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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

We believe we have five brothers
who at one time resided in Fayette
county who have railroad record
which cannot be beaten by any five
brothers in the United States or
Europe. We mean by this that the
combined length of service of these
five men, for one corporation, is
greater than that of any tive other
brothers in the world W. j. at this
place was recently retired on a PEN
sion. In all, the service OF these five
months, and counting overtime would
probably be 200 or more years. W. j.
of this city and A. J. of West Union,
for years had charge of the most
difficult railroad construction on the
whole g. r. l. d p. system, through
the Zulu valley from West Union TO
Elgin. g. II. has been promoted from
section boss at DEBORAH 10 roadmaster
on several divisions of the old b., G..
r. q n. system, until now he has the
most important division of the sys-
tenn. b. g. was so popular at Cler-
mont as station agent for the @. 4. L.
q p, that the people, rather than see
him go to some larger city, compelled
him TO take charge of the bank. where
he is now the popular cashier. u. G..
was for wears "A most popular station
agent at DEBORAH, but he is now
located in Cedar Rapids and is travel
ing in the interest of large firm.
The father of these boys is still liv-
ing, the mother having passed away
during the past wear. January l,
1906, Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Gruver,
father and mother of these boys
celebrated their sixtieth wedding an
niversary and all the bows were home
on the occasion. The length of time
served by each of the boys up to Feb.
q. 1908 was: A. j. Gruver 33 years,
months. W. J. Gruver 30 years. G.
II. Gruver 30 years, / month. u. q.
Gruver % years, 8 months b. 9.
Gruver Is years, & months. Ii there
is any one who knows of five brothers
who can beat this record we would
like TO hear from them -Elgin Echo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
Given Up 10 Die.

b. Spiegel. 1904 n. Virginia ST.,
Evansville. Ind. writes: For over
five wears l was troubled with kidney
and bladder affections which caused
and was all run down, and year ago
had to abandon work entirely. had
three of the best physicians who did
me no good and | was practically
given mp 10 die Foley's Kidney
Cure was recommended and the first
hostile gave me great relief, ami after
taking the second bottle was entire
ly cured. Why not let lt help you?
EngbertsOn' Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
Young Woman is Fearfully Burned.

About seven O'Clock Saturday morn
ing very sad accident occurred at
the Gedney hotel. Miss MaLde Will
son, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wilson of this city. who was
employed as second cook there, was
badly burned. While trying to re-
move something from the range, her
apron caught fire. There was no one
in the room at the time, and in her
effort to eXtinguish the fame she
famed her apron thereby greatly in
creasing the flame. Others came to
her rescue and all possible means
were used to relieve her. Nearly all
the skin was burned from her body
and some internal injuries were re-
ceived. Independence Conservative.
Mr.. Edwin belong, representing
the Inter-Stat Investment Co., of
Chicago, was at New Vienna. Mon
day, and completed the purchase of
the plant of the New Vienna Brewing
Co., and also the right of way of the
Dyersville and Northern Railroad Co.
The brewery and also the railroad
will be placed in operation at once
Mr.. belong stated that the Dyersville
and Northern railroad will be placed
in operation this spring. Work will
begin about March lst or as soon as
the ground is in condition. The
work on the dump, that was aband-
oned several years ago, will he re-
sumed and the entire equipment will
be put in. The cars will be of the
new gasoline motor type. The con-
tract for the completion of the road
has been given to j. w. Jackson. of
Chicago, railroad contractor 1t is
estimated that it will require about
seven weeks to put the road in run
ming order. Commercial.
Sheriff Hall got bad ducking IN
the icy waters of the Oneota early
yesterday morning He had been
summoned to the English Bench
neighborhood and in crossing the river
at the Hartley place the approaches TO
the bridge were found to be under
water. He was picking his way care
fully over the north approach when
his team went off the embaukment
and tIpover resulted. Sheriff Hall
got sousing wet, and lost his hat and
a buffalo robe besides. His team was
unable TO secure safe footing and
George found himself in serious
plight for few moments, but fortu-
nately help came to hand promptly
and himself and outfit were assisted
back to dry land. The Hartleys fitted
him ont with dry garments and he
went on to his destination. His sum-
mons to that locality was occasioned
by ruction at the Fowler Sadler
home which had been terminated by
the departure of the husband before
the sheritf's arrival The couple
were married but few months ago.
-Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
Cause Of Stomach Troubles.

When man has trouble with his
stomach you may know that he is eat
ing more than he should or of some
article of food or drink not suited TO
his age or occupation, or that his
bowels are habitually constipated.
Take Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets To regulate the bowels
and improve the digestion and see if
the trouble does not disappear. Ask
for free sample. Sold by Engbert-
sons Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
A Perilous Merry.go-R Round.

john White had an experience at the
creamery last Saturday that he does
not care to repeat. He was on Il step
ladder olling the shafting when his
clothes got caught and took him re-
around with it. There hap
pened to be room enough between the
and the ceiling for him TO
pass and no injury was done. except
to scare everyone about as bad as il
did him. The engine was going
slow, and was stopped in short order
Standard
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
A brass band is being organized at

A brass band is being organized at
Waverly
The Cedar Falls high school won
unanimously in debate at Elkader
with the Elkader high school Friday.
A. b. f. Hildreth. of Charles City,
the founder of the first paper in
northern Iowa, was ninety two wears
old on Saturday.
A bill was introduced by Represen-
tative Conner appropriating Sl30, coo
for improving and charging the pub
lie building at Fort Dodge.
w. j. Ainsworth of West Union has
been appointed assistant general at
torney for the Great Western railway,
with headquarters at st. Paul.
The Roman Catholic convent at
Mason City burned at midnight Fri
day and eighteen occupants of the
building had narrow escapes. The
loss is $50. 900.
little cheaper. If you are going to
need anything in building material,
don't buy until you have been G.. +.
Baker. He can save you money. 6tf
AS demonstration of kindly feel
ing, the Knights Templars of Mason
City presented the Rev. DR.. +. w.
Parsons, pastor of the Baptist church,
with purse of $500 DR.. Parsons
will take a months leave of absence,
and has left for the west. where he
will look around for few weeks.
Quite number of Waukon business
men have an arrangement with the
DEBORAH stage line by which they pay
a regular specified amount and the
driver calls daily at 3 p. m. for any
mail they have to send out and he
mails it on his arrival at DEBORAH.
They are forced to do this on account
of our miserable mail facilities.
Say, Teddy, this amt "A square
deal ''-Waukon Journal.
From our exchanges it is noted that
of the state are making preparations
for their annual "home comings' and
among them is Lansing, This will
be that towns third attempt at hold
ing similar event and it's safe to
say that the two previous ones were
successes. or the third would not be
attempted. The home coming this
year will be held in June.
The new church of the Evangelical
Lutheran St Paul's congregation is
now completed. and will be dedicated
on next Sunday, March lst. The
building. together with the lot upon
which il stands, cost $32, 600, and it
is one of the finest structures in this
part of the state. The Gothic style of
architecture has been followed
throughout The glass in the win
dows is very pretty and very artistic,
and the interior finish is all quarter
sawed oak. -Waverly Independent.
9. w. Reed has been appointed
county attorney of Howard county for
the remaining portion of the term of
ID. l.. Grannis. who has resigned. TO
remove to st. Paul to join his partner,
w. l.. Converse, who moved there
some time ago. Mr. Reed is son of
United States District Judge II. L.
Reed and is lawyer of marked abil-
ity and popular with the members of
his profession and the people at large.
and the appointment will give general
satisfaction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
This is Worth Remembering

Whenever you have cough or cold,
just remember that Foley's Honey aud
Tar will cure it. Do not risk your
health by taking any but the genuine.
1t Is iii a yellow package. Engbert'
sons Pharmacy, I'm
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
VANDERBILT RACE ASSURED

of his big Thomas cars in preparation.
Two Appersons are assured and in adj
dition two I~sottas, Darracq and
one Renault are promised"
The date of the race and the route
will be announced by July /. Formal
applications have been received from
ST. Louis and Savannah, and in addi-
ton to the possibility of the Long
Island Parkway, 1t was said that a
fourth course in an Eastern State is
under consideration.
In recognition of the excellent work
done by the Savannah Automobile Club
in conducting the recent stock car
races, Frank c. Battly, president of
the club. was appointed a member of
the racing board.
Tn addition to President Thompson,
the other members present were A. l..
Riker, A.. G. Batchelder, Frank j.
Webb, Fl. Rossiter Worthington, Harry
w. knight, of Boston; Alfred Reeves
and Frederick II. Elliott.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03

NEW YORK, April S.-With ten en-
tries positively assured for the Wander
bilt cup race and with several i'm
portant changes in the rules for eligible
ity whereby the event will stand out
more prominently than ever as a high
speed contest, the prospects for this
big contest this year assumed a far
brighter hue today h a has been the
case since the event vas abandoned
last year. This cheerful outlook for the
international motor contest in America
was the result of an important meeting
of h racing board of the American
Automobile Association.
There is not the slightest cause for
doubt regarding the successful running
of the Vanderbilt cup race next fall
said Chairman Jefferson Demont
Thompson at the close of the meeting.
"A. l.. Riker has promised two Locomo-
biles for h race, and he says the
cars will be ready for road work within
a short time T.. r.. Thomas has two
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
FREE BASEBALL TO BE
TRIED BY NEWARK IL. S.

Newark High Schools athletic associa-
lion Mt the regular monthly meeting yes
terday afternoon decided TO adopt the free
baseball plan proposed by Principal way
land T.. Stearns.
X was not until after considerable de-
batting that the free baseball plan was
adopted by a majority of two votes. The
notice of the meeting had not been widely
spread and many OF the student members
were not present.
Sussex avenue and First street will be
the scene of the first trial. for the park
commissioners will not allow games TO be
nlayed in Branch Brook Park until May.
Morris Park, the place where the boys are
practising at present, Is to be dup up some
time this month for the purpose of laying
n sewer. This would necessitate the High
school manager finding another place TO
ulav his home games, so that the free
baseball trial will come Mt a good time,
Several OF the students who were against
the plan claim that visiting teams will not
wish to play on open grounds. and that
the crowds win interfere with the players,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
Y. M. c. A. TEAMS FORM
STATE BASEBALL LEAGUE.
Eight Cities on Circuit-Playing
Season to Be Opened
Nav 9.

The New Jersey Y. M. C. A. Baseball
League was recently organized. The
following cities comprise the league:
Newark, Trenton. Elizabeth, Madison,
Plainfield, Summit, Orange and Pater-
son.
The league season will open May %.
The Newark Y. M. c. A. league team
has completed its schedule, which is as
follows:
May ., Mutuals, OF Belleville, at Belle
Vile; May IS, Newark y. NJ. G.. A.. re"
serves, at home; May 20, Madison Y. M: Q.
A, at Madison; May 30, Verona Field Club,
at Verona.
June 6, Plainheld Y. NJ. c. A., at home;
June Is. Paterson Y. NJ. G. Al at Pat
erson; June 90. Elizabeth Y. M. g. A., at
home; June q, Summit Y. M. c. A.. at
July i, open; July II. Orange Y. N. c.
A, at Orange; July is. Trenton Y. M Q.
A., at Trenton; July %, Mendham b. y.
c., at Mendham.
August /, Elizabeth Y. M. C. A., at Eliza
beth; August s, Madison Y. NJ. G. A., at
home: August Is. Plainfield Y. M. c. A.,
at Piainfeld: August %, Paterson Y. NJ. g.
A., at home; August %. Summit Y. M. {.
September &, Orange Y. NJ. c, A.. at
Orange: September q open: September u,
Paterson Y. M. c.. A., at Paterson.
A few dates remain open on the reserve
teams schedule and the manager would
like to fill them with first-class teams.
Address c. A. Scofield, G6 Alpine street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
CATHOLIC BOYS
To MEET IN MANY
ATHLETIC GAMES
BY OFFICE BOY.

Every Catholic school boy in the do
cese of Newark, and that is a pretty
big territory, is looking forward to June
II next, when the diocesan field day
will be held at Hillside Park. The COM
mittee in charge of this affair has COM
pleted every detail and nothing re-
mains now but good weather on that
day and a few more entries to make the
day a memorable one for the little
chaps who are going to test their skill
and prowess in the coming events.
There will be many of these events
and every boy, from the midget class
up, will be given a chance to win some
prize.
List of Events
The committee decided on the follow
ing list of events:
A midget 60-yard run, for boys under
five feet in height and under 10 years
of age.
75-yard run for seniors. 220-yard run
SS0-yard run. broad jump, climbing the
bar, 600-yard midget relay and SS0-yard
senior relay.
A new event in games in this section
of the country viii be introduced,
throwing the baseball.
Many Prizes offered.
The prize for the school showing the
largest number of points will be do
mated by the Rev. Father George Cor
rigan, pastor of st. Joseph's Church,
The individual point prize will be the
gift donated by the Rev. Edward
Quirk, treasurer of the league, while
the banner and prizes for the midget
relay race will be given by the Rev.
y rSt-.r = GA 1879 TI,..,a
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
CORNELL SETTING A NEW
STANDARD FOR COLLEGES.
Plan to Bar Freshmen from Com
peting in intercollegiate
Meets.

Cornell has gone in for a record in
college athletics.
The lthacans figure on making a new
mark by raising the standard of eligi-
bility to the highest possible point, and
they believe hat other universities
must soon follow their lead.
Financial support has just been re-
fused all freshmen teams, except the
crew. This, it is believed, is carrying
out the letter as we'll as the spirit of
the one-year rule. barring freshmen
from taking any part in intercollegiate
contests. 1t win bar the freshmen
games from any connection with gen
eral athletics.
Cornell recently took a decided stand
against allowing it's students to play
summer baseball" and the latest ac-
tlon, gains freshmen participating in
intercollegiate contests, is only follow
ing out the principle of high standards
in college athletics.
a years freshmen baseball team
at Ithaca cost over $700, while the re-
celpts from games Noted $3.50, and
over $1,000 was lost last year on the
three branches of freshmen athletic ac-
~tiyities.
The athletic council also decided to
abolish separate coaching for freshmen
teams. and voted to put them under the
control of the varsity coaches.
Unless the men in the first year class
at Cornell come TO, ward themselves
and back their athletes no freshmen
teams win be able to compete with
representatives of other colleges.
The loss financially has been given
Q as the ~ostensible reason for barring
freshmen from intercollegiate contests.
but the wish to follow out closely the
one-year rule was the real reason for
taking such action.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
Both from Missouri.
Already a Rule.
One imp Ill.

.unandiats in ST. Michaers Hospital, is not yet ready for duty.
III NOT be able to attend to his duties when the season opens
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
BALL PLAYERS MUST NOT
SLING THEIR BATS AWAY
President POmpOuS Pullian Prates to UmpireS on
Methods Of BatSmen Who Fail to Use Glue
on Their Hands While Trying to Slug
the Ball -Hughey Jennings Talks.
BY BERT

ULIIAM has broken ut again.
TIN National Leagues naty executive nw proposes b. special In
n etrnctions &c his umpnes to owe a point that is already quite com
r1sto1v1 looked aner " a paragraph hin the ruleb book
pruan got his umpires together yesterday inc went over ue rules VII"
+hero and thenh ne informed them that he "a sent a circular letter 10 the esm
,aa.ro anaaer telling them hat the pernicious habit o. thrown tn pat
- ~ hoI had been hit by a man at the plate nus STOP.
The executive considers this matter decidedly important, n explained TO
-. amnt.os rln that lie had to stop the practise. The public had to g
nrthont The information. The signals it seems. aret to b. secret
Both from Missouri. m,.
-, CHANCE M Fret Clarke both" wanted to know just wha would
.annen If a hat accidentally flew from the hands of a batter. PuIiams reply
80 lot h4vs hould try it N thus find out The actions Of uniam over TINS
gmr.an while nraisegorthy enough in itself, as he declares thath e the
asaotgo+ ~ sion becaua it is dangerous. seems to be erhuo 1t oK a
raa.aa. :, +bhnk it up. ista he rot into the blacklist ontroVer winch
required several weeks for the basebab experts to dsest the pubic D"s 81"
in the dark
Already a Rule. nan ~ h.
Tonires are. under the present rule empowered to penah1e 3 nan at ue
-. ~ att.mnt TO butt into a play by throwing his bat toward thrd ase
~ otbeczyne confuse thu opposing team Bats d not ordinarily slip IRON a
:" - - nanas unless tberei s a purpose in thu ACCIDENT Prompt action by
~ r,nrires would quickly stp all the antics by players guilty of thrown
4hair hats around too promicuously. Umpres Enshe' Day. hN"' hsNi
"a p,dderham were at the conference yesterday.
One imp Ill. m.aon fr
r7rorire Johnstone. Of this city, who recently underwent a operauon LOT
aata4s in 81 Nuchaers Hospital is not yet ready for duty. He will prob
~, Mt he able to attend to his duties when the season. pens
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
WELL, WHATDOYOU THINK?
THE BOXING BILL KILLED
1t Was Given a Knockout by the Members Of the
House at Trenton Last Night Despite Efforts
Of Sheriff SOmmer and ASsemblyman
Braun TO Have 1t Passed.
BY OLD SPORT.

sports, should net stop, but get together
and try to nave a th~ree-round boxing
bill put on our statute books. The
game is too good to be crushed by men
who are not overzealous about tho
wishes of the many. Assemblyman
Braun and Sheriff Sommer are to be
thanked for their efforts, and when ati-
other Legislature rolls by perhaps ~
boxing bill will be given a chance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03
FIRST WARD NOW
ALONE IN SECOND
PLACE IN NEWARK
Former Champions Clean Up the
Final Series Against For
est Hill.
TEAM STANDING.

First Ward Republican Club bowlers,
champions last season in the Newark
League, won three games on their own al
leys last night from the Forest Hill Field
Clubs quintet. and have taken second place
In the race. They will secure the honors
of that position for the season unless the
Park A. "A. five, which has three games to
roll tonight, wins them all, in which case
the Parks and First Wards will be tied.
The First Wards had no trouble at all in
winning three games last night. The
scores:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-03

Manager Bender OF the Newark A. A.
Juniors has signed two heavy-hitting in
1ielders, Charles O'Toole, for second base,
who is considered one OF the fastest of the
middle sack guardians hereabouts, and
Charles Quinn, who is just as fast at first
base b e. Both PLAYERS mere 81 members %g Of o sne
Any is or II year old teams wishing to
arrange games with the Newark A. A.
unior may do so by addressing i. Bender.
s2l Ferry street. Out-of-town teams are
preferred. j.