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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Church Wins Insurance Case.

The jury in the cafe of Arch
bishop Keane VS.. The Century Fire
Insurance Co., came in about noon,
giving a verdict for the plaintiff of
$4,000 and costs. This was the case
of the Bluffton Catholic church for
insurance money, the point of con-
tention being whether the church
was destroyed by wind or lightning.
The jury decided it was destroyed
by wind, hence the insurance COM
pany loses. Attys. Smith and O'Con-
nor of New Hampton and Willett of
DEBORAH were for the plaintiff, and
E. w. Cutting for the defense
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Rossley in Presidential Glass.

Ed. Rossley's we'll known jealousy
of President Taft in the matter of
'possum suppers was appeased yes
terday, when the express delivery
wagon backed up to his door and de-
livered to him a box which came
clear from old Virginia, containing
three live opossums, as fine speci-
mems of this willy animal as one ever
sees. Since then Rossley asks no
odds of President Taft or any other
man, for had not these 'possums
travelled way across the United
States to satisfy his longing for
prominence and notoriety and for
'possum? They are certainly curio-
stiles, and many have enjoyed seeing
them. With their long shouts and
tails, their peculiar form and color,
and the rarity of their appearance in
this section. they have attracted
much attention. They were sent up
by E. N. Mayer, who recently re-
turned from Virginia, and knowing
Mr.. Rossley's propensity for 'possum
took occasion to satisfy it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Thanksgiving at the Churches.

There will be services at Grace
church, Episcopal, on Thanksgiving
Day, at 10000 A. NJ. The order of
the service will be-Holy Com
munion, with sermon in keeping with
the day. All are most cordially in
vited to attend.
Thanksg giving services will be held
at the Methodist church tomorrow
morning at 1890 o'clock; sermon
by the pastor, with special music
for the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Col. sellman a Busy Man.

If ever an auctioneer was entitled
to the title of Colonel by reason
of faithful service. FRED Sellman Is,
and his friends propose that in the
future he shall receive his just dues
in this respect, and assume this title.
We have been printing great many
auction bills the past week or two
for sales to be cried by him, among
them being the following: VIM. Pun
teney, Est, Nov. oath; Paul Qualley,
Nov. 26th; Selmer Styve, Nov. Goth;
G. T. Pearson, Dec. 1st; o. G.. Moe,
Dec. I'd; w. C. Mackin, Dec. 9th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Marriage i'm Minneapolis.

Mrs. j. p. Hager of Washington
Prairie went to Minneapolis yester-
day, to attend the wedding of her
daughter, Miss Bertha, to Mr.. ]. G..
Lund, which takes place this eve
ming. The groom is prominent
druggist of Minneapolis, and the
marriage is the occasion of general
congratulation upon the part of
Winneshiek county friends. Albert
Rogen, cousin of the bride, also went
up to attend the wedding.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Death of Jacob Houck.

Mr.. Jacob Houck, one of the old
residents of the county, father OF
Atty. c. N Houck of this city, passed
away on Monday at his home in
Burr Oak township, at the age of 81
years, and the funeral services were
held this Wednesday morning al
1890 o'clock. Mr.. Houck was a
gentleman who enjoyed the respect
and esteem of large acquaintance,
and his demise will be generally
We regret that we have
been unable to procure a more COM
plete sketch of his life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
BY HARRY J. GREEN.
Boost a Bit.

Here you disconnected knocker,
Growlin' bout imagined ills;
Chloroform yer dismal talker;
Take a course O. liver pills.
Stop yer durn ki-itee howlin'
Chaw some sand an git some grit
Don't sit in the dumps a-growlin
Jump the roost
An boost
A bit.
Fall in while the bands a-playin'
Ketch the step an march along
Stead o. pessimistic brayin'
,Jine the halleluyah song!
Drop your hammer-do some rootin'
Grab horn, you cuss, and split
Every echo with your tootin'.
Jump the roost
An boost
A bit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Cold Weather

is here. We can say without boast
that we have the greatest values in
Mems and Boys Winter Suits ever
seen in Iowa, or the entire West.
We know values in clothing, and you
can rely upon vsQues here which
cannot be matched in America.
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Ladies' Aid Society at Work.

The Union Ladies' Aid Society are
busily engaged today in their annual
distribution of provisions, ETC.,
among the needy of the city, hoping
to make Thanksgiving Day as pleas
ant as possible for them. The ladies
are grateful for anything that may
be contributed for this purpose, the
same to be sent to the nome of Mrs.
DIR. Conover
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Marriage at KendallvilIe.

Last Wednesday at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. G. w.
Daskam in Kendallville, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Albert A. Yates
and Miss Edith Daskam. Rev. John
Gammons of Cresco officiating. These
young people are highly esteemed by
all who know them, ands have the
sincere congratulations of a large
friendship. They will reside at Can
ton, Mimi.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Buffalo Horns on Exhibition.

Our office window contains two
large buffalo horns, brought from
Montana by E. A. Kenyon. They
are in the same condition as they
were when picked up on the prairie
and will be kept as a valuable keep
sake by Mr.. Kenyon. He is also
sporting a very beautiful Elks' tooth
charm, presented to him by his son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Des Moines Capitals Bargain Period
Rate This Year Will BE $500.


The Des Moines Capital can be Sc
c.red the balance of this year and
all of next, by new subscribers for
the bargain period alone. In other
words, $500 pays from now until
Jan. 1, 1911. Trial subscriptions
will also be accepted the balance OF
this year for soc. Leave your SUBJ
scription at this office.
The Des Moines Capital and PUB
Lie OPINION will be sent to any
address from now until Jan. /, 1911
on receipt Of SO so. This is an ex.
ceptionally liberal offer and should
be taken advantage of at once to Sc
cure its full benefits. 44tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Milwaukee Exhibit Car Here.

The Milwaukee railroad exhibit
car, showing the products of the
western states through which the
new coast extension runs, was here
Thursday, and was inspected by a
large number. The car was in
charge of Mr.. o. d. Tibbetts, whose
wife was formerly Miss Fannie Fer
rim of this city. Mrs. Ferrin ac-
companied him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Death of Aged Mother.

The aged mother of Adam Bender
passed away on Monday at the home
of her son Adam in Canoe township.
We are compelled to leave an obitu-
airy notice until our next issue, being
unable to obtain the facts for this
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
This Store

Treats it's customers so they will come
back. A pleased customer is worth
while having, and it is our constant
aim to so conduct this business that
people will come back again. Spleen
did all worsted suits at $3.50 Sat
urday.
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Mrs. Cutting Entertains.

Mrs. E. w. Cutting was "at home
Saturday, Monday and last evening
to companies of friends, in all num-
bering upwards of hundred guests.
The time was delightfully."- spent at
cards on each occasion, and at an APP
propriate hour dainty luncheon was
served.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Auction Sale.

The undersigned will hold an auc-
tion sale on the P. j. Qualley farm,
four miles southeast of DEBORAH, on
Friday, November Goth. Horses, cat
tie, hogs, machinery, hay grain etc.
Free lunch at noon.
46-2 PAUL QUALLEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

Fine black unfinished worsted Suits
the best money can buy. For we'd
ding outfits we have the better quail
.ity of furnishing goods, the finest
,Neckwear, and complete line of
Suit Cases, as well as Trunks.
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Honor to TheO. Void.

Theo. Void of Winona, Mimi, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Void of the
west side, has been honored by Gov.
Eberhart of Minnesota with appoint
ment as one of the members of the
waterways commission. the purpose
of which is the promotion of improve
ments in water transportation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Auction Sale, Dec. 2.

/ will hold a public auction at my
farm four miles southeast of De-
corah on the Ossian road, Thursday,
Dec. 2, alto O'Clock a. m, consisting
OF horses, cattle, farm machinery and
grain. Free lunch. AL
o. G. MOE, Prop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Auction Sale.

Having rented my farm, will sell
at auction Wednesday, Dec. 1st
horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, machinery
etc. Free lunch at noon. Farm 3
miles northeast of DEBORAH.
G.. T. PEARSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
How About Your Winter Suit?

Before you select winter suit, in
spect the new cloths in our large
stock. We are sure we can please
you as to quality, style and fit. Call
and see the line. Lee Bros. 47-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

Don't buy a watch of anyone
until you get our prices. We carry
all makes in stock. Muller Bros.
45tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

ALI kinds of sewing machines
cleaned and repaired. G. w. Payne,
at L. r. Morrison's store exchange.
44tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

Chicago Tribune or Record Her.
aid and the Public Opinion, regular
price $3.50, both one year for $4.-
25. If
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Auction Sale.

The undersigned will hold an auc-
ton sale at his farm one mile south
of DEBORAH, Thursday, Dec. 9th,
when he will dispose of his cattle.
horses, grain, machinery, etc. Free
lunch at noon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
Headquarters for

Fur Coats, Plush-lined Coats and
Corduroy Coats-special
low prices for Saturday. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
w. r.. G. Supper and Sale.

The Womans Relief Corps will
hold their annual supper and sale
on Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

If you need glasses you save
nothing by waiting. M. ]. Soukup,
Optometrist. 3Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

Paints, Oils. Wall Paper, Glass
and Putty at Brunt &c Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24

optician. VIM. Blk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-24
spIendid Extra Quality

WALTER MACKIN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-06-22

lie: Sycophant Shimizu, interpreter5
Syeophant Nakagaki, wahine lima;
Sycophant Higashida, hapaiko ticket
man; Sycophant Kuwabara, hapaiko
ticket man; Sycophant Miyaki, plan
tation storeman; Sycophant Nasamura,
plantation storeman.
"They are the six. With future ac-
tions. / shall introduce more syeophants.
"Storemen as sycophants may not be
understood I mean, that as long as
these sycophants are storekeepers the
high price of goods we buy will be de-
Quoted from our wages which VIII null
lily the advantage of higher wages. we
must as first step ostraeize them. y
In an cit is Said column, the Dip
notes:
"Muraka of Waimanalo is a syco-
phant who takes advantage of a dog s
influence like a fox that borfows the
dignity of tiger. So it is said.
cit is to the disadvantage of japanese
unless such a wretch should be ostra-
cized without reserve. So it is said.
cit is most pleasant that the Japa-
nese at Waimanalo made presentation
to the manager and put restriction 10
his lawless deeds. So it is said
"It is said that there is no good
fellow who make use of the influence
of the traitors papers. So it is said.
"To such fellows severe blows should
be given hereafter. So it is said"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-06-22

Extracts from the Nippu Jill, re,
ferring to the opposition papers and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
TR YING
TO FREE
DELARA

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. o.
To make public protest against
the arrest and proposed deporta-
ton of DeLara, mass meeting
will be held in the Simpson audi
forum tonight under the auspices
of the DeLara Defense league. 1t
is formed for the purpose of Sc
curing his release on bail. and to
wage a fight against his deporta-
ton.
John Kenneth Turner, the au-
thor, will be one of the speakers.
Judge John ID. Works of Los An
geles will discuss the legal phase
of DeLara's predicament. His sub
ject will be; Arrests on Suspicion,
and Their Legality"
A committee has invited Immi-
grafton Inspector Ridgway, who,
according to his own statement, Sc
cured the permission of Washing
ton authorities to arrest DeLara.
Several policemen have been de-
tailed to prevent a disorder.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
WAR ONLOAN
SHARKS /!

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.--The exc.
cutive council Of the Women,s Ma
tlonal Civic federation met here
today and will pass upon a plan
for organizing a loan association
for the benefit Of government elm
pIoyes In Washington.
The new organization Is design
ed for the relief OF governnte nj
employees, especially women, whip
have been enrichirg loan sharks II
the District of Columbia. The In
terest rates will be nominal, rang
Ing from 4 to per cent.
The prime movers Of the new
philanthropy are said to be Mrs.
Wickershans wife Of the attorney
general, who 10 national chairman
OF the federation, and Miss Anna
Morgan and Mrs. j. Borden Harrl-
man of New York, and Mrs. No.
race Brock Of Philadelphia, all
members of tho executive council
Of the Womcn's National Civic fed
Grafton
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
PITIFU CRY FROM
DESERTED WIFE
HELP ME FIND HIM-WE WANT HIM OH. SO
MUCH!'

Curtis Ackland Pearl, your wife
wants you. She grieves for you
and 10 III from suspense.
Curtis A. Pearl disappeared from
his home In Benton Harbor, Mich,
two weeks ago, without giving his
wife or friends any account Of his
Intended destination. Throughout
all these dragging days, his lonely
wife has kept up silent vigil, hop
Ing against hope that all would yet
turn out right and that he would
return, but now, with her health
fast falling because Of her sus-
pense and grief, and with no word
from him, she has written to the
Spokane police for aid.
"Will you please look about you
and see ii you can find him." she
asks the police In letter re-
ceived by them this morning. Il
have heard that he Is In or near
Spokane. He Is a contractor and
builder, aged SO and is member
of the Modern Woodmen of Ameri
ca. He is small man, partially
Daid pNh Win stiCdhCu
with gray and is smooth shaved.
He Is experienced as carpenter
and cement man, though his gen.
eral line is contracting.
He left his black hat, brown
coat and gray trousers here when
he went. and | am sure he will
need them. He is needed at home,
or at least II he is not found soon
he will have no. wife to write to,
as my health is failing under the
worry,
Il would like to have him with
us. Oh! SO much, but II he does
not wish to live with us | would
send his clothes and tools to him
and ! would like to have him say
that he did not go away because
| was not kind to him, Oh. sir. II
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
"CIRLS DON'T GO ON THE
STAGE" URGES PRETTY STAR

actually believed until l became a
member Of the organization that
people were never sick cr
wretched who played upon the
stage. Can you imagine the sad
awakening when l discovered how
very different 1t all really was?
Fortunately for me ] had dear
mother and brother who never
failed me. And l could always
send home for money when | was
out of a position. And right here
l want to say, no matter how
much girl wishes to become an
actress, she should never adopt
this business unless she has some
source of income she can rely
upon. The work is most uncer
tain, and even after an actress Is
well established she cannot u
ways get a position. Well knoNn
stars lay off for whole seasons
sometimes. One Is not supposed
to play any part but one expected
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
TOMORROW A
RED-LETTER DAY

Tomorrow promises to be red
letter day for the Catholics of Spo-
kane. The cornerstone of the new
st. Aloysius church at Boone ave
nue. and Aston street will be laid In
the afternoon. After the compile
ton of the exercises there the cor.
nerstone of the new Catholic school
at Providence avenue and Standard
street, in Lidgerwood, will be laid.
This school is to be built In connec-
ton with the st. Francis Xavier
parish.
Preceding the laying Of the cor
nerstone, there will be a procession
from the business center of the city
to the church, the line of march be-
ing east on Riverside avenue to
Division, north on Division to
Boone. and east on Boone to the
church. The procession will move
in five divisions, with two bands
and all of the Catholic societies of
thee ity in line, as well as repre-
sentatives of the different parishes.
The parade will move at 1880 and
the cornerstone laying will occur
soon thereafter. The ceremonials
of laying the stone viii be in charge
Of Bishop ODea of Seattle, assist.
ed by Bishop OReilly of Baker
City, Ore, aud Bishop Glorioux OF
Boise, Idaho. Scores of visiting
clergymen will be present,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
APPOINTS FINE COMMISSION BOARD
HANDLE BREAKS; CORPSE
ROLLS OUT OF CAsKET'

Because, it lis claimed. an in
sufficient number of pail bearers
were detailed to handle a heavy
casket on which the mountings
were apparently insecure, a corpse
was jostied from it's resting place
inside and precipitated to the
street in front of local under
taking establishment the other
day.. A panic among frightened
women mourners and astonished
and mortified men was narrowly
averted.
The last rites of the church of
the deceased had just been said
over his body and, followed by the
dark gowned mourners, four pail
bearers were carrying the flower
covered casket to the hearse in
front. Just as the heavy black
burden was being lifted to the
door of the hearse there was a
startling groan and squeaking of
drawing screws in one of the han
dies at one side of the forward
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
MISERABLE
WRETCH AWAITS
HIS FATE

In the darkest corner Of his cell
in the city jail, James Richards.
whose attempts on little child
yesterday afternoon have stamped
him fiend in the minds Of all who
see him, is croucling and silently
waiting for the doors to open and
the officers to take him to meet
his fate in court Little Mable Nell
son. aged years, whom he lured
to his room in an attempt to carry
out his designs, ha sat last found
her parents.
The little girl lived next door In
a rooming house beside the hotel
where Richards took her. She was
so frightened and confused last
night that she could not tell the po-
lice where she lived and spent the
night at the juvenile detention
rooms. Richards refused to speak
with the officers regarding his case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23

to be suited for one line of work,
and the part and piece is not al
ways at hand to exploit a certain
style of talent.
Another thing most necessary to
success in this work is rigid self
denial and Spartan courage to live
the life of an athlete in training.
To do fine work one must be in
perfect health. That means
plenty Of sleep and careful diet. |
make 1t a rule never to sit up
after the performance, not to drink
anything and to be extremely care
ful as to what / eat.
And the moral of this little ar.
ticle is: Be very sure you are will
ing to sacrifice home, comfort,
friends and fireside before you go
on the stage. For, as in every
other line of work-doing it any
length of time units you for any
thing else, and then it's too late
to regret the choice.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
FATHER
HUN IS
FOR BOY
YOUTH, TRAVELLING OVER.
LAND, LEAVES EQUIP
MENT.
SEARCHING FOR HIM

Won, perhaps, by the lure Of ad-
venture and the freedom Of the aim
less travellers life, when his trip
overland from Corvallis, Ore, to
Alberta, with his fathers wagon
and team was but half completed,
young Fred Cotton freed himself of
the encumbrance of the horses and
vehicle and has disappeared. The
team and wagon have been found
at CoIfax, Wash, where the lad
left them subject to his fathers
claim, but Fred can not be located.
P. j. Cotton, the half distracted
father, has fastened here from Al
berta to recover his horses.a and to
find his son, and is taking up the
search with the police. The last
trace that has been found Of Fred
Cotton, was when he was employed
as a table waiter at north side
about two weeks ago.
Il moved from Corvallis, Ore, to
Alberta with the rest of my family
and farming implements. leaving
Fred in school in Corvallis" said
Mr.. Cotton this morning. Just be-
lOIC ICdFluS, cOiu luiS CCdhl " q
.neighboring farmer, who was event
ually unable to pay for it. Subse-
|quently, he and ] and my son ar
ranged that Fred could drive the
horses overland to Alberta and he
left on the long trip some weeks
ago.
unknown to any of us, another
man accompanied him, and we be-
lieve it was through the influence
of this fellow that the boy aban-
doned the team and disappeared.
We heard from my son at Colfax
nearly a month ago, but did not
know anything of his intentions
until his silence caused us to begin
an inquiry with the result that we
learned that the team and wagon
was still at Colfax."
Fred Cotton's age is Is years, and
a complete description of him has
been placed in the hands Of the
police. Mr. Cotton will remain here
to assist in the search for a few
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
WHERE IS MRS.
BOURGHMAN?

What has become of Mrs.
Bourghman, formerly Miss Brown,
a stenographer who worked in the
mayors office at the city hall2
This question Is puxzIing many
around the great temple Of civic
power today, though there are few
who are worried, II seems, as II Is
believed that she has simply gone
for a vacation. Some even chance
theory that maybe-weil, just
maybe. She Is a widow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-23
BY GRACE HAZARD
Star of 1.-THE Partisan Model

Nearly everyone | have met in
private life have an idea they have
missed their vocation and should
be upon the stage. do not be-
lieve there is any profession in the
world which gives the observer a
more mistaken impression.
In the very nature of the bust
mes sit Is make-believe of Joy,
light-hearted and care-free life, de-
void of all responsibility and
drudgery. No wonder people envy
the actor who lives such an ideal
existence!
was terribly stage-struck when
was a little girl, and spent nearly
four years studying before l went
to New York. The first company
was with struck ME as a rather
strange one, for when the people
complained of being i'll or unhap-
py / was genuinely surprised.