bear on the east
side of his store Saturday you missed
seeing the finest showing of fur coats
etc ever displayed in northern Iowa.
A long rack. extending the length OF
the store, packed closely with the
markets best productions. and priced
right, proved an attraction that
brought many buyers. Some way, Mr..
Bear seems to have the faculty of
knowing what people want. getting
it, and then presenting it to them in
manner that never fails to please
and satisfy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
y~S<tc Oe~74eon
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
THANKSGIVING HYMN,

0 thou whose bounty fills my cup,
With every blessing meet.
| give Thee thanks for every drop,
The bitter and the sweet
/ praise Thee for the desert road,
And for the riverside.
For all Thy goodness hath bestowed,
And all Thy grace denied.
/ thank Thee for both smile and frown
And for the gain and loss;
| praise Thee for the future crown
And for the present cross.
l thank Thee for the wing of love
That stirred my worldly nest,
And for the stormy clouds that drove
The futterer to Thy breast.
/ praise Thee for the glad increase,
And for the waning joy,
And for this strange, this settled peace,
Which nothing can destroy.
Anonymous.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
A Thanksgiving Day Marriage.

At half past four O'Clock tomorrow
Thanksgiving afternoon will occur
the marriage of two of Decorah's best
young people, Mr.. Jacob AL Otteson
Preus, son of President and Mrs O.
x. Preus of Luther College. and Miss
Idella Louisa Haugen, daughter of
Mr.. X. |. Haugen, one Of Decorah's
most prominent merchants. The -cere.
mony Will be performed by the
groom's father, Rev. DR.. q. X. Preus,
and the bride will be attended by
Miss Agnes Haugen as maid of honor
and Misses Henrietta Preus and AL
berta Haugen as bridesmaids. while
Rev. Carl Preus will act as grooms-
man. After the ceremony a delicate
wedding supper will be served, and
the happy couple will depart on the
night train for New York city and
other eastern points to spend the
honeymoon, arriving at their home
in the city of Washington before the
opening of Congress.
This is a union which elicits the
sincere congratulation and good wish.
es OF everyone who is acquainted with
this couple. Both of them reared in
families surrounded by the highest
type of character and culture. blessed
with the advantages of refined parent
age and higher education, they enter
upon life's journey with much Of
promise. The bride has grown up
from childhood in DEBORAH. is poss.
essed of those charming graces and
womanly attachments which will
make her an ideal helpmate for the
husband of her choice, who has come
to manhood in one of our best families
and gone out and readily assumed q
prominent position among men of
affairs. being the private secretary of
Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota.
A host of friends and acquaintance
unite with US in extending heartiest
congratulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
A Fine New Shop.

The new blacksmith shop erected by
George Higgins on Main street this
fall is now complete, and is dandy.
1t has cement floor, two FORCES, and
is a large and convenient shop in
every way. The building has snowy
covering of corrugated iron. 1t is &C.
cupled By Gus Gullickson and Charley
Peterson as a blacksmith and wagon
shOp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Masquerade Draws LARGE Crowd.

A large crowd attended the roller
skating masquerade at Steyer's opera
house on Friday evening. The novel.
ty Of the affair was quite attractive
and pleasing. A number of prizes
were awarded as follows: Fancy dress.
ed gentleman, Oscar Ringdahl; lady.
Miss Lucille Norton; comic dressed
gentleman. Hartwlg Hanson; lady,
Miss Rachael Ingvoldstad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Eastern Star Anniversary.

The ladies of the o. E. S. invite all
Masons and their families and lady
members of the o. E. s. and their IA
miles to celebrate with them their
twentieth anniversary on Thursday
evening Dec. 3rd.. at the Masonic
temple short program will be
given and light refreshments served.
Do not forget to bring twenty cent
Offering.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment of an admin
strairlx of the estate of samuel Bender
deceased
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed administrators of the
estate of
SAMUEL BENDER
late OF the county OF Winneshiek
state of Iowa, deceased. intestate,
and has taken upon herself that trust by Civ.
ing b rnds as the law directs. Ali persons hav-
ing demands upon the estate of the said
deceased are required to exhibit the same;
and persons indebted To the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
LENA BENDER
Administrators
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa. Oct. 81, 1908.
9. ). Boice, Atty. AGA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Free to winneshiek County Brides.

To encourage matrimony and newly
married couples to remain in this
county. we still offer bridal gift of
the Public Opinion free to every bride
who remains in Winneshiek county
after her marriage. Send in your full
name and address and a receipt will
be sent you for one year free of
charge TT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
VISITING COMMITTEES REPORT.
Condition Of Martin Luther Orphans Home
at Strengthen. Wis, as Found by Com
mittee.

Lie lStUluS OOIuulGb6o Oh the
Martin Luther Orphans Home visited
the Home on Wednesday, Oct. 14th,
aud on Friday, Oct 3Oth. So far as
we know, no one there was aware that
we were coming to visit the Home.
We looked into the situation very
thoroughly and are enabled to report
the following:
We found that the aim is to keep
both the children ana the buildings
clean and in good condition. Sheets
and pillow cases are changed every
week; cotton blankets, which are used
on the beds in winter, are changed
every other week; every week the
children receive bath and change of
underwear. On their arrival at the
Home. children are sometimes troub-
led with vermin. But they are in every
case given bath and provided with
clothes. while their own clothes are
disinfected.
We examined many beds, but found
no vermin nor any signs of the former
presence of such. The children. as q
rule. look healthy and hearty. We
believe that in this respect they easily
bear comparison with children in gen.
eral. With the exception of a couple
of epidemics of children diseases and
one epidemic of diphtheria. health
conditions have been good. of late
years. During this diphtheria epide-
mic there were over 60 cases among
the children. but not single death,
while in a nearby town there were 30
cases, with seven deaths. This seems
to show that the children are being
we'll treated and are receiving good
care.
The kitchen, laundry and bath
rooms were clearly and in good con-
dition. We took dinner at the Home
and found the food nourishing and
we'll cooked, although plain. For
breakfast, the children get various
kinds of mush, of oatmeal, wheat
germ, or the like, with milk. and
bread and butter; for dinner, meat
and potatoes. some kind of vegetable,
and bread; on Sunday also dessert !;
for supper, bread and butter, corn.
meal mush or the like, milk and some
times jam. During this summer the
cook with the assistance of several of
the older girls has canned more than
600 quarts of fruit raised in the garden
of the Home All the children who
desire something to eat between meals,
get it. both in the morning and in the
afternoon. Owing to lack of means,
the living at the Home must be
frugal. If the Home is supported more
generously, it will. of course, be
possible to do more for the children
in various respects.
AS inquiries are frequently made as
to what can be prepared by Ladies
Aid and Young Ladies' societies. for
use at the Home. we will give the In
formation that just at present there
are 70 mattress covers needed, two
yards wide, preferably made of light
weight bed ticking, tied with cotton
thread, not too heavy for washing.
Also some quilts for single beds,
about GA yards long and l1s yards
wide.
Mrs. o. Fl. Hemsihg, Stoughton,
Wis.
Mrs. o. j. Kvale, Orfordville, Wis.
Mrs. John Oils, Madison. Wis.
Mrs. r. o. Brandt, Mcfarland,
Wis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25

German Cough q Consumption
Remedy is the one cough cure we al
ways guarantee. 1t will cure your
cough, your money back II IL does
not. Brunt q Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
A Beautiful Drama.

A fair sized audience witnessed the
beautiful drama "Under Southern
Skies at the grand last evening. The
story is one which appeals readily to
the finer instincts, and the roles
were taken by thoroughly competent
actors. The play gave universal sat.
isfaction, proving to be one of the best
seen at the local theatre this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25

Henry Reeves, the old reliable
hog buyer, pays the highest market
price at all times. and handles more
hogs than all the buyers of northeast
ern Iowa combined. See him at the
Winneshiek County Bank or O.. N.
d st. r. stock yards. aSh
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25

AT the party the other evening
you were particularly pleased with
the salad. The reason was that our
olive oil was used in the salad dress
ing. People are always pleased with
this oil. It is bland and sweet as
cream and has a flavor of peculiar
delicacy. Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Watches Of 0uaIity.

For ladies and men, plain or beauti.
fully engraved cases, containing re-
liable works to make perfect time
pieces prices right. M. j. Soukup.
scweler. Att
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25

Mott & Co. show wonderful
line CT ladies ready-to-wear skirts.
We have just received big lot of ex.
ira sizes and can fit all the heshy PEG.
pie needing skirts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned take this means of
expressing their sincere thanks to the
many friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted them during the i'll
ness and burial of the late j.. O. Rol-
Inns.
Mrs. j. O. Rollins and Family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25

Outing fannels and feeced goods
at Mott 81 Co., Extra values at 8
cents and 10 cents In the outings and
1t 10 and 10 cents in the fseced.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-11-25

We still have some of that xxx
Norway herring left B. Barnett q
Sons.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
THE IMTERM0UNTAN AND COLORADO CATHOLIC: JUNE g. 1908

edch change the water regains it.; nor
. nLal clear appearance The color is in
e cue water and is not the result of re-
lection from the sky This has been
nloNeh beyond doubt by the fact that
ne color remains the same for days
time, regardless of the condition
of the clouds.
ne TOUR colors mentioned are the
o,ies always seen, and they always oc-
cur IN the order named, the disturb
aiice II such 1t may be called, covering
period Of from six weeks to two
IlIofths in July and August of each
year. Old residents of Seaside assert
maj the phenomenon is a regular an
,lual event and that it is always fol-
owed by the death of a large number
% Ish In the lake. No explanation of
the peculiar condition has ever been at
pied by scientists, although several
Sciehtlflc men of note have studied the
axe carefully. The prevailing opinion
among the inhabitants of the section
IS mat the lake is of volcanic origin.
ana that the changes are Cue to sub
terranean disturbances which produce
chemical changes in the water.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
Common Errors About Ewes.

one of the most noteworthy advap-
| tages Of the present epoch is thar s,,ra
eyes are almost unknown; likewise,
cross eyes. Even so short a time as q
| generation ago it was common thing
to see people of all ages and conditions
with fnflamed eyes. AS for rabismus
one does see a case of it now and then
! OUT II is very exceptional A genera
! ton ago cross eyes were regarded as a
] hopeless misfortune. There was moth
ing that could be done A child Tins
| afflicted was obliged to go through life
with one eye looking inward or out
ward, as the case might be. 1t was not
only a deformity, but a misfortune in
olher ways; for a person who is badly
cross-eyed sees out of only one eye
Nowadays, however, save in rare in
stances, the matter can be set right bv
simple surgical operation. 1t is main
ly for this reason that one sees so few
persons who are cross-eyed, as COM
pared with a few years ago As FOR
sore eyes, they are cured, or prevented,
by glasses which correct the troubles.
such as near sight or astigmatism.
which are the cause of the mischief.
Perhaps the most curious of the many
absurd popular notions about eyes is
that which causes people 10 retain
from wearing needed glasses, for the
reason that IF they once put them on,
they will always have to use them" In
such a belief there is only one germ Of
truth. When glasses that are needed
have once been adopted, nobody is ever
willing to give them up. simply because
the improvement of vision, or gain in
comfort, is such that they quickly
make themselves Indispensable
There is scarce anything about which
popular ignorance is so profound as it
is in regard 10 eyes. Ever so many
people will confess to wearing glasses
for astigmatism, but ask one of them
what astigmatism is, and the answer.
if any, is a random guess. Yet astig-
matism is simply an irreguarity IN the
curvature of the cornea, which is set
in the front of the eye like a watch
glass. One often hears it said that ocu-
lists occasionally take out eyes clean
them, and put them back: yet nothing
could be more impossible without de-
sight. When odd sight" comes, |
as 1t does to all normal eyes "a - years
or earlier, complaint is made that the I
sight is failing" But the fact is that /
the eyes are as good as ever but need 4
mild convex glasses to help the focus /
at the near point. Cataract is supposed |
to be a film over the eye, whereas it is I
really an opacity of the crystalline lens |
behind the pupil. To such absurd be- |
Iiefs, indeed, there is no end.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
Twilight Time.

A perfumed sigh from the meadow
bloom
Floats out on the night; through the
woodland gloom
Comes the lonely note of the whippoor-
will,
Singing. with scant but honest skill
A -thee-well to the day that's
gone.
And hope for the day that's yet to
dawn.
The sky is pierced by a million stars;
In the fields the shadows smooth out
the scars
That the plowman made; and the in
sect crowd
Raises a chorus shrill and loud.
A fare-thee-well to the day that s
gone,
And hope for the day that's yet to
dawn.
All, this is the hour of the day that's
best
The hour that is neither toll nor rest,
When the task we have struggled
with departs
And the thought of the future reVlVes
our hearts
with a fare-thee-well to the day
that's gone,
And hope for the day that's yet to
dawn.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
Household Hints.

When mixing mustard add a drop or
two of salad oil to it. 1t will greatly
improve the flavor
a tablespoonful of borax is an agree
able addition to the dishwater and helps
to keep the hands soft, instead of irri-
tating them, as soda does
To keep lemons as we'll as to improve
their flavor, put them into more than
enough water to cover them and change
it every day or two
A pan of boraX and sugar kept under
the sink will discourage reaches.
Plenty of hot water and washing soda
put down the sink pipes will keep them
clear and lessen the plumbers bill.
If tea or coffee be spilled on a wooden
material it may be removed by apply
ing glycerin to the spot, afterward
washing out the glycerin with water.
Discolored ivory knife handles should
be cleaned with lemon juice and salt
Cut lemon in half, dip it in salt and
with it rub the ivory. Wash off imme-
diately with warm water and wipe dry.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
She Forgot Her Feet.

A good old Scotch minister, calling
Unexpectedly on a widow who lives in
cottage on the outskirts of the vii
lage surprised her in the midst of
washing a lot of clothes. She hur-
riedly hid behind a clotheshorse, and
told her little boy TO say that she was
out The visitor knocked at the door
well, jamie" he said, land where 5
your mother"
My mother is not in; she's down the
street on message" replied the boy
with promptness.
Indeed" replied the minister with
a glance at the bottom of the screen.
We'll. tell her that / called, and say
taht next time she goes down to the
village she had better take her feet
with her"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
DIRGE

FOR ONE WHO FELL IN BATTLE
Room for soldier! lay him in tn
clover:
he loved the fields, and hey shall be-
his loveT:
Wake his mound with hers who called
him once her lover:
Where the rain may rain upon il.
Where the sun may shine upon it,
Where the lamb hath lain upon it,
And the bee viii dine upon it.
Bear him to no dismal tomb under city
churches
Take him to the fragrant fields, by the
silver birches,
Where the whip poor-will shall mourn,
where the Oriole perches;
Make his mound with sunshine on it.
Where the bee viii dine upon it,
Where the lamb hath lain upon il.
And the rain will rain upon it.
Busy as the bee was he, and his rest
should be the clover;
Gentle as the lamb was he, and the
Tern should be his cover;
rem and rosemary shall grow my SOL
olers pillow over;
nhere the rain may rain upon it,
Where the sun may shine upon it.
"aere the lamb hath lain upon it,
and the bee will dine upon it.
S.n'ans in his heart, the rain would
Nme full often
V-' o. those tender eyes which ever
p, more did soften;
]" never could look cold till we saw
MN in his coffin.
1aEe mis- mound with sunshine on il,
N liant the lordly pine upon it,
Were the moon may stream upon il,
7lo memory shall dream upon il.
captain or ColoneT"-whatever invo-
cation
'.a our hymn the best. no matter for
the station
WI my grave the rain shall fall from
NE eyes Of q mighty nation.
s ing as the sun doth shine upon it,
qua Tls.- glow The goodly pine upon it,
s s15.s as the stars do CLEAN upon it.
'-'a' memory come to dream upon il. |
Thomas William Parsons.