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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
PACKERS PAY BIG BILLS.
Over 325. 900 Cars Used in Transport
ing Last Years Products.

Boston. Mass. Aug 1s.-In 1905
+be hackers of the United States
Skinned out S25. 900 cars of packing
house products and by-products- The
freight charges vary widely according
TO destination and quality. Average
freight was not less than $1OO per
80 that the total freight bills
we're at least S32.5OO.O0O. In
addition there were shipped to the
hackers several hundred cars Of live
stock. Average freight per car Tor
live stock is S55. or about hait the
freight on the dressed peer prouuct-
Tel-irr the packing industry as
whole, the railroads reap gross bust
ress Of not less than $4,000 freight
yearly. or as large as the total gross
receipts of such systems. as st PAUL.
Kew Haven or Southern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
BOY KILLS a GIRL WITH RIFLE.
Target Rifle in Hands of COncordlia
Youth Responsible.

Concordia, Kan, Aug. 1S.-Robert
Hill, 16 years of age, accidentally
killed a negro girl named Banks Tues
day. The boy was with his father
L. E. Hill, on the depot platform with
his rifle.
He noticed an English sparrow sit
ting on the platform and taking aim
at it, fired. The bullet hit the steel
rail, glanced across the street and
struck Lula Banks killing her almost
instantly.
The bullet entered her mouth and
lodged in her brain. The girl was
about Is years old and had just come
in the Santa Fe train from Abb
lene.
Young Hill who did the shooting is
nearly crazed with grief and his par
ents are Frustrated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
FOR EVERY HOUSEKEEPER
Easy Way to Rid the House of Cock
reaches, Rats, Mice, Etc.

It is the easiest thing in the world
TO rid the house OF rats. mice, cock
reaches. waterbugs. ETC.. by using the
old reliable Stearns' Electric Rat and
Roach Paste. which has been on the
market for thirty years
1t is ready mixed for use and as it
Is IN paste form, there is no powder
30 blow away and get into food.
See that every package bears the
signature of J. J. Kearney, and then
you will get the genuine: the only
Ruarapteed exterminator, the only one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
EDITOR YOE LANDS PLACE.
Man Will Help Take
Uncle Sam's Census.

Independence. Kan, Aug 1S.-
Charles zoe. editor of the Independ-
ence Tribune has received the ap-
pointment as supervisor of the census
for the third congressional district
Mr.. Voc naturally elated, ondu u
Mr. Yoe is naturally elated, but says
he had made no special effort to
land the prize and that he does not
know whether or not there were 9TH
er candidates. He has just returned
from a six weeks western trip and
had paid little attention to his appli-
cation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
HARRIorAN's EARLY RETURN.
Is Thought to Be For Closing Option
on New York Central.

New York, Aug. 1S.-E. H. Harri-
mans homecoming at this time is
awaited with interest in view of the
recent reports in Wall street that he
had obtained an option on a con-
trolling interest in the New York
Central lines, which would give him
an ocean to ocean route. But that
this is the reason for his return is but
speculation, for no statement has been
made to that effect at the Union Pa
cific offices here or by Mr.. Harri-
mans associates.
1t was even said at the Union Pa
cific office today that no work had
been received of his contemplated de-
parture from Cherburg tomorrow.
The coincidence of the financier's re-
turn at time when the New York
Central rumor cropped out strong
est, however, is interpreted by Wall
street gossip to mean that he will ex-
ercise the option worth of stock for
merly controlled by the Vanderbilt in
tereStS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18

where your druggist will refund your
money if it does not do the work.
Apply Stearns' Electric Paste at
night, in sinks. pantries, etc, and in
the morning you can sweep up a pan
full of dead cockroaches-
Use it where there are rats and
mice, and after eating it, they will
run out of doors to die.
All reliable druggists sell Stearns'
Electric Paste: o. box Csc. 16 or
box $1.00. or sent express prepaid.
Stearns' Electric Paste Co., Chicago,
Ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
Engineer Wool Burned to Death.

San Bernardino, Calf, Aug. IS
John Wool, Santa Fe engineer, aged
80. was fatally burned when his en-
CINE struck a piece of soft track and
turned over on the Searchlight divis-
ion OF the Santa Fe near COTS Mon
day night Fireman W. w. Manns
was painfully scalded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
VIOLATED THEIR PAROLES.
d. E. Barnett and William Dossett Are
Back at Reformatory.

Hutchinson. Kan, Aug 3D. f.
Barnett and William Dossett, who vfo-
lated their paroles have been returned
to the state reformatory. The former
was sent to the institution for grand
larceny and was arrested in West Vir-
ginia a few days ago and the latter
was returned here from Kansas City,
Mo. He was convicted of burglary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
Storm Damages Santa Fe.

Los Angeles, Aug. 1S.-The storm
on the desert yesterday caused con-
siderable damage to both the South
ern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads.
The Southern Pacific main line is
tied up between Indio and Yuma by
washouts near the Salton sea and be-
tween Imperial junction and Yuma.
The Santa Fe trains are delayed by
washouts near Barstow ad Needles
and Goff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
PREPARING FOR FALL FLIGHTS.
Duck Hunting This Fall Promises to
Be Best I'm Years.

Great Bend. Kan, Aug. 1S.-Tha
Great Bend Sportsmen's Association
is placing a lot of blinds at their place
on the Bottoms.
The duck hunting this fall PRONE
ises to be the best in years and IL the
weather is an indication the flight Will
come in a little late and be here the
most of the winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18

due to the fact that as he fell under
the machine, he caught hold of the
front axle with both hands and held
on until the car was brought to a stop.
AS it was, he was dragged twenty feet
and seriously bruised about his right
shoulder, arm and leg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
Injuries Force shrubb TO ouit

Winnipeg. Aug. 18-In last nights
race. Alfred Shrubb the runner, strain
ed the tendons of one OF his legs and
is so seriously injured that he has can
celled all his seasons engagements
principally in Seattle and along the Pa
ciflc coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
NEW ROAD IN MISSOURI.
Charter Is Issued to Kansas City Har-
lem s St. Joseph.

Jefferson City. Mo, Aug. 1S.-The
secretary OF state has issued a char
ter TO the Kansas City Harlem & St
Joseph Railroad company of Kansas
CITY: capital $3.50. 900. The road viii
extend from Kansas City to St Jo-
eeph via Dearborn. in Platte county,
with branch from St Joseph to Tiff
fanny Springs in Platte county dis
tence of SO miles.
Edward J. Ward. and Ralph B.
Throop of Chicago; o. o. Ketchum;
,. II. Cummings, Jr-. and A A. Dun
ham of Kansas City. are stockhold-
ers and directors in the new company
Railroad Line to Fort Sill.
I.awton, Okla, Aug. 1S.-A contract
has been awarded TO the. Rock Island
Railroad company to construct a side
track for the Fort Sill station across
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
WILL EXTEND TELEPHONE LIN
Hutchinson Independent Plan for 200
Mile Extension

Hutchinson, Kan, Aug 1S.-The ex-
ecuflve committee of the Southwest
Kansas Independent Long Distance Tel
ephon ne and Telegraph company held
meeting at the office of the B. & B.
Telephone company. The committee is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
Pittsburg Wants Carnegie Library.

Pittsburg, Kan. Aug 1S-The city Ii
hrary board expects to receive definite
Us ord this week from Andrew Carnegie's
representative, closing the negotiations
by which Pittsbrrg is to have a $4,000
gift from Mr.. Carnegie for a Carnegie
library building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18

the military reservation. a distance
of several miles to the old target
grounds. the location of the new Fort
Sill for which already 100000
worth of buildings have been con-
tracted. The bid of the Rock Island
was $20,24S. the lowest offered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-18
DRAGGED 20 FEET BY AUTO.
Harry De Merritt Seized Axle and
Saved His Life.

Hutchinson, Kan, Aug. 1S.-Harry
G. DeMerritt, a carpenter, 40 years
old, was knocked down by an automo-
bile at the corner of Sherman and
Main streets.
That he was not killed probably is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Death of a Pioneer.

Mrs. L. j. Halse, one of the pioneer
mothers of Bluffton township, pass
ed away last Wednesday at her home
amout four miles southwest of Burr
Oak, after a long illness. We re-
greet that we have not received a
complete obituary sketch of the life
of this good woman. She was a
native of England, and has lived in
Button township for many years,
raising large family, to whom she
was devoted mother. She bore the
respect and esteem of the entire COM
munity in which she lived, and there
is general regret at her passing. The
funeral services were held from the
home on Saturday morning, conduct
ed by Rev. w. McVettie of Grace
Episcopal church, DEBORAH, with in
terment in the cemetery in Burr
Oak. The bereaved husband and
children have the sincere sympathy
of all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09

ington Prairie, where the groom will
conduct a farm. The groom is a
young man who enjoys wide
friendship and the bride lady of
grace and refinement. They are the
recipients of hearty congratulations
from all who know them, and best
wishes for future happiness
Bakke-NIartinson.
Another marriage which takes
place in Glenwood township this
Wednesday morning, is that of Mr..
Oscar Bake and Miss Josephine
Martinson. The ceremony is to be
performed at eleven o'clock, at the
home of the brides brother, Mr.. I.
Martinson. This couple have grown
up in Glenwood township, and their
acquaintance is large in that vicini-
ty, all of whom regard their friend
ship highly, and they all join us in
extending wishes for long and hap
Ply welded life.
KapinOs-klemish.
Last Tuesday, at St. Wenceslaus'
Catholic church, Spillville, the we'd
ding of Mr.. Joseph Kapinos and Miss
Josephine Klemish was solemnized.
The young couple is we'll and favor
ably known in the vicinity of Spill
vile, where they have grown up, and
the union has elected general con-
gratulations. They will make their
home near Cresco.
GilbertsOn-Ramsey.
This Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock, at the Washington Prairie
church, will take place the wedding
of Mr.. William Herman Gilbertson
of DEBORAH to Miss Selma Belinda
Ramsey, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Ramsey. The groom has
grown up in DEBORAH and for some
time has been employed in Dyrland's
Cafe. His bride is a charming
young lady of Washington Prairie,
in every way worthy of her choice,
and the congratulations upon their
wedding are wide spread. They have
the best wishes of all who know
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Board i'm Session.

The Board of Supervisors are in
session this week, in the regular
June meeting. At this meeting the
reports of the county officers are re-
ceived, and large amount of BUSH
ness transacted. Monday afternoon
the ballots cast at the last election
were destroyed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Phil Hexom to Washington.

Philip Hexom departed on Monday
for Spokane, Wash, where he has a
proposition to associate himself with
the Ross Co.'s Commercial Art
House. If everything is satisfactory
he may become financially interest
ed. Phil is a fine young man be-
besides an artist of rare ability, and
we are certain of his success where
ever he goes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
Institutions of DEBORAH
Will Graduate Large Glasses
This Week and Next.
Decorah High School.

Commencement week for the De-
corah high school opened on last
Friday evening, with the Glass Play
at the Grand opera house. The
house was filled, and it is no dispar-
agement of former occasions of a
similar nature to state that the plays
presented this year were as good if
not better than ever offered here be-
fore. The evenings entertainment
was divided into two farces of an
hour each, "The Worsted Man" and
Mr.. Bob" and the excellence dis
played by the members of the Glass
of '09 in the various parts taken by
them was remarkable. Some very
exacting roles were assumed, and in
terpreted with precision and grace
that ELECTED the hearty approval of
the audience. Both plays were
greatly enjoyed.
On Sunday evening Rev. DR.. Will
lett delivered the baccalaureate
sermon to the class at the Congrega-
tional church, his subject being "The
World as the Graduate Sees It."
On tomorrow Thursday evening
the commencement exercises will be
held at the Grand opera house, with
the program as follows:
Invocation. -. Rev. F. G. Young
Vocal Duet
-. Clara Hoyt, Ruby Engbretson
Violin Solo. ........ Ruth Helwig
Lecturer. E. Ensign, High School
Inspector, S. U. l.
vocal solo. Lillian Winter
Presentation of Diplomas. ....
DR.. H. H. Green
On Friday evening the annual Jul
nior reception will be given at the
high school building. This is al
ways the eliminating social event of
week, and will doubt
less be much enjoyed.
Following is list of the gradu-
ates:
Latin Course.
Ruby Rebecca Engbretson, Roy
Anton Fitch, Hazel Lutitia Hislop,
Freda Grecencia Helwig, Clarissa
lngeborg Hovey, Clara Maude Hoyt,
Marjorie May Livingston, Agnes
Rosetta Olson, Ora Kathleen Put
nam, Mae Florence Peterson, He'd
wig Marie Potratz, Kathleen Shan
non, Ruth Grace Trzcinski.
English Course.
Eva Estella Allen, Esther Ber-
nadine Alstad, John Ludwig Drexel,
Ruby .Avida Dalvey, Clara Helen
Hanson, Norvin Hanson, Helen
Magnolia Hjerleid, Leslie Hargreaves
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Graduates With Honors.

Olaf M. Hustvedt arrived home
Monday from Annapolis, Md, where
he graduated with honors last week
from the U. S. Military Academy,
after a four years course. In the
large class he ranked eighth, which
is a distinction of merit that he may
well feel proud of, as it represents
four years of hard work and diligent
application.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Secretary of State Organization.

At the meeting of the Iowa Seed
Dealers Association at Des Moines
last week, Mr.. B. H. Adams of this
city was honored with the election
as secretary of the association, and
Mr.. w. C. Adams with election as a
member of the executive committee
The firm is live wire in the seed
business, and know the great value
of two things, organization and ad-
vertising. They are building up a
fine business in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
A Boys Composition.

Girls is sisters of boys and has
long isre and wares dresses. First
girl was called Christmas Eve,
though l never could tell why Most
every family has one girl, and solne
of 'em that is IN hard luck has two
or three. We nave a girl in ourn
who is my sister Fat girls want to
be thin and thin girls want to be
fat. Why girls were made nobody
nos, but / think it were to go to
church and eat ice cream. There is
two kinds of girls, brunei girls and
blond girls. Girls are afraid of mise
and bugs, which makes it fun II
put 'em down their baks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
CaSseI Bound Over,

On Monday M. Cassel was arraign-
ed before Justice r. F. Gibson,
charged with burglary of the J. B.
Harroun house southwest of Burr
Oak, week ago Sunday, and plead
ed guilty and was bound over to the
district court, bail being fixed at
$1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
In Old kaintucI<.

Reporter-But why did the Har-
rises and the Boggses end their
feud?
Native-Well, ah reckon you all
don't know what it takes to make
a right good feud. No Harris girl
never fell in love with no Boggs
man, an no Boggs girl never fell in
love with no Harris man. There
wasn't nothing happened to keep
up no interest in things, so tn feud
jest natch'ly died.
When a girl has fellow ON the
string there is lot of dancing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09

-Conigisky optician, Winn. Blk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
and Rikka Ovidia Myren.

and Rikka Ovidia Myren
Glass Possunt, quia pos
sc videntur."
Glass Flower-Purple violet.
Glass Colors-Purple and white.
Luther College.
AS has been heretofore announced,
commencement week at Luther Col
lege begins on Saturday evening of
this week, with an open air concert
by the Luther College Band at the
College park. On Sunday morning
Rev. T. S. Reishus of Stanley, Wis,
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon
at the First N. E. church; Monday
evening the college band will give
another open air concert; Tuesday
evening the annual eratorical con-
test will be held at the auditorium:
Wednesday morning at 500 o'clock
the Young Peoples Association will
meet at the college chapel, and at
1000 o'clock the college commence
ment exercises will be held at the
auditorium, with the address by Hon.
L. S. Swenson of Minneapolis, form
erly minister to Denmark, and the
festivities of the week will close with
g grand concert by the Choral Union
at the auditorium in the evening.
Immaculate Conception Academy.
The annual closing. exercises of the
Immaculate Conception Academy
took place last evening, at the school
building on Day street. The program
consisted of musical and literary
numbers by the pupils, and was lis
tened to with great pleasure by those
in attendance, the excellence of the
various numbers demonstrating the
efficient school work done by the
pupils under the instruction given
them by the Sisters. The graduates
this year were c. Allen and NJ. Aims
worth, the latter delivering the vale
dictory. The institution is doing
good work in DEBORAH, and many can
vouch for the worth of the instruc-
ton given there.
Valdez College.
Valdez College closed for the sum-
mer vacation on Friday The Gus
tom of holding commencement exer-
Cises was discontinued several years
ago, Prof. Valdez believing that the
time and expense necessary to pre-
pare for this program was not war;
ranted in an institution OF this char
acter. The past year has been one of
the most successful in the history of
Valdez College. The attendance has
been very satisfactory, the faculty
has been stronger than ever before,
and excellent work has been done by
the pupils.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
IN CUPID's BONDS.
Well Known Winneshiek County
Young People United i'm Matri-
mOny During the Week.
ThOmpson-Ramsey.

At two O'Clock yesterday after
noon, at the East Washington Prai-
RE church, Rev. Scarvie united in
marriage Mr.. Louis M. Thompson of
Springwater to Miss Bertha Ramilia
Ramsey, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels M. Ramsey, after which a re-
ception was held at the brides
home. The young couple have many
friends and are deserving in every
way of the hearty congratulations
they have received. They will reside
in Glenwood.
HeXom-JO hnson.
This Wednesday morning at eleven
O'Clock, at the Glenwood Lutheran
church, Rev. Scarvie will perform
the ceremony uniting in marriage
Mr. Carl d. Hexom to Miss Emma
Clarice Johnson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Gust. Johnson of Glen
wood township. After the cere-
mony, which will be witnessed by a
large company, reception will be
held at the home of the brides par
ents. Both the bride and groom
come from two of the best families of
Glenwood, and they bear the highest
esteem and friendship OF all who
know them. 1t is union in which
all their friends find qualification,
and they join us in wishing them all
the joys of long and happy welded
1;fo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Valdez College.

Secondhand goods of almost every
description. A large line at low
prices. We also buy secondhand
furniture, etc. l.. R. Morrison. 1Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
English Course.

Eva Estella Allen, Esther Ber-
nadine Alstad, John Ludwig Drexel,
Ruby Avida Dalvey, Clara Helen
Hanson, Norvin Hanson, Helen
Hjerleid, Leslie Hargreaves
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Program.
Our Fall Suits

The grandest line ever purchased by
us, are now being made up in santa
ry shops in the east. We will tell
you all about them later. Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Open Air Concert Friday.

On Friday evening, commencing at
7:45 sharp, the DEBORAH Merchants
Band will give an open air concert,
te-which the public is invited. Fol-
lowing is the
Program.
Overture-"The Elks"
............. w. H. Keifer
March-"Ottumwa" i. B. o. Horrell
WaltZ-"The Crescent"
............. Hough & Allies
Two-Step-"M Pony Boy.
...... O'Donnell & Smith
(Intro: ag-ni-f-can-bam-
dam-u-al-i-ty.)
lntermiSsion.
Serenade-" Midnight Moonbeams''
.............. j. j. Bartholme
Melodies from Bohemian Girl"
Daddy
Daughters of America National
March :. j. Bodewalt Lampi
Concert at Rock Island Park.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
Newfoundland.

AT the home of the bride in High
landville last Thursday, Rev. See
hus united in marriage Mr.. Edward
Ulen and Miss Ida Grindeland. The
bridesmaids were Miss Belle Ulen,
sister of the groom, and Miss Amelia
Grindeland, sister of the bride. The
sroomsmen were Mr.. Ingvold Grind
Gland of Barron, n. D., and Mr.. Peter
Ulen of this city. The groom is
we'll known in DEBORAH and the bride
has also many friends here. They
are young people of excellent char
acter and standing, and it is a pleas
ure to record their union, in which
their large circle of acquaintance
congratulate them and extend their
best wishes
Arness-TeslOw.
On last Thursday Mr.. Edgar Ar
ness and Miss Ida Teslow of Wash
ington Prairie were married at the
home of the brides brother, Hans
Teslow, IN DEBORAH, Rev. Scarvie Of
floating. They will reside on Wash
The Washington times., 1909-05-06

Excitement and thrills In UJeofv
are promised for The Times new serf-
nj, ''Thc Hand OE the Unknown" that
will start Saturday.
The Washington times., 1909-05-06
TODAY'S PRICES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W. B. H.bbs =
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington Stock Exchange. and Chicago Board
Of Traded