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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Cement Plant for DEBORAH.

Maurice Holloran arrived home Fri
day from trip to Chicago, points in
OHIO. Pittsburg, and other cities, in
vestigating machinery for the making
OF cement, and while absent purchased
a No 0. Velten crusher. for the max
ing of cement. etc The machine is a
portable one, fitted with two-horse
gasoline engine, and with it Mr.. Hol-
loran excerpts to manufacture cement.
AS soon as the remainder of the ma
cbinery is installed and electric power
transmitted TO his place, he expects to
commence the manufacture of cement.
The crusher now on hand has capa-
city of five to ten tons per day. &C.
cording to fineness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Mrs. John Gaffney Dead.

Mrs. John Gaffney passed away at
her home in this city Sunday morn
ing Mrs Gaffney's maiden name
was Clara Wilson. and she was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. o. Will
son, of Fillmore county. Minnesota,
and was born April l. 1856, ON farm
near Preston, Minnesota, where she
grew to womanhood.
In 1878 she was married to John
Gaffney and they resided in Fillmore
county one year, and then removed to
McCook county, N. D., where they
resided eleven years. They returned
to Fillmore county in 1890 and made
their home there again for eleven
years, and about seven years ago came
to Winneshiek county, living one year
at Hesper. and on farm two miles
north of DEBORAH for three years, and
for several years past have resided in
DEBORAH.
Mrs. Gaffney was one of the highly
respected women of this community,
and a kind and loving mother. She
leaves to mourn her loss the boroayed
husband and one SOD.
The funeral occurred this morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Death Of Mrs. Caroline Bereeson.

Mrs. Caroline Bergeson, wife of
Christian Bergeson, died at her home
in West DEBORAH on Sunday evening,
as the result of stroke of paralysis
which she sustained on Thursday eve
ming. She was born in Hadeland,
Norway. Oct. IA, 1882, and came to
America in 1858. to DEBORAH in 1859.
May 3, 1862 she was married to
Christian Bergeson, who. with one
son. @. B.. survives her. She was one
of the pioneer residents of the city
and good woman, whose death will
be generally mourned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
A Benefit Sociable.

Wednesday. Aug. 26th the ladies of
the city will give an ice cream and
cake sociable at the Rock Island
park, to help defray the expenses in
procuring some protection against the
ever recurring floods of the J. Bieder.
mann property on the west side. This
property is regularly being flooded
whenever the river is high. and Mr..
Biedermann's crops are frequently
washed away. AS it is beyond the
means Of any one man to remedy this.
it has been decided to ask the citizens
to join in helping the matter along,
by turning out as many as possible to
take part in this sociable. The Mer.
chants Band will fCrnish music.
Should rain interfere Wednesday,
the sociable will take place Thurs
day, Aug. 27th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Old Settlers Picnic a Success.

Quite large crowd attended the
old settlers picnic at Button last
Wednesday, and of course everybody
present had big time. There were
speeches by Supt. E j. Hook, Hon.
M. <. Geiser. democratic candidate
for congressman. and others. a ball
game in the afternoon, wrestling
match and dance in the evening. The
people of Button are always royal
and on this occasion did
themselves proud.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Telephone Company Festival.

The annual summer festival of the
Nordness Telephone 90. was held on
Sunday afternoon on the T. RodvanR
farm, near Nordness. An address was
delivered by Prof. A. G. TIVE. presi !.
dent of Augustana College. Canton,
=. D., there was music by the Decor
ali Merchants Band. and everyone
present thoroughly enjoyed them
selves. Laerken Singing society of
Calmar and Grieg society of Glen
wood also furnished delightful music.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Republican County Convention.

By direction of the Republican State Central
Committee Of Iowa, a delegate convention of
the republicans OF Iowa will be held in the
city OF Des Moines on Wednesday, september
y, 1905. at L. O'Clock a, M, for the purpose of
placing In nomination a cand date for the Of
hce OF Judge OF the Supreme Court to NIL the
vacancy caused by the death of Charles A.
BISHOP ana for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before it. The
committee directs that tue Chairman of
the Republican Central Commit e of the var
ious counties notify the delegates that were
elected from the various precincts at the pri-
mary election held June z, / 0S, to assemble in
convention at the county seats of their re-
spective counties at IL O'Clock a. M,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 70, 1908,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to the
said state convention
The basis of representation in said State
Convention will be as follows: One delegate
for each county and one additional delegate
for each 20O votes or fraction thereof, of not
less than 100, cast for Albert b. Cummins for
Governor at the general election held Novem-
Der 8, 1908. Under this basis Winneshiek Co.
is entitled to Ia delegates.
In accordance with the above call you are
hereby notified to be in attend nee at the
Court House In DEBORAH on Saturday, August
18th, 1905, at II O'Clock. to attend such county
convention.
II. ENGBR ETSON,
Chm County Central Committee.
n. N.QUANDAHL, Sec'y. 34-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
"Bibi" by Local Talent Pleases.

The presentation of the musical
spectacle "Bibi" at the Grand on
Thursday and Friday evenings under
the auspices of the ladies of the
Episcopal church was attended by
fair sized audiences, which were well
pleased with the performances.
Bib" is beautiful play. and the
characters were exceedingly we'll tax
en- by some of our splendid local
talent, while large number of chill
dren participated in certain parts,
there being in all upwards of one
hundred people in the cast.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
We Have Been :At Home"

To the buyers of clothing. our
patrons and friends for 80 years, and
this season we give you the annual
glad hand. with the very best stock of
mems and boys suits Of our business
life time We will be glad to see you.
guaranteeing to make you money"
on every purchase. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Doing a Big Business.

The big clean sweep sale advertised
in last weeks Public Opinion by A.
Neish d Sons. we are informed,
brought to that store the largest bust
ness they have enjoyed for many a
day. Their store was chock full of
bargains and the people found them
there just as advertised. The sale is
still going on this week and lots of
bargains still remain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Welded in Minnesota.

Yesterday at Glenwood, Mimi. the
home of the bride. occurred the mar
riage of Prof A. Rovelstad of Luther
College to Miss Blancke Wollan,
daughter OF O. L. Wollan. They will
reside in West DEBORAH after Sept.
1st. The many friends of Prof
Rovelstad in DEBORAH extend heartiest
congratulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Firemen's Dance Fair Week.

The Hook and Ladder company are
making preparations for the giving of
two big dances on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of fair week. at
Marsh's hall The proceeds of the
dances will be used to pay for the
new uniforms recently purchased by
the company. and the fire boys ask for
liberal patronage. Everything pos
sible will be done to make the &C.
casion an enjoyable one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
II You Want a Fall Suit.

A great many of our new lines are
already in. 200 fine all-wool suits of
the III. s. q M. make, the best
clothing made, are here for your
selection. The qualities are better
than last year. and we stand behind
every suit we sell. Ben Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
It's Easy to Trade With Us.

You have nothing to risk We
guarantee everything we sell, and re-
turn your money il goods are not en-
tirely satisfactory We show some
new, handsome fall goods and will be
glad to have you see them. Ben Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Thresher Killed at Prosper.

Last Thursday morning while
firing up traction engine a: his
home in Prosper, Mimi, the boiler
exploded. hurting Gabe Munson with
terrific force against his house and
killing him instantly. besides quite
seriously injuring his son and hired
man
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Ten Years in Bed.

"For ten years was confined I to
my bed with disease of my kidneys, {"
writes r. A. Gray, j. p. of Oakville,
Ind. sit was so severe that could
not move part OF the time. l con.
suited the very best medical skill
available, but could get no relief I'M
til Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended to me. 1t has been God
send to me-. Engbertson's Phar-
macy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19

During this month our store will
be busy place. We are slaughtering
prices right and left. It's the GUS
toners gain and our loss. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19

Desirable location to rent for
small family. 2 rooms, electric light.
bath, city water. furnace. etc. En-.
quire sos West Broadway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19

Before selling your hogs, cattle
and sheep see r E. Elliott at the
First National Bank or Rock Island
stock yards. loft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
LUTHER LEAGUE CONVENTION.
Fourteenth Annual Convention Of the
Southern Minnesota and Northern
Iowa Central Luther League Opened
Last Evening.

OF the southern Minnesota and
Northern Iowa Central Luther
League opened last evening at the
United Lutheran church in this city.
1t is expected that there will be about
seventy.five delegates present from
outside the city, and the sessions will
last until Thursday noon. Following
is the program
TUESDAY, Z 80 P. NJ.
Hymn No %.
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Rev. David Stove.
Vocal Solo Miss Agnes Johnson.
Welcome Address-Rev. o. E.
Schmidt.
Response-Rev. M. E. waldeland.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. G. A. Hegge.
Address What can be done to
secure the interest of the young men
for the church" Rev. TIL. Eggen.
Hymn No. 35.
Reception.
WEDNESDAY, 9 100 A. Nj.
Hymn No. 1856.
Scripture Reading and Prayer
rev. IL. w. Doe
Vocal Solo-Mrs. David Stove.
Reports.
Anthem-Decorah Choir.
Address 1.-THE value of the Luther
League and the Lutheran Church,
DR.. John Teleen.
Discussion-Rev. E. o. Hofstad,
Mr.. Henry Wittmer.
Hymn No. 145.
300 P. M.
Hymn No. 1854.
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Rev. o. Mostrom.
Vocal Solo-Mrs O. A Hegge.
Norwegian Address--"De Unges
og de Gamles gjensidige Bistand i
Menigheden' l.. p. Torkveen.
Anthem-Decorah Choir
English Address, Missions
Rev. Carl Weswig
Offering.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. David Stove.
Discussion-Rev. l.. W. Doe.
Hymn No. ITO.
800 P. M.
English Services-Sermon on
Communicates. E. Nervig
THURSDAY, 500 A. M.
Hymn No. 1874.
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Rev. M. E. Waldeland.
Vocal Solo-Miss Helen Hjerleid.
Miscellaneous Business.
Hymn No. 1877.
Address" become a Christian"
Rev. N. O. Brun.
Anthem-Decorah Choir.
-Papers-1-The relation OF the
Luther League to the Sunday evening
service-Miss Clara Hegg.
2-The relation of the Luther
League to the Sunday School-Mr.
Ignatius Bjorlee
3-What can the Luther League do
to aid the pastor in saving souls?-
Miss Anna Dahl.
Discussion-Dr. Benedik Melby,
Rev. o. q. Myhre
Hymn No. 100.
OFFICERS.
Rev. M. E. WaldeIand, President,
st. Ansgar. Iowa.
Rev. David Stove. Vice President,
Northwood, Iowa.
Miss Sophie Doe. General Secretary,
Northwood, Iowa.
Ignatius Bjorlee, Recording Secre-
tary, NOrthwood, Iowa.
Henry f. Wittmer, Treasurer,
Albert Lea. MINI.
Rev. E. o. Hofstad, District
Visitor. Hayfield, Mimi.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Home Again.

after the hustle and hustle and heat
of big city like New York and the
long ride home DEBORAH looked pretty
good to Mr.. Ben Bear last Thursday
morning on his arrival home from his
semi annual trip to New York. He
had been in the big city couple of
weeks, busiiy engaged in selecting
cloths. Innings and styles of makeup
for his immense fall and winter stock
of clothing. 1t seems queer that every
time he goes to New York, and he has
been there between sixty and seventy
times, that he invariably sends home
larger and better stock of goods
than formerly. 1t may seem to the
reader that we say this every time he
comes home simply from habit, but
such is not the case. 1t is literally
true that his trade and the demands of
his customers have steadily grown
since he entered into business as
everything else in this country that is
successful grows, so that they demand
larger selection and H. er qualities
than formerly Mr. Bear knows his
business. He knows what his trade
wants. and he gets it. He tells us
that the stock of goods now coming in
never had an equal in northeastern
Iowa. He has anticipated largely and
purchased accordingly. Spot cash
bought the entire line. from absolute
first markets. and at prices that can.
not be duplicated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19
Drop Four Games.

Last Thursday the Cresco ball team
came to DEBORAH and bagged another
victory from the locals, by score s
to T. 1t certainly looks as if DEBORAH
is playing on Ill-luck Avenue all the
time. They play good ball and the
majority of games have been first.
class; but luck is against them. and it
seems one bad inning drops into every
game
On Sunday and Monday the Rock
Island "Cross Country" club, fast
aggregation from Rock Island,
Illinois, defeated DEBORAH twice.
Sundays score was to 5. and Mon.
days and 3. They were both good
games, but the same old hoodoo
lowered around and DEBORAH couldn t
win.
Yesterday the National Indians, one
of the fastest teams that ever played
here defeated the locals by score of
8 to l. 1t was an exceptionally good
game, and had the locals found the
Indian twirler earlier in the game,
the score might have been different.
Win or lose the last few games on
the local grounds have been good
ones, just as good as anyone would
want to see, and every game should
be patronized literally. Go out and
root for the home team and make
them feel that you are all with them
all the time-and then you will see
some base ball
Next Sunday and Monday the
Charles City team will be here for two
games, and you can put it down in
your little book that you will see two
good fast games.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-19

H. ENGBRETSON
Chm County Central Committee
n. N.QUANDAHL, Sec'y. 34-2
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-15
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is Hereby Given, That that certain
Mortgage, executed and delivered by Anna
Thaschanko, formerly Anna Skacoon, and Nick
Ihaschanko, her husband. Mortgagors, to the
Northern Land g. Mortgage Company. a corpora
ton existing. under the laws of the state of
Minnesota. Mortgage. dated the 18th day of
May A.. D. 1907, and filed for record in the
office of the Register Of Deeds in the county Of
McLean and state Of North Dakota, on the 2lst
and recorded in Book BIB of Mortgages, at
page 6S. will be .foreclosed by a sale Of the
premises in such Mortgage and hereinafter
described at the front door of the Court
house in the city of Washburn in the
county, of Mclean and state of North Dakota,
at the hour of two o'clock p. NJ, on the 18th day
of June A: D. 1908, o%satisfy the amount due
upon such Mortgage on the date of sale.
The premises described in such Mortgage and
as follows, to-wit: Lots One and Two, and the
SOUTHWEST Quarter Of the Northeast Quarter,
and the South-Ea Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter (SWA-NEA, SEA-NWA) Of Section
Three (Sec. 81 in Township One Hundred Fifty
North (Twp. $50 NJ of Range Eighty.three
West (Rge. 50 VIZ containing One Hundred
Sixty acres, more or less according to the o., s.
Government survey thereof.
There will be due on such Mortgage at the
and thirty one-hundredths dollars (SlOS.S0
together with the statutory costs and attornev
fees.
Dated this 22nd day of April, 1908,
Northern Land & Mortgage Co.,
a foreign corporation, Mortgagee.
H.. E. johnson,
Attorney for Mortgage,
Postotiice and Office address,
Ryder, Ward County, North Dakota. A 40
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Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

Notice is hereby given that that certain mort
and Jennie O'Brien, his wife, mortgagors,
ted the 18th day Of November, 1905, and filed for
record in the office of the Register of Deeds of
the county of Mclean and State of North Da-
kota, on the 22nd day of November, 1906,
recorded in Book BILL" of Mortgages, at
page 46, which said mortgage was assigned. by
said mortgage to Joseph P. Hess by assign
ment of mortgage, dated January 18th, 1907,
which assignment was filed for record in the
Office of the Register of Deeds of said Mclean
county on June 10th, 1907, and recorded in
Book "H-3" of mortgages at page 355, will
be foreclosed by a sale of the premises
in such mortgage and hereinafter described
at the front door of the courthouse. in the
town of Washburn, in the county of Nc.
Lean and state Of North Dakota, at the hour of
two O'Clock P. NJ, on the 21st day of May, 1906,
on the day Of sale. =,
The premises described in such mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same are de-
cribed as follows: Lot One ~ in Block Thir-
teen (13) in the Town of Wilton, according to
the Plat thereof on file and of record in the
Office of the Register of Deeds in and for
clean county,, North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum of 1851 90.
Jos. P. Hess.
Assignee of Mortgage.
J.. NJ. Hanley, Atty. for Assignee,
Mandan, N. D. Al as
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Notice Of Mortgage Sale by Adver-
fiSenent.

Notice is hereby given, that that certain mort
tage executed and delivered by Charles L. King
and Louisa NJ. King mortgagors to Harvey, Jill;
ing Company "a corporation) mortgage ia 20
the Itch day Of May A. D; nineteen hundred and
Register Of Deeds of the county Of Mclean and
State of North Dakota, on the 3rd day OF June
A. d. 1907, and recorded in book BIZ of mort:
tages, at page 1852 will be forclosed by a sale OF
the premises in such mortgage and hereinafter
described at the front door of the courthouse in
the City of Washburn in the County of Mclean
and State of North Dakota. at the hour OF two
o'clock p. M, on the LIST day of June 1908, to
satisfy the amount due upon said mortgage on
the day of SALE. :,
The premises described in said mortgage, and
which will be sold to satisfy the same. are those
certain premises situated in the county of Nc
Lean and State of North Dakota. and describ-
ed as follows, to-wit: Lots thirteen (13) four
teen (14), fifteen (15). sixteen q6l, seventeen
C7l, eighteen 1851 nineteen [19]. and twenty
faO1in block six Isl, in the tow of Denhotf
according to the plat thereof on fill in the office
of the Register of Deeds of said Mclean Coun-
ty. North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum of Nine Hundred and Six
ty-three Dollars [$s63] and the costs of %foreclos-
ure and sale.
Dated at Harvey, N. D. this 22d day of April.
1903. ~
Harvey Milling Company, Mortgage.
John O. Hanchett. Atty. for Mortgage.
Harvey, North Dakota 44
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Notice is hereby given. that that certain
mortgage executed and delivered by Owen H.
Lloyd. unmarried man, mortgagor to the Bank
of Ryder, q corporation. existing under the laws
of the State of North Dakota. mortgage, dated
the 9th day Of July, a. D. 1907. and filed for re-
cord in the office of the Register of Deeds, in
the County of Mclean and the State of North
Dakota, the 31st day of July. A. D. 1907 at. IL
o'clock and 30 minutes a. M, and recorded in
forclosed by sale 81 The premises in such mort.
gage, and hereinafter described, at the front
door Of the court house. in the town of Wash
burn. in the county of Mclean and the state of
North Dakota, at the hour of 2 O'Clock p. M.
on the 18th day of June. A. D. 1908, to satisfy
the amount due upon such mortgage on tho
day of the SALE.
The premises in such mortgage, and which
will be sold to satisfy the same are described as
follows, to-wit: The south half of the south
vest one quarter [siI4 Of sw,A] Of section eight
[.8l township one hundred forty.eight north
TWP. 148 NJ range eighty-seven west Urge.
81 WI containing eighty acres according
to the q. S. government survey thereof.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of the sale the sum of one hundred fifty
nine and 5000 [$159.50l dollars, together with
the statutory costs and attorneys fees.
Dated April 18th, 1905.
Bank of Ryder, Mortgage.
johnson g. Fraser, Attys. for Mortgage,
Post-otacea and Office address, Ryder,
Ward Co. N. D.. 4-24
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MAY FIRES.
Ancient Scotch Custom. Which involved
kluman SacriEea.

Ancient Scotch Custom. Which involved
Human Sacrifice.
Sir John Sinclair's Statistical Ac.
count Of Scotland" contains notices Of
many old customs, which still contin.
ued to be observed in the Highlands,
though they were even then fast dying
out. From the eleventh volume Of that
great work, which was published in
1901 and the succeeding years, we
learn, on the authority Of the minister
of Calender. Perthshire, that the boys
Of the township assembled in a body
upon the moo IN May day and pro-
ceeded to dig a circular trench. leaving
the soil in the center u~hdisturbed. SO as
to form a low table Of green turf suf-
ficient in size to accommodate the
whole party.
They lighted a fire and prepared a
custard of milk and eggs and a large
oatmeal cake. which they baked UPON a
stone placed in the embers. When they
had eaten the custard, they divided the
cake into as many equal portions as
there were persons in the assembly
and daubed one Of those pieces with
charcoal until it was perfectly black.
They then placed all the pieces of cake
together in a bonnet, and each in turn
drew one blindfolded, the holder of the
bonnet being entitled to the last piece.
The boy who drew the blackened por-
ton was destined to be sacrificed and
was compelled to leap three times
through the flames.
Although the ceremony had degen-
Grated into a mere pastime for boys, it
is evident that it must once upon a
time have involved the actual sacrifice
Of a human being in order to render
the coming summer fruitful.-Gentle-
mans Magazine.