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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Grange Service Sunday at
The Free Baptist Church.
I'm orlant Meeting Of W.C.T.u.
With Mrs. Belle Written.
N. c. |. and c. c. !. Will Play Foot.
ball Here This Afternoon.

The w. c. T. u. met Thursday at
ternoon with Mrs. Belle Written. In
the absence of the president. Mrs. Cora
Rogers, vice president from the F. e.
church, presided. The roll call was an
swered by current events; singing by
the union; paper. 1.-The Sunday School
vs. Intemperance," Mrs. Lamont APP
pleby; reading. Mrs Frank Randlett
piano solo. Gwendolin Griffin; talk
Loyal Temperance Legion Work, y
Mrs. Annie NJ. Frost; reading, THE
Cost of Glory" Mrs. O. II Drake. Mrs.
c. E. Henry was chosen to have charge
of the Y work and Mrs. Annie Nj.
Frost of the Loyal Temperance League
work. 1t was voted to invite the Hart
land w. C. \. L. to join this union i'll
sending away carload of TaperS.
which the two unions have been col
Letting
A game of football will be played
here Saturday afternoon between the
teams of NJ. c. l. and Coburn Cldssi-
cal
Those connected with the school and
cipal of Maine Central Institute, who
has btei Will Ills DIOlHtI III new
HAMPSHIRE for some time, on account
of ill health. will be pleased to learn
that he is fast improving and expects
to return to Pittsfeld in December.
The members of Pittsfield Grange
are reminded that they are to meet in
Grange hall at 10 A. NJ. Sunday to pro-
coed IN a body to the Free Baptist
church, where they will attend the
morning service by invitation of the
pastor.
The second number in the Peoples
Lecture Course will be given in Union
hall Monday evening, Nov s, when
Leland Powers of Boston will appear.
Mrs. F. G. Parsons and daughter
Ruby returned Thursday from a visit
with relatives in Shirley
Mrs. F. H. Farnham of Palmyra was
the guest Friday of Mrs. Bernice Pot
tie of oxford, Mass. who is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Frank P.
Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. William Averyard went
to Camden Friday to attend the funer-
al of Mrs. Averyards brother, George
GOggin, whose death occurred Wednes-
day iE Millvile. Besides the sister here
a widow, a mother. who lives in Cam
don, and sister, Miss Emma Goggin
of Camden. survive
Mrs. William McGilvery went to Old
Town Thursday to visit DR.. and Mrs.
G. E. Landry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Bill Baileys Colored Entertainers
will open their plantation skit at the
Coliseum Monday afternoon and even
ing. They are booked for three days
and no more-closing Wednesday even
ing Nov 10. There are fifteen colorcd
people in this big show and the prices
are ~ and 20c. Matinee. Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday at go, Matinee
prices 10 cents anywhere in the house.
Children will Re admitted to the even
ing show for one dime and will be al
lowed to sit in any seat in the house.
A good colored band and orchestra are
a feature with this show. Band con-
cert in front of hall at us every night.
Don't forget this show is booked for
three nights only. Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday-wit matinee every
d2N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Sorosis Begins Season
With Interesting Meeting.
High School Eleven Will Play
Today al WaieIvi|Ie.
Real Estate Transfers for the
Week In Somerset County.

Sorosis held it's first meeting of the
season at the library parlors Thursday
evening. The meeting was in charge
of the president, Miss Edith Gledhill,
and was devoted to Edward Mcdowell.
The program: Song. blue Bell" Mrs.
Agnes Steward, with Miss Edith Lew
is. accompanist; paper, sketch Of Ed
ward McDowelrs Life" written by
Miss Mae Bowman and read by Miss
Mildred keene; song, yellow Daisy"
Mrs. Agnes Steward; paper, "Charac-
terization of McDowelrs Compost
tiops." written by Miss Edith Gledhili
and read by Miss Elizabeth Webb
During the reading of this paper a
duet, ITO the Sea-" was rendered by
Mrs. Alice Gledhill and Miss Edith
Lewis. and two solos, "To Wild
Rose" and ITO Water Lily" by Miss
Lewis; anecdotes by Mrs Marie Til
ton: song, "The Lullaby" Mrs. Agnes
Steward
Punch and waters were served in the
octagon room by Mrs. Adelaide Ord
way and Mrs. Martha Griffin. The par
Tors were very p,ettily decorated with
roses and chrysanthemums. The host
cssts for the evening were Mrs. Annie
Hackett. Mrs. Frances Lawrence, Mrs.
Edna Page Smith, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Merrill. - ~
The club opened with full member.
ship Owing to the resignation of Mrs
Julia Robbins. Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill
was elected vice president and Mrs.
Adelaide Orlway was elected to fill the
Vacailcy in the board of directors
The Skov hogan High school foot
baii team will play Waterville High
in Waterville this afternoon. The game
Was planned to be played here, but
WaterVille being unable to leave home,
the two managers made arrangements
for the game there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED
Str'eter Treasury Regulations Re-.
gardins importations Of Etchinos.

washington. Nov. 5.-Stronger evil
dence than has heretofore been neccs-
sary as to age Of etchings brought in
to this country free is required in in
structions issued by the Treasury De-
partment.
The instructions are to harmonize
separate paragraphs dealing with etch-
ings. SO as to make them conform to
the requirements imposed in Section
I'll of the new tariff law. That Sec
ton authorizes rules by the Score
tary of the Treasury governing etch-
ings and other works Of art and calls
for affidavit and other declarations
AZ to the etchings and engravings be-
ing in existence Nh twenty years prior
to their importation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
RESOLUTIONS
On the Death Of Charles N. Drake.
City of Gardiner. November. LIST. 1909

City of Gardiner, November list. 1909.
Whereas. in the course of natural
events. death has entered our ranks and
removed one of our esteemed members.
who was also former City Official,
Charles NJ Drake:
Therefore. he it resolved, that we do
deeply mourn his early death. and that
we do fully appreciate his faithful and
efficient services in behalf of our City,
both as an officer of the law and as a
member of this Government; that we
kindly tender to his family at this time
of bereavement. our heartfelt sympathy.
And he it further resolved, that the City
Clerk be instructed to send a copy OF
these Resolutions 10 the family of the
deceased that he have the. same pub
lished in the Gardiner Reporter-Journal.
in the Daily Kennebec Journal and be
spread upon the records of proceedings OF
the City Government
(Signed) r. F.. DONNELL.
l.. G. PAUL.
w. M. PEASLEE,
Committee.
The Resolutions read and adopted in
both boards. -
Attest: CHAS. o. WADSWORTH.
City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

me Following are the recent real es-
tate transfers in Somerset county:
PittSheid-Albers B. Clark to Chrissy
NJ Burton; Melvina E. Woodruff to
Amanda E. Ti'tOn.
Blngham-Cora NJ Jordan to Peter
Farley.
Hartland-Hattie NJ. Chase. ct AL to
Amanda E. Tilton.
SkOWhcgan-HaZcn M. Green tc
George W. Savage
.faitnyra-Aaron T. Barnes to Joseph
rritZ' y. ). Pooler, ct ais, to Fred L.
Morse
1anaan-Ashley J keene to George
r.. Farnham; Eleseaee- Ms Smith to FL
la A. Barnes, SIS
Fairfield-Edwin II. Bates TO IesIje
A. Farrar.
Anson-Charles L. Samson to LYNN
r. Samson: Ellen L. GRAY to Guv G.
Hunneweil. ct al: James Fl. Tracey "a
Guy G. Hunnewell.
Harrcny-I. A. and H. ". Chad
bourn. ct ais. 90 E:etsey YChadbourn
waiter 5. Bemis to Everett T.. Reed
Embden-t;harles G. Norton to Franl,
Norton.
Carrying Place-David c. Pooler f.,
q. H. Clark, s11.
C"rnviIle-A. Fl. Welch to Eleanor r
Williams: Fred NJ Perkins to A. T.
and Annie L. Harvey.
New Portland-S. j. Walton IN E,,or
encc II. Webb, S.
Madisrn-Sarah J Weston Of q, -
Harlan p Merrill
Mayheld-Joseph E. Lawrence f.,
Eliza A. Millett.
D. IL. swain reports the sale of Fred
ferklhs' farm in Cornville to Arthur
r. Harney of Oxford. and the Amos
Hot farm in Norridgewock to Rer,
Abby of Easton. s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
PRESIDENT TAFT
Enjoys an Evening 18th
Charleston, S. c., People,
Attends Banquet, Speaks Sev-
eraI Times, Has Auto Ride.
Will GO to Augusta, Ca, Today for
A Two.Days Stop.

Charleston. S. c.. Nov. 5.-Arriving
here at dusk this evening, president
Taft had one of the most picturesque
receptions of his trip. At the head of a
procession of automobiles and escort
ID by an Imposing array Of military
organizations, he passed through The
principal business streets of the city.
under arches OF brilliant electric
lights. The sidewalks held Il throns
that at places overlooked into the
street and the Presidents passage
from the Union station to the home of
Mayor Rhctt. where he is spending the
night, was marked by cheers His re
Ception tonight was a repetition of the
cordial welcomes the President had re
ccived elsewhere throughout the South.
Tonight the President was the guest
of nonor at banquet rendered by the
city of Charleston at the Charleston
hotel. 1t was arranged with ospe cial
regard to the Presidents comfort and
the only special feature was the intro
1uction of the President by the mayor
and the response by Mr.. Taft. in which
he expressed his qualification in being
in Charleston and his regret that he
/
President will leave tomorrow at 8
O'Clock for Columbia and will reach
Augusta, Ga, tomorrow night for a
stay of two days
Governor AnSel. Senators Tillman
and Smith arrived in Charleston this
afternoon to assist in the welcome and
We're among the guests of honor at tie
banquet tonight
This is the first Presidential reccp-
ton III which Senator Tillman has par
ticlpated for years. Until Mr.. Taft was
Mr.. Tillman had not even
been caller at the White House for a
long time
During a sail down the river to Fort
Screven in the morning Pres. Taft
witnessed ar accident in which it was
thought at first two men had been
killed. AS matters turned out one man,
a Negro, lost his arm and another an
eye. The two men We're firing a salute
to the President from small cannon
drawn up at the waterfront A prema-
ture explosion occurred as the Negro
was ramming home a charge and in
the cloud of smoke which followed the
report of the cannon the President saw
a man flying through the air and fall
into the river The hammer which he
had held shot across the bow OF the
revenue cutter Yan'acraw on the deck
Of which the Pre- sident was standing.
Mr. Taft called attention to the acct
dent at once and the man struggling in
the water was rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
MAY ABOLISH SPIKES.
American League Seriously Consider
ing Doing Away With Dangerous
Points.

Chicago, Nov 5.-The American
league at its annual meeting next
month. the exact date of which has
not been decided, will take up serious
ly the matter abOlishing spikes from
the raraphernalia of the diamond.
President Johnson made that state
ment yesterday in discussing the prob
able problems which will be consid-
cred by the league magnates this
winter. He said it was hoped that a
suitable substitute for the spike now
in use on the shoes Of players would
he discovered and agreed upon, for
the purpose of eliminating at least a
portion of the accidents which have
marred the sport during the last sea-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
TO OBSERVE EARTH SHOCKS.
Jesuit Fathers Have Established Sta
ton in Cleveland to Observe Seismi,
Conditions.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 5.-A chain of
seismological stations. operated under
the direction of the Jesuit Fathers ir
America. for the purpose of making
seismic observations and records. has
been established
The headquarters is located in Cleve-
land, with Father Frederick Odenbach.
of ST Ignatius College. in charge
Scientific data will be prepared. The
Washington station at GEORGETOWN
University will he used by the students
as practical laboratory. The chain
of stations reaches across the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
THE OAKLAND
Sc cigas" So
NO SUPERIOR. FEW EQUALS.
Geo. 3. Morse Co, Mfs's, Gardiner, Me.
dtf

KENNEBEC COUNTY. In Probate
Court, at Auusta. in vacation, on the
5th of November 1909.
Certain instrument purporting to- be
the last will and testament of Peter Null
len late of Chelsea in said County, de-
ceased. having been presented for pro-
bate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
"'ven three weeks successfully prior to
the fourth Monday of November next, in
the kennebec journal. newspaper
printed in Augusta. that all persons in
terested may attend at Court Of Pro-
bate then to be holden at Augusta, and
show cause. if any why the said 'irstru-
merit should not be proved, approved and
allowed as the last will and testament of
the said deceased. ,r 7r 4
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register.
nov6, sat.3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

What a candy window c. H. Beane
has arranged for today! Surely sweets
are a stronghold in this store and
these druggist candies have a strong
hold upon the confidence of candy
lovers. The PC Saturday chocolates
as usual. Epicureans &c per h., hoar-
hound squares 15c. Apollo packages
1Oc. nugats. peach and orange blossom
crisp, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The party of Randolph and Gardiner
young men who were out in the Million
acre lot in WhitefIeld on a hunting
trip returned home Thursday evening
They got no deer but considerable
small game. The members of the par
ty were John and Harry Grant, Elias
Humphrey. Oscar Brown, Earle Perry
and Phillip Maxcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
DECORATED BY EMPEROR,

Ann Arbor, Mich, Nov. 5.-Dr. James
p. Angel. president emeritus of the
University of Michigan, has been noti-
fed that he had been decorated by
the Emperor of Japan with the first
class of the. Imperial Order of Sacred
Treasure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The fine display of Rochester silver
nickel ware and beautiful lamps makes
| Fred Webber's windows as attractive
as you are likely to find in this part
| of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

transacted at the meeting of the La
dies Aid of the Highland Avenue NJ,
T.. church held yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. Thankful Jewett of Farm
ingdale, but a pleasant afternoon was
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Stops earache in two minutes; tooth
ache or pain of burn or scald in five
minutes: hoarseness. one hour; muscle
ache, two hours; sore throat twelve
hours-Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil, mon
arch over pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

If you havn't the time to exercise regu-
larly, Doan's ReGulets will prevent con-
stipation They induce a mild, easy.
healthful action of the bowels without
gripping. Ask your druggist for them.
Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Walter Richardson, who has been
visiting friends in this city after a
hunting trip up State, left Friday
morning for his home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Most disfguring skin eruptions, scrof-
ula. pimples, rashes. etc, are due to i'm
pure blood Burdock Blood Bitters Is
cleansing blood tonic. Makes you clear
eyed, clear-brained, clear skinned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

| Many have signified their intention
of attending the BatesBowdoin game
today at Lewiston and big crowd is
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wardwell of Lis
bon Falls are visiting Mrs. Ward
wells father, S. X. MOrrell, Mt. Yer.
non street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

| j. w. Ra1ter manager of the Vannah
| Hardware Company, was out in Litch-
| field yesterday on hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Itching piles provoke profanity. but pro-
family won't cure them. Doan's Ointment
cures itching, bleeding or protruding
piles after years of suffering. At any
drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Mrs. +. 7. Bradstreet and Miss Mary
w. Cooper passed Friday in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Miss Sadie Hunt has returned from
visit with friends in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hilbert Of the
Johnson House passed Friday in Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

DIR. II. NJ. Church IS going to Oronn
today to witness the Maine-CoIby
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Freeland Howe, Jr., of Norway was
in Gardiner calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
GARDINER,

a. G. Stlphen was in lewiston yes.
terday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
cn'v ere "e7c"~ OUTLINE"

wv rs E NITNfNE"
That is Laxative Bro.-o Quia;nn Look for.
the Signature Of l.. w. Grove Used the
world over to Cure Cold in Day, sc.
SAt,tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
J.. c. Base Bali Schedule

The Luther College base ball
schedule for the base ball season of
1903 is practically complete. Man
ager C.. A. lessen has devoted much
time and energy to the arrangement
of a good schedule of games, and
it proves to be one of the strongest
in years. In the list are included
FIVE state universities. A. o. Nae
seth is captain of the team and ~
Matson assistant manager The
lineup is not yet fully determined,
but that it will be a strong team,
is indicated from the showing made
IN the regular practice. There will
be four pitchers, A. o. Naeseth, j.
Hanson, o. Nyrgaard and E. Es-
tenson, and the other positions will
be well filled. The schedule is as
follows:
April University of Iowa at
DEBORAH.
May University of South Da-
kota at DEBORAH.
May university of Nebraska
at DEBORAH.
May 10-University of Minnesota
at Minneapolis.
May l1-Open probably Mem
orial University of Mason City,
May list. Olaf College of
Northfield, Mimi, at DEBORAH
May 24-Upper Iowa University
at DEBORAH.
May 29-St. Joseph's College at
Dubuque.
May 2S-Upper Iowa University
at Fayette.
May 29-Upper Iowa University
at Fayette.
June university of Wisconsin
at DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
The Enrnners, Institute

The attendance at the Farmers
Institute held at the court house
last Wednesday and Thursday was
unusually small, probably owing to
the bad roads, and unfortunately
E. E. Faville, the only speaker eX-
pected from abroad, failed to ar
rive. Nevertheless, those who at
tended were much pleased with the
interesting discussions on the var
ious topics, and many things of
practical value were brought out.
One of the most interesting talks
was by A. C. Baker of this city,
which although inpromptu, was FL
led with practical suggestions that
if followed would result in great
improvement to the farms. The
subject of the silo was also discus
sed at length, much valuable in
formation on this line being
brought out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
George Graham Home.

George Graham arrived home
last Friday from Wisconsin, where
he has been spending the winter.
He is looking very much better
than when he left DEBORAH, in fact
has really become portly, and his
friends are delighted at the i'm
provement in his condition. He
has just received a very nice letter
from the superintendent on the
Milwaukee extension, where he was
working when injured, stating that
he has been appointed a regular
passenger conductor, and a steady
run is ready for him at any time
He is in line for one of the through
limited trains and everybody hopes
that he may soon be fully restored
to health so as to begin work
again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
pantOrium Moves.

During the past week Helmer P.
Johnson has moved his pantorium
from the Winneshiek Hotel build
ing to the store room in the Neish
& Son block, next to the alley on
Washington street. This will give
him a good location, where he will
be pleased to meet all his old GUS
toners and many new ones.
Iver Haugse has opened a pan
forum in the room vacated by Mr.
Johnson. Mr.. Haugse has been
employed in the S. Larsen clothing
store for some years and now
desires to go into business for him
self.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Two BANDS for the Fourth.

The firemen are early complet-
ing their plans for the big celebra-
ton to be held in DEBORAH in July
5th. Already they have engaged
Gov. L. w. Hoch of Kansas for the
principal Grafton, and secured the
services of the big Mabel Band,
Prof. c. A. Sperati, director, and
also the DEBORAH Merchants Band,
J. c. Groves, director, so that there
will be plenty of music. The COM
mittee are now busy lining up some
monster amusement attractions,
base ball, etc. The boys are going
to keep busy from now until the
Fourth, and they are going to make
the coming celebration the biggest
thing ever known in northeastern
Iowa. Are you planning to partic-
ipate?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Wrestling Match at Cresco.

Bills are up announcing a wrestl-
ing match for next Tuesday evening
at Cresco, between M. PEGGY of
Cresco and A. c. Johnson of Deco
rah. Johnson is the man who has
twice been matched against Thomp-
son of Chicago and PEGGY is Cres-
co wrestler, who has quite a reputa-
ton. PEGGY agrees to throw John
son four times in an hour of wrest-
ling. 1t promises to be a good con-
test
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Last Day to Pay Taxes.

There has been no buster place
in Winneshiek county the past
week than the Office of G. Jorgen-
son, county treasurer, in the court
house. Today is the last day to pay
taxes without penalty, and many
have been on hand during the past
week to square accounts with the
county. The Milwaukee railroad
pays in over $4,000 per year as
taxes in this county, which is the
largest amount received from one
person or corporation
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Repairing Railroad Bridges.

A gang of men from Austin,
Mimi, have been at work the past
week, laying new track floor in
the c. NJ. & st. P. Ry. bridge on
Main street. They have been at
work improving several bridges be-
tween here and Calmar for month
or more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
After the Murderer of Korson.

Clarence Christen, who has been
at Deer River. Mimi, and vicinity
for some time, returned home
Thursday last. He has been there
representing Mrs Bertha Korson
of Canoe township, mother of the
late John Korson, who was brut-
ally murdered in Deer River on the
evening of the oath of last Deem
Der, assisting in procuring witness
es for the trial of the case. At the
time of the murder two suspects
were arrested, and one of them is
now in Jail, charged with the crime
1t is a difficult matter to handle
such a case in that section, and Mr..
Christen's long experience as sher-
iff has been valuable in assisting
the sheriff of that county. Wit
nesses were subpoened from long
distances under most extreme cir
cumstances.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Little Girl Passes Away.

Irene, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Headington of Burr Oak
township, passed away on Saturday
from peritonitis, after an illness
lasting only a few days. The bereav-
ed parents have the sincere SYM
pathy of all in their affection.