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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

They are fine for presents. nice neck-piece muf
or a nice Fur lined Coat is splendid remembrance.
Fur lined coats from $4,000 up to $4,000 and splendid
quality of Russian Pony4O inches long---tor $780,
Neck pieces from 75c up. We also have nice line of
Chldren's sets from $1.OO up
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09
Dress Goods and Silks

Dress Goods and Silks for Dresses and Waists We al
ways snow better assortment than anyone in DEBORAH
whenever you are in doubt about nice present. YOU
can always be that nice dress waist will be &C
ceptable Our line Of Black Silks in SO inch very
plete both IN Iatfeta and Peau de Soe We give you
good one at 81 90 and them up to $780, Also some
very handsome Crepe de Chimes for neck Scarfs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

CALL EARLY AT
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
NEW COMPANY, NEW PROJECT
Men Who Have Money and Men Who
Need 1t Are 90 ne Brought
Together.

A business project of a new nature had
its formal beginning in Omaha yester-
day with the filing OF articles OF the
National Reference and Investment com
pany. The corporation, which will have
it's general offices in Omaha. will devote
itself to the bringing together OF men
of capital and men who need small in
vestments in their business. particularly
in newly opened country.
The secretary OF the company. H. L.
Vreeland. is an omahA resident, while
several OF the other officers and incor-
porators are from Oklahoma NJ. c,
Harper. an Oklahoma banker. is presi-
dent and T. d. Hughes. a Kansas City
capitalist, is vice president. On Of the
incorporators and heavy stockholders is
w. c. Rogers OF Oklahoma, who Is the
head OF the Cherokee tribe. Charles A
Wyman Of Lincoln. Fred B. Branson and
John A Wettlack are three other inoor-
porators. The C. p. Horwali ompany
which has offices in the Brsndeis build
ing. will act As fiscal agents for the new
concern.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
NEW YEARS AT THE Y. NJ. C. A.
Association Plans for Reception ia
Eclipse All Previous
Records.

Preparations for the annual reception at
the Young Mems Christian association
building on New Years day are well under
way and indications are that the coming
reception will be one OF the best ever given
by the local association. All five floors
will take on a gala appearance for the
occasion, special decorations being planned.
The two upper floors. occupied by dormi-
tories, will be open to visitors and many
Of the men who live there are preparing
to receive their friends royalty and wish
them a happy new year.
The main floor of the building will be
given over to an orchestra and the board
OF directors. which will act as a reception
committee. The gymnasium of the build
ing will present three ~acrobatic, gymnastic
and funny exhibitions at different hours,
and three squads Of expert swimmers will
hold forth in the swimming pool during the
evening.
on the third floor a number of exhibits,
Including collections of calendars. posters
and other works OF art. viii be shown to
the visiting guests, refreshments will be
served and a novel streets OF all nations
will have a prominent place. A college
room is planned by the educational depart
ment and the religious work of the as
ISOLATION will also be represented.
With such a large membership of boys
as that boosted by the local association
the lads deserve a prominent part in ,thc
occasion and they will W. It. too. Halt
of the second floor, the regular quarters
OF the junior members. will be their place
Of receiving the New Years visitors. and
they have a number OF new stunts which
are being worked into shape.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
Bellevue.

Eli Fay made a trip to town last week.
Mrs. MoCarty has been quite sick this
week.
The new stOrrs residence is nearly ready
Fielding Clarke is spending the Christ
mas holidays In Bellevue.
Ernest Weinland has been quite IN the
last week. His recovery Is now expected,
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. James
week.
Art Wright came home from his Rosebud
farm wednesday to spend the HOLIDAYS al
his old home. -
Miss Hertha Kayser Is spending the
christmas holidays at Bellevue, Visiting
her relatives and friends.
The Pierce family has moved TO Belle
vue from South Omaha and Is occupying
the j. r. Glyun residence.
Mrs; +. A. Langheine has been quite sick
this last week. The attending physician
reports her as doing finely.
During the last week a grading ganG cut
a road through Idaho hill, thus making q
shorter cut to the Omaha road.
Miss George Chadd left Saturday for her
home In Omaha after spendine several
weeks In Bellevue visiting her parents.
Mrs. II. p. Barlow Of Knox county spent
a couple OF days last week visiting her
orother-in-law' w. II. Harrison OF Belle
Ivan Mckay has gone to Madison. Neb.
TO spend the Christmas holidays with MI
friends and family. He will be gone some
Last Wednesday Henry aud Ike Hike.
who are fshing Just below Bellevue. made
a haul OF nearly 800 pounds Of fish, 2(
pounds Of scale nsh and 800 pounds Of cat
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
Dundee.


s. r. Rush is at present in washington,
Margaret Howard is visiting relatives at
Sheridan, Ia.
Miss Jaynes OF Minneapolis is the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. w. b. Fonda.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Douglas entertained
eight guests at dinner Christmas day.
Mrs. Fuller of Fullerton, Neb., IL the
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. w. g. Curtis.
Rev. Quickenden has been here for the
Christmas holidays, but will return to Cald-
well, Idaho, soon, accompanied by his fam
fly.
Miss Margaret McNanney is here from
Denver visiting her sister. Mrs. Mary An
derson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Butterfield of Sioux CITY
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Warner.
DIR. and Mrs. II. b. Lemere were the
guests for Christmas dinner OF DR.. and Mrs
c. o.. Rich.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b.. Orange Of Grand
H.. Westerfield.
Mrs. II. c. Baird will entertain the alum
nae OF M. S. N. g. residing In Omaha on
Thursday evening at her home.
Mrs. George A. Hoagland is at homa
again after a recent trip to Fort Sill, where
she visited. her daughter, Mrs. David Stone,
and Captain Stone.
Raymond Crossman, who Is attending tha
University OF Michigan at Ann Arbor. 4,
the guest for the holidays of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Crossman.
The Dundee Sunday school gave n charm.
ing entertainment at the Dundee hall on
Christmas eve, when the pupils Of All
ages took part in the program.
The families Of J. e. Dodds, j. ]. Dodds
and ID. c. Dodds held a reunion on Christ
mas day witt a tree at the home OF the
former, dinner down town in the middle
Of the day with Messrs. Austin and Milton
Dodds, and supper at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs, ID. c, Dodds. Mrs. Breckenridge oi
Tekamah Is the guest OF the brothers for
the holidays. "
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
DRY GOODS MEN At DINNER
NJ. H.. smith a Co. Entertain Road
Statesmen and the Heads of
Departments.

NJ. z. Smith & Co. rendered their an
nuaI dinner 10 their road statesmen and
heads of departments at the Commercial
club rooms Saturday evening. About 100
were present. some OF the guests coming
from as far west as Washington. After
the dinner short addresses were made by
A. c. Smith, president; w. NJ. Burgess.
vice president; c. W. Russell, credit man
ager. Pete Hammer OF Harlan, Ia, and
Frank Sheldon of Nehawka. Neb.. old
time patrons of the company, and George
Barker of Omaha were special guests.
Edward Pash contributed an original
mandolin solo. C. L. Duffie told a few
stories. illustrated by charcoal sketches
by O.. T. G%raybill. the company's claim
manager, portraying the hobbies OF the
different Officers and department men.
The gathering was voted the best in the
company's history and did not break up
until midnight
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28

$ Alta Thomas. The company controls
the Benson Times and the printing plant
Ten shares OF stock will be for sale.
The new Presbyterian church opened up
its main interior TO the public for the
first time last wednesday evening, when
the Christmas program was rendered.
The finishing Is in weathered oak and
the church contains every convenience.
About sixty Of the Lutheran Sunday
school scholars gave a musical cautota.
Santa Claus in Sunderland at the Au-
ditorium last Friday evening. which was
well rendered to a large audience. After
the program presents and treats were
given TO all the Sunday school and a
treat IN general for all those present.
An admission of % cents was charged
to cover the expenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
HOUSE OF HOPE CHRISTMAS
Aged Inmates Generously Remem-
bered by Friends and Enter
tanned by Music.

A pleasing entertainment incident to the
Christmas tide was given Saturday even
ing at the House OF Hope, for the benefit
Of the aged residents of that retreat.
The program consisted of brief a6-
dresses. vocal and instrumental music, the
participants comprising many well known
citizens of Omaha. The residents OF the
House of Hope were assembled in the
large dining room and reception rooms ad-
joining, where was provided a large Christ
mas tree laden with gifts from friends for
the inmates to evidence to them that they
were still loved and remembered.
The principal address was delivered by
Rev. ]. e. Hummon OF Kountze Memorial
church. The Kountze church choir fur
nished a number of vocal selections that
were enjoyed by all. Then followed two
or three Instrumental selections and duets
by local musicians.
Rev. Charles w. savidge, the founder
and moving spirit OF the House of Hope,
delivered a short address. expressing the
appreciation of the residents of the home
for the thoughtful kindness OF the friends
whose generosity made this occasion pos
sible.
The big Christmas tree was then lighted
and with its fruitage of mementoes and
Christmas remembrances was radiantly
beautiful. But not more so than the deli
cate kindness Of friends whose liberality
nlumined the occasion with the Joy OF
Christmas time.
The women member OF the board OF
trustees, including Mrs. RRapke. Mrs. Saw
idge and others. were here. there and
everywhere. giving cheer to the occasion,
and in this were ably and generously
seconded by the male members OF the
board.
1t was withai a most happy evening. and
Its memory viii live a long time to cheer
the hearts OF those whose advancing years
nave compelled them to avail of the shell
ter OF the House OF Hope.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
Appreciates the Editorial.

OMAHA, Dec. 25.-To the Editor of The
Bee: A merry Christmas and happy New
Year.
! want to thank you for the editorial in
this mornings paper o. Christmas" 1t
contains lofty sentiment, noble spirit and
breathes a moral quality to be appre-
ciated by all believers in the Babe of
Bethlehem" and It especially appeals to
me with a spirit of great appreciation
that our greatest western daily is minded
to speak out such good cheer and senti-
ment to the world on this anniversary
which sings Peace on Earth and Good
VIII to Men"
Again thanking you and wishing you
the return of many more anniversaries of
The Great Teacher OF Men," / beg to
remain, sincerely, w. d. STAMBAUGH.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
West Amber.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Spoerri had as theii
Christmas guest their old friend, Mrs. Hinet
Of North Omaha.
Miss Marie Garrison arrived THURSDAY
from ST. Joseph, Mo. and will spend th'
holidays with her parents here.
Mrs. Olive Hickman and daughter. Mrs
Fred Eeederh were the guests of theii
cousin, Mrs. Bert Gantz, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Daily gave a Christ.
mas dinner to their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. Bonewitz, and brother. Finley BonewltS
and wife.
J. E. Aughe and wife were the guests Of
for dinner at their home on Sherman ave
nue., Saturday.
Mrs. +. Shaw of Eckerman has been en-
Pertaining her parents from Butler, n. y
They will return to their eastern home on
Monday, December 2s.
Miss Reeber, teacher of the Oakland
school on West Center street, went to Falls
City Thursday to spend her holiday vaca-
ton with a school friend.
Miss Ruth Craig, who has been assisting
her friend. Mrs. Forbes, near Hanscom
park the last week, came home mere 10 eat
Christmas dinner with her parents.
Miss Birdie staberg spent last Friday
with old friends and ~neiBhborB In East
Amber. Miss Staberg Is a sister OF MIS-
William carp of Thirtieth and Burt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ola Carlson and daughter.
their daughter, Mrs. A. Jacobson, and fam
lily, near Fort Crook on Christmas day.
Thomas l.. shandy. who has been SO long
Ill with typhoid fever, is still bedfast ano
has still to have a trained nurse in attend
ance upon him. His lungs are still ser1ously
affected.
Earl Henderson came from the State uni.
versity on Friday last and will be tnt
guest Of his grandparents n two auntS
Mesdames Pratt and Emory, during the
holidays.
M. ]. Rowland reports the loss OF seven
head Of horses at his farm home in Thomas
county. II seems that they could not gel
acclimated. He feels his loss keenly, as he
intended farming in the spring.
Prof. John Henderson arrived Christmai
morning from Denver. where he is pro
lessor OF manual training at the university
and will spend the holidays with his pa
rents. Rev. and Mrs. r. NJ. Henderson
Rev. and Mrs. ". r. Wetherell have beer
entertaining his mother. from near Beatrice
the last two weeks. She returned to hel
home Thursday. Miss Kiges, sister of Mrs
Wetherell, has also been the guest or heI
sister. Her home Is on South Tenth street
Mrs. John Emory entertained her parents
Rev. and Mrs. r. NJ. Henderson, heI
brother. John Henderson Of Denver, and
nephew, Earl Henderson Of the university
at Lincoln, at her Christmas feast on
Christmas day at her home on Twenty
sixth and Woolworth avenue.
Rev. w. d. Stambau gh has Just returned
from an eleven days trip to ~Philadelphla
DnietE Memorial, and was successful in Sc.
curing 1900 there to apply on the churcf
debt. Mrs. Stambaugh accompanied MIN
and visited her brother, Mr.. Cross, VINO
lives there.
The neiKhbors and friends OF Southwest
| church Joined with the Sunday school on
Christmas night In an old-fashioned Christ
mas tree and exercises, where everyone,
whether old or young, received a present,
beside the Christmas treat for the chill
dren. The church was crowded to its ut
the school was fine. and quite a sum OF
money was received by the pastor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28

fish. Among the catfish was one large cat
weighing Ice pounds.
Rev. r. T. Weinland. who has been con-
quoting religious services at Emerson, Ia,
peld a visit to his family here the fore part
Of the week.
The Young Peoples Christian Endeavor
society will hold weekly meetings In the
Fresbyterian church. Services will begin
Miss Edna Findley entertained a few
trlctd DIS at her home Monday evening. A
splendid time. enlivened by games and mu-
ST.. is reported.
The old courthouse is being repaired at
last. The bid Of Fred Rhodes was the one
accepted. commissioner Harvey Peters will
superintend the work.
Mrs. G.. s. Plank and son, whitney. Of
Elsin, Neb., are visiting at her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. McDermut. They will
remain here several weeks,
Grant Percy. a former Believuelte, now
married and living In Norfolk. was a visitor
mere last Tuesday. He has quit the fur
niture business he once had in Crawford
for this new location.
At the Steff home Friday evening a merry
crowd gathered and rendered a surprise
party to Miss Mildren Steff in honor of her
birthday anniversary. A short program was
ent were William and Frances Martin,
Hertha Langheine. Edna and Ray Findley,
Cassie Jones, Margaret Johnston, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Tolbee, Rosco Wolfe, Henry
Armstrong. Violet Saunders, Mont Purcell,
Ivan Mckay, Mabel Stanton, John Stock
man, Vera Braden. Lucille Betz, Mary Hood
and Jennie and Vail McDermut.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
Guilty OF coanserfeItinE.

Passing counterfeit money L. no worse
than substituting some unknown worthless
remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar. the
great cough and cold remedy that cures the
most obstinate coughs and heals the lungA
sold by all druggists
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
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nit The Bee to their endorsement
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28

FOOD FOR Weak and nervous men
NERVES work n youthful vigor
n III gone as a result OF over
work or mental exertion should take
man again.
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oMA1AAM = M~cCOHHHLL DnUG CO
OoA 1oth ana Dodge 0trosea
OWL D1U0 CohPA"
OoG 16eh ana HAx1ey Sta oDAhA Esh
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
Countsrfeft dollar.

buy trouble. but a genuine quarter buys
DIT. Kings New Life Pills. for constipation
malaria and jaundice. For sale by Beaton
Drug Co
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
What You Get?

Beautiful Gifts and many OF them,
and you're happy. Good,-But
remember-thAt q sick liver and
slow torpid bowels-mAke the most
beautiful gifts lose their beauty
-CASCARErS will clean up the
bowels-make the liver act-every-
thing look better. 8
cAScARRTS-Ioc hox-week's treat
ment, All druggists Biggest seller
10 the WoEh-milliou boxes a month-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-02-08
PUBLIC UTILITIES
ASSESSED BY BOARD

Afditor n r. Trapp's offies is
daily in receipt of letters from raii-
poad officials owners Of telegraph and
iephoN companies, sipeiiutendeuts
of express Companies ANA sune uton
dents and managers OF pipe line and
OK public service corporations. ask.
Ing for application blanks upon which
20 return a sworn statement OF their
property for assessmeni by the slate
hoard of equalization at It's first meet-
ing These blanks may be- had by
applying 70 Auditor Trapp secretary
of the board
The state baard Of equalization.
consisting of Coy iiaskell. State
Auditor Trap, State Treasurer
henefae Secretary of Stale Wm
Cross, Attorney General West, state
Inspector and Examiner Tayl0r and
President Counors OF she board OF
agriculture. win adjust and equaliza
the valuation Of real and personal
properly cf the counties IN the state
and assess all railroad and public
service CORPORATION property.
This year an the electric light, gas,
water. power ami heating companies.
having any property or operating ms
der franchise granted by the city
councils Of the cities In the state will
be assessed by.sthe state board in-
stead Of by the oity assessors as has
heretofore been the custom. The
managers and owners Of these com
panies will forward a schedule or
sworn statement OF the actual cash
valuation of their taxable property
to Auditor Trapp
Failure on the part of any OF these
Companies to mhmit such state
ment 10 the board or 10 return the
same to the auditor is made pnnisn.
able by the e'staiutes of a forfeit cf rar
less fnan $50 and not more than ST..
600 for each otfense.
Attorney General West stated to-
day that this provision of the statute
will be lsidly enforced
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-02-08
GOULDING'S HOLIDAY
BILL RFCOMMlTTED
Senator Eek Brook and
Bride Figure in Pleas
ing Episode

Friday afternoons session of the
senate was cventful for the work ac.
complished in short time
The request of President Bollamy to
concur IN house. desire to conference
legislative committee was acceded to
Blair Thomas aud Graham being ap-
pointed.
Mr Redwine secured consent to con.
slider senate bill 2G at the opening ses-
sion. Monday. explaining The opera
tors at McAlester wera not obeying the
laws. and had refused 70 permit Mr..
iianraty 20 examine tie m.ses. Frank.
liu's bill, 81, was also allowed 20 come
up at that time, as il pertains to hours
one can work in the mines
House bin 322 by yanGevSnter was
read, and advanced on The calendar,
and the usual list of petitions were
read BY title.
Committee Of The Whole.
The senate went into committee OF
the Whole 70 consider general orders
Agee in the chair.
The effort to pass No S6 GouIding's s
holiday measure. met with opposition,
because It did not take "a al OF the
DAYS and the senate objected TO two
laws on subject OF holidays. On mo-
tion of Russell the committee was au-
thorized 20 bring in q bill 20 cover all
holiday dates.
The house sent bills 2S2 l57. 27S.
the first by Stettmond state tax extern
sion: the second by Bryan funding
outstanding Indebtedness, the last by
Ellis. stipuiating tho amount OF attor-
ney fees in certain lien papers,
The Williams ELL.
With tho assistance OF the chair the
Miiiiains bill on optoinetry was passed.
landrum. aided by Russell getting an
amendment Blair aud Sorrels made
continuous efforts 10 amend the bill
and Davis attempted 20 strike out the
enactlng clause. speaking bitterly on
the ridiculousuess OF tho measure
Taylor moved TO nOn.concui. Ia several
sections, and Blair fought the meas,
ure from section TO section with inten-
se effort 10 defeat
The debate grew acrimonious and
Cunningham added TO the feeling by
declaring the author of She bill was
either unable 90 tell the seniitr It's oii-
iect or afraid TO DO So ia either event
making i hard 10 support
session by section Williams Won
Bnlnps striking ont the emergency
clause
Blair declared the measure uncon
stitutional and Echols asked that part
OF the question be referred TO Ruth
Grey, causing the FIRST smile OF tue
days session
The bill. Clipped % The energeAcy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-02-08

was reccmn,euael for adoption BY the
senate proper
Browulec, couldinD Tax Bill
Senate hill 80 i04. bv Brownlce
and gouldme. wits read and passed A.
ter sharp skirmish oyer The emer-
gency clausc between Brook and
rrownlee. the later being pcpperY in
his statement that the Muskogee SEN
atcfs were anXi6ls for special lusis.
lation
Mr. Goulding declared he had sup.
ported necessary measures for the re-
yNef OF the EAST portion of the state,
and NOW asked fair deal The
measure was finally recommended for
passage
House Refused TO Concur.
The house sent word 1914 was reasr
tor the senate and also notified the
senate It cOuld not concur In amend
ments to Whitehursts bin on the cen
sus
House bill s3s was read. and Graham
moved not co recede on the Whitehurst
bin.
I<iows conmauche Free Lands.
Mr. Cunningham for federal RELATIONS
recommended passage of house con
.current resolution No. a. asking con
gress to remi, what vas due from set
Tiers on kiOwa and Comanche lands.
Bills Presented.
No 229 STAFFORD. regulating carriage
OF coal
No. 230 Wynne, amending section !.
article !. cnapter %, statutes OF 1893.
No 23i Holman, regulating fees OS
expert laedical testimony
A resolution by Graham headed to
promote the comfort of passengers on
railroad and interurban trains
They Talk To Brock
Governor Haskell entered the senate
chamber just before adjournment, and
President Bellamy called Senator and
Mrs Eek be0OlS 20 the chair. the gov.
ernOr making a nice little speech pre-.
senting the lady to the senate. happily
suggesting that as she was from Mus.
kogee, she must OF course be accom-
plished and pretty.
Following the governor, Senator Jim
Grow Graham, his red hair and com.
plexion just trille more glowing on
account OF bachelor embarrassment
made presentation speech very
handsome ease Of silverware. using his
choicest terms to tell Mr. and Mrs
Brook the senate was glad to make
the present TO have them both here
and to see them both looking so we'll
Ham Bee followed n1i the senate
lempl0yecs in the presentation Of a
splendid cut Sass set, calling atton.
tion to Brooks support OF senate bill
No 81, as "A reason for water set.
Henry S. Johnston also spoke TO the
pair, telling them that az tines in the
distant past. he, too, had had some
hope Of complying with the great law
but SO Jar had failed.
Brooks reply was somewhat funny
tie senator stating i love everybody
catching the error when the senate
and audence yelled their approval OF
the statement and added Il love some
more than others"
He paid a tribute to the friends and
colleagues, and promised to do his
duty as he saw it, while member OF
the body.