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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
Free Gifts To Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past, we will present
every bride who lives in Winneshiek
county after her marriage a receipt
for the Public Opinion for one year,
to encourage matrimony and the set
Ting of newly married couples in
Winneshiek county. Send us your
name, residence and date of marriage
and we will send you a receipt free
of charge. tt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Two Victims of Gasoline Flames.
While endeavoring to thaw out his
gasoline engine one day last week,
Jake Spieler, residing near Lycur-
gus, narrowly escaped a fearful fate.
He was using gasoline and straw for
a fire and this resulted in flames
being communicated to the gasoline
can near by. 1t exploded and threw
it's burning contents all over Jake,
who with presence of mind, immedi-
ately ran for a snow bank and wal
lowing in it, smothered the fire about
his clothes. His face and hands were
severely burned though. The gran
vary which the engine occupied was
burned with all it's contents.
John Bieber, of the firm of Stock
& Co., was painfully burned about
the face and hands one day last week
while engaged with a stove blacking
job at the store. He had used gas
oline in the blacking and thought
lessly struck match to view the
interior of the stove. The gasoline
had not evaporated and this being
touched off with a match caused
burst of flame into Johns face. His
burns were promptly attended to but
he will be on the retired list for a
week or two.-Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

There are thirteen suits pending
against saloons and illegal sellers in
Fayette county to be tried at the JAN
uary term of the District court in
West Union. Attorney Acres OF
DEBORAH figures in most of them as
prosecutor, and Attorney c. II. Rob-
reg of Oelwein in others. Only two
Oelwein saloonkeepers are involved,
the others being Hawkeye, Elgin and
other small towns of the country
Elkader Register and Argus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
Poker Den in Iowa Church.

The janitor of one of the churches
of Emmettsburg has discovered a
den" within the sacred precincts of
the church edilice. When investigat-
ing the reason for the falling of
some plaster from the ceiling, he
found that far up among the rafters
of the roof platform had been built,
making a snug little room, which
had been fitted up with tables, chairs,
etc., and plentifully supplied with
cards, tobacco, books and magazines.
The conspiratcrs had a private en-
trance cleverly hid among posts and
rafters, secure by reason Of it's loca-
ton and the solemn quiet of the
church. How long these parties have
been using this private room rent
free, the authorities are at loss to
know, but the evidence is plain that
it has been for some time.
New Hampton Man Suicides.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
The Gedney Hotel Sold.

A deal was consummated Thursday
which the Gedney hotel property at
Independence passes into the owner
ship of A. Kline, of Spirit Lake, an
old, experienced hotel man, who
takes possession February /. The
transfer includes all of the property
comprising the Gedney block, includ-
ing all hotel furniture and fixtures.
The company takes in part payment a
ranch of 1920 acres in Holt county
Nebraska.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Memorial University at Mason City,
the only military school in Iowa, has
decided that all male students must
wear uniforms at classes and lee
turers as we'll as all school gather
ings. Many of the instructors and
wearing of uniforms. and those at
the head of the school have decided
that all should do the same.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Henry Reeves, the old reliable
hog buyer pays the highest market
price at all times, and handles more
hogs than all the buyers of northeast
ern Iowa combined. See him at the
Winneshiek County Bank or C. M.
& st. P. stock yards. 23tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
A Religious Authors Statement

For several years / was afflicted
with kidney trouble and last winter
l was suddenly stricken with a severe
pain in my kidneys and was confined
to bed for eight days unable to get
up without assistance. My urine
contained a thick white sediment
and l passed same frequently day and
night. / commenced taking Foley S
Kidney Remedy, and the pain grad
ually abated and finally ceased and
my urine became normal. l cheer
fully recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy. Engbertson Pharmacy I'm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
Button Business Booming.

Capoli Button Works shipped $50
gross of belt buckles last week and
have orders ahead for that many
weekly for some time to come. The
demand for belt buckles las year
was good out this season it is un-
precedented. All three factories
here have increased their capacities
of late and still cannot keep up with
their orders.-Lansing Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
Grand Jurors.

Grand Jurors.
j. p. Kuhn, Summer.
Peter Ryan, Glenwood.
H. NJ Montgomery, DEBORAH, 4th
ward.
j. B. Macal, Madison.
Henry A. Hover, Pleasant.
Gilbert A. Anderson, Highland.
F. G. Maltby, Hesper.
VIM. Funke, Military.
George Huber, Sr., Washington,
End precinct.
John Goddard, Jackson.
Lewis Arness, Frankville.
X. H. Boo, Calmar, LIST precinct.
Petit Jurors.
Otto Evenson, DEBORAH.
A. l.. Tyler, Decorah 1st ward.
p. R. Barker, DEBORAH End ward.
p. j. Ness, DEBORAH 3rd ward.
l.. S. Dahle, DEBORAH, 3rd ward.
A. Freeman, DEBORAH. 3rd ward.
M. l.. Blackmar, DEBORAH, 4th
ward.
G. B. Fox, DEBORAH, 5th ward.
Henry Grant, DEBORAH, 5th ward.
j. l. Tavener, DEBORAH, 9Th ward.
H. G. Wick, Madison.
Dave Musser, Pleasant.
Albert Ellingson, Pleasant.
B. Forde, Pleasant.
Nels Aschem, Pleasant.
George Perry, Canoe.
B. G. Jaastad, Canoe.
Theo. McLain, Canoe.
Tom F. Carolan, Button.
n. N. Folkedahl, Highland.
Gilbert Gjere, Highland.
A. e. Thune, Highland.
James Headngton, Hesper.
Fl. Barth, Hesper.
H. C. Rowe, Hesper.
A. j. Norton, Burr Oak.
R. A. Scannell, Bloomfield.
Fred O'Boy, Bloomfield.
j. H. Kneerskern, Bloomfield.
Frank Ceiling, Washington, 1st
precinct.
Andrew Steffers, Washington, End
precinct.
Joseph Sobolik, Washington, End
precinct.
j. w. Waters, Frankville.
o. A. Walby, Frankville.
T. o. Tollesfon, Calmar, 1st pre-.
cinct
Edwin Peterson, Calmar, 1st pre-
cinct.
Henry H. Gesing, Calmar, LIST
precinct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

o. If you will take Foley's Laxative
until the bowels become regular you
will not have to take purgatives con-
stantly, as Foley's Orino Laxative
positively cures chronic constipation
and sluggish liver. Pleasant to take.
Engbertson Pharmacy. I'm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

-Woolen Blankets at Is per cent
discount is certainly very cheap.
That is the way that Mott & Co. are
selling theirs. You can use them
this cold weather. Get pair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
New Hampton Man Suicides.

After five years of the life of a
nomad, suffering untold hardships,
the loss of friends, business and So
cial standing, Frank Mcmillan, aged
80, of New Hampton, Ia, committed
suicide in the Roock Island depot at
Muscatine last week by taking car
bolic acid. He disappeared from
home five years ago and was thought
by many to be dead. He was identi-
fed by his name and address on
cigarette papers placed in spectacle
case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Fort Dodge Jan. 16-Hiram
Wheeler, once rich Iowa man and
once candidate for governor of the
state, has been discovered in Chi
cago poor and penniless. He lost his
money in speculation in the south
west.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

If you have anything for sale,
try the Public Opinion Want Column
Our Want Column will find any,
thing you want. It's the best detect
i've in Winneshiek county, and the
cheapest. Try it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

The Nashau Post says that Hon.
l.. H. Calamity Weller is consider
ing resuming publication of his pap
er, the Advocate, at independence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
Simple Remedy For La Grippe


Racking la grippe coughs that may
develope into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar. The sore and infiamed
lungs are healed and strengthened,
and dangerous condition is quickly
averted. Engbretson Pharmacy. I'm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Don't be reckless with your eyes,
they certainly desire the best care
that can be had, we tell you how to
care for them. M. j. Soukup, OPP
tician DEBORAH. ATT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.

List of Grand Jurors of Winneshiel<
County for 1909, and Petit Jur-
ors for Term Commencing
February 1.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Knee pants at 80 cents. Odd
pants at half price. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Painting, paper hanging and
decorating done on short notice
prices right. H. A. Prastmark & Son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20
WANT
COLUMN

Rates-One Cent per word, Moth
ing less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-01-20

Boys caps at your own price.
Bears.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
LOCAL BOWLERS ARE PRIMED
Representative Teams to Compete in
Gotham Tourney.
P0fOmacs and Jolly Fat Men Send
Ffve-mea Teams-Ofher
Cracks Entered.

a large and representative portion Of the
Washington bowling contingent viii be
represented in the much-heralded ten
pin tournament Of the national bowling
tournament which begins tomorrow night
in the main auditorium Of Madison
Square Garden. New York AL the IA
nous. near famous, and would-be famous
pin spillers within a radius Of loo miles
OF New York who have been able 10
raise the price xiii take part FOR the
handsome prizes offered winners IN vari-
Gus events.
OF the local pin spiIlers. the Potomaes
and Fat Men will send teams 20 compete
FOR the Sl.o00 cash prize. The former
team VIII be composed OF the same men
who have represented the club during
the past season, viz: B0ntz Barber.
Walker. Bum. and GaEret. The Fat
Men viii be represented by Harry Krausss
Waters Rodrick. BrOsnan. and Field.
The following bowlers will compete for
hoDors in the two man team class:
Krauss and Waters. Ward and Hartman.
Cooper ard Garrett. Schaeffer and Ham
ner. and Warren a=3 R0drick- All con-
testsnts on TWO and FIVE man teams. to
gether with G. H Williams. viii com
pete for the individual trophy.
The bOylers heretofore mentioned are
among the pick Of WashingJon's pin
spiliers. and should give a good account
OF themselves al the tournament The
majority Of the contestants competed in
The twO-man tourney which closed last
week. Scores registered du-ing the tour
ney indicate that the local bowlers are
In prime condition for The test against
the cOUntry's best.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
TOURING EPIDEMIC SPREADS
Motorists Of Present Era Reach
Hundreds Of Thousands.
Divided Into Various Glasses, They
Are UnconsciOusly Forming
xevv National Habit.

An epidemic of touring Is over the land
The one-time boulevard motorist now
seeks enchantment on the broad cozntry
road. He rolls. from asphalt 10 mscadam.
from maoadsm 20 gravel. and from
gravel 70 dirt.
There are now over 3e90eo motorists IN
this coUnrys Joyously they take to the
wandering ways. among tail shade trees.
IN the midst OF green-garbed hills and
stone-impaled valleys. or free on the
open prairie. in mountain fastness. or
desert lands.
Individually the tourist. despite the So
r:ous import OF the part he plays, is
often interesting. He IS essentially q
modern. highly developed man. taking no
part IN the spectacular features Of mo-
toring. Few accomplishments have Gre
ated as much general interest as the re
cent Pacifc-to-Atlantic trip OF a business
nan and his family. I'VE in number.
The intent Of many miles OF travel does
not rob them OF their enchantment or OF
the pleasure AFFORDED by the many shift
Ing scenes. There Is always 20 be en-
couDtered a fresh picture-sOme tourist
trying out the roads In new way
The road ahead. say. winds recklessiy
along the cTC-Tn Of a ridge 70 where the
sky, coming down. blue and fluffy. meets
the Alleghenies going Up dark and solid
or the road turns and ends IN a wall o.
underbrush Il comes out Of the fOres;
from above. but the connecting link be-
tween the path under wheel and the one
sticking out OF the trees 10 the very TOP
OF the mountain Is lost So is a moving
picture halted BY cutting out a strip of
the endless film.
Thus the motorists 90. Some bold,
some timid: some fast. some slow. Every
mile Of their many journeys is crowded
with incident. Ike a long story which
unwinds. chapter after chapter. always
telling something new.
II IS all a part Of experience. which.
multiplying, viii dot the landscape with
motor cars. Thus We are making a new
national habit and Yet. we hope. a lot OF
national pixies.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
MIDDIES' CREW IS DEFEATED
Syracuse Eight Comes in Three
Lengths Ahead.
Race ROwed Over Severn Course az
Annapolis in Teeth of North
east Gale.
2ssal 70 he Wasbinz.sn Henls.

special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Nay 22-ROwing in the teeth
OF a strong northeast rain and wind
storm, the Syracuse varsity crew crossed
the finish line Of a two-mie course this
afternoon three lengths ahead Of the mid
shipments eight
Syracuse's time was la minutes @ sec
onds. while the middies negotiated the
distance in 70 minutes y seconds. The
conditions OF weather could hardly have
been more unfavorsble. A genuine north
easter prevailed throughout the after
noon and darkness was falling before
the start was made
The water was so rough that the shells
had 10 be placed upon large barge and
tOWed 10 the starting line Of the inner
course above the railroad bridge, while
the crews were conveyed in launches.
The fact that the middies have a strong
crew this season and are more accus-
toned 10 rowing in rough water. caused
great surprise that they shouldG be beat
en BY the SyTacusans so deeisively.
The first mile OF the course developed
as pretty a contest OF Craftsmanship IN
the face OF the elements that one would
wish TO see but after that point Il was
al Syracuse, and slowly but steadily did
the New York shell forge 10 the front
The middies seemed TO be al in and
could not meet the faster pace set ny
their opponents. Even their fnal spurt
seemed 10 lack the power that has char
acterized former races this season.
Il was the closing race Of the year for
Annapolis. and the middies feel their
defeat keenly in view Of the fact that
Syracuse also won last year.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
LINTHICUM now OUT OF IT
Local Boy Unable to Play Ball at
Michigan.
Disabled Through Injury Received
Consult Bcnesetter.

The many friends Of Harmon LInthi-
cum. the former Eastern Hish School
ooy who has been performing ,Teditabiy
along athletic lines for Michigan during
the last few seasons. win regret TO learn
that he is at present in a bad way as a
result OF injuries received during the
football season last fan.
In some mysterious way the Washing
ton boy tore or dislocated Hgament IN
his shoulder. When ne reported for base
bail practice this season he discovered
the trouble. but paid little OF no atten-
ton 10 IL thinking that il was the usual
accompaniment 10 an athletes initial
workout. However, OF late he has lost
control OF his arm and has been compelled
10 abandon athletic participation
Il is the hope Of the many friends OF
the local boy that the injury is only q
temporary one. and that he VIII be able
TO resume his athletic pursuits. Before
returning 10 this city Linthicum viii con-
suit DIT. Reese, the noted bone-setter OF
Youngstown, Ohio, who is known 70 have
cured many cases OF a similar nature
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
MEET ATTRACTS ATTENTION.
Is. 4. \. Games Booked for Howard
University Field.

/ One OF the best meets ever given by
colored schools viii be the I. 5. A. A.
games on May 81 on The campus Of How
srd University
The meet has two classes Of cOmpeti-
/ ton. one sets OF events viii be for schol-
astic entries and the other for open com
petition. TIE scholastic field is one OF
the best that colored athletes have ever
entered. N Street. Armstrong, and Baltf-
more High schools are to be represented
I by a hardy bunch Of athletes in all events
and some hotly contested finishes viii be
seen
The following officials are chosen by the
management 20 have charge OF competi-
ton:
Honorary referee-Dr. w. B. ETazs princiTal oi
Armstrong Technical High sebool.
RcfsTev-G. c. ygf.k.nsoa- . " Street z s.
s;arter-E. 2. Henderson. physical director Of boys
q n street and Armstrong high schools
Clerks O; cCuTse-B. Washington and R. Msttins.T.
Ct A. T Il. 5.
Seorer-W- Smith and c Shippen. Of u Street
Tlnsrs-w. a. joiner. Of z VIII Beck
e5t, Of Baltimore H. s; {. s. G. Bassstt, Of u
Tr1aE iudges-E- E. johnson. q 7. u. C. A. y.
B Marshall. Of HaTard A A; B. Dodsou, Of A.
Field iudses-w. J. De Catur. Of z. Ut. John
SCI. Of public plavgrourds: J. s Thomas J. 3.
{ Calls. and Z. :. Cook. Of Baltimore Il S:N E
Westherless. q u Street h s
InsTec;ors-A- K. Savoy. q public schools; " B.
HaE,sroFe, q A. 7. H S. !. Losan and a Dyson,
o. H {.
sfa7s6sl-siai A. Brooks. q D. c. n G.
Field physicans-Dr. A. II Curtis and d.. " A.
Francis.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BASEBALL NOTES
AND COMMENT
Browne got his pair.

Browne got his pair.
Wei. we're at IL again,
Co after 'em. Nationals: you can do It
Looks good to see old Ton Hughes
back in form.
The errors were not costly. 50 what's
the use?
Red sOx on the downward path, 7
told you So
Athletics IN first place! Who would
have thought Il?
Here's hoping the Tigers continue that
slump Of the past week.
Jake stahl is playing about the best
first base Of his career.
The credit Of the victory goes 70 Walter
Johnson. Well earned az that
Conroy gets another three bagger. It's
up the ladder for the widow
Mcbride CONTINUES TO string the bah. A
little of day in fielding. that's ali.
If Tom Hughes had a lame arm yester-
day. here's hoping it never gets well.
Philadelphia has crowded out Detroit
and Is leading the American League by
scant margin.
Whitley Aiperman Is surely smashing
the BAN these days. He is improving,
too. in his fielding
Holding those Larrupers TO four hits
and tanning eleven n FIVE innings, is
going some. and then some.
Jack Powell. a veteran. is doing the
/ best slab work Tor the St Louis Ameri-
cans. What has become Of Dineen?
Chase plays twenty feet deeper than
any first basemau alive says a St Louis
critic. He IS the Cobb Of infelders -
Cap" Donohue failed 10 connect FOR
the first time since joining the team
Don't worry. heu be there again Mon
day.
The Boston D9ves have lost their last
seen games. L didn't take them long
70 strike the bottom, once they began tc
drop.
Walter johnson gets credit for the
victory over Cleveland yesterday as the
Nationals were ahead at the time Hughes
relieved him
AIoriarity's suspension started the trou-
be for the Tigers. The scTappy fellow
got back IN the game yesterday. but
failed 70 show much
A New York wag remarked that .55.,y
Campbell had nothing but a prayer ir
Wednesdays game "A prayer IS
enough. said BIZ, "gf you have some
thing on It."
Patsy Donovan has seen g number OF
games this spring in the New England
League and says the umpiring IS far
ahead OF what he has seen in other
minor leak,es.
Bob Ganley has yet 10 make his first
bingle as an Athletic Tire former Ma
ti0nal has failed TO contribute one Of the
twenty-nine hits credited 20 the team in
the past two days.
Five conspicuous figures IN the 1905
worlds series-Slagle. Fraser. Lundgreu
Altrock. and Donohue-have all been
turned loose by the two Chicago clubs
since the season opened
AS against the bribery scandal the FOL
lowing from Albany is distinctly good:
William J. Clarke, msnageT q the Al
bany baseball team. announced that he
had received check for $50 from Sen
atOr Grady. OF New York. $50 Of which
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
FERGUSON LOSES ON POINTS
Joe Jeanette Too Clever for Bos-
ton Man.
Battle Goes Twenty Rounds Before
Paris CIuh-NegrO shows
skill.

Paris. May 22.-Joe jeanette, the colored
heavyweight pugilist from Hoboken. y.
J. won a decision on points az the end
OF twenty rounds Of whirlwind fighting
with Sandy Ferguson. Of Boston. TO-
night.
The decision was popular, the coIored
fighter displaying remarkable head and
foot work. placing his punches with
great precision As q ring general he
was far superior TO Ferguson, who was
very slow.
The Irishman. however. delivered some
heavy body blows, and az intervals
showed I'D well on the defensive.
Jeanette beat Ferguson in eleven
rounds several years ago.
Ferguson showed once more lis IN
ability 70 deliver a knockout blow and
also his cleverness in avoiding one
Interest IN boxing here seems TO be
sbating. The Cirque de Paris, where the
fight took place, was not one-third filed.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Sioux. Falls, S. Oak. May dorothy
Knlcel. a fourteen-year-old girl living in
Leteher, s Oak. not only rides real horses
in real races. but she trains them as veil
Her earnings as a Jockey pay for her
winters schooling and help support her
mother and father as well She was
raised on ranch with horses she never
had the slightest fear OF them.
Her daring is illustrated by an incident
which happened on the race track. II
varming-up gslIop q particularly vicious
horse buezed and threw her. she oluns
70 the reins, but the horse broke away
from her When the runaway was
brought back a protest was made AGAINST
letting a girl ride him
Dorothy walked up 70 the horse and.
looking MIN straight in the eye, said
IN ride you now II you Kill ne"
Ride him she did. and she won the race
she has ridden now in Minnesota. Iowa.
Nebraska, North end South Dakota. and
ether FAR Western States. OF course.
these races were at small meetings. be-
cause neither Of the big turf governing
associations in the East or West would
license a female rider. Dorothy's moth
er Is her constant attendant wherever
she goes.
I've never had 10 scold her but once.
said her mother recently. and that was
when I found her one day shooting dice
in front Of the stable with another jock
ey she had already won % cents worth
OF candy That was two years ago and
she has never played since"
Dorothy weighs I57 pounds and Il
stronger than most boys OF her age and
size. Her muscular development has
come from training and rubbing her own
horses She is-a trainer OF no mean abil-
ity. as Is evidenced BY the fact that she
has won many races with horses she bas
educated.
She has a trick saddle horse Sames
Boniface who IS almost human n his In
teIligence- The girl has taught him &c
hold articles IN his teeth. such as whip,
spurs. and gloves. and he only lets &C
when ordered % 90 So He kisses his
mistress when she brings his feed, an
swers questions. and can count
Those who have seen the girl say she
has Unquestioned skill and ability in the
saddle. and she gets all the speed OFT Of
her horse with hands alone She rarely
uses e whip
The regular racing season IN the North
west does not begin until June. but Dor
cthy drops her schooling n March 81 or
der 70 prepare and train her horses.
This season she IS under contract 70 ride
Tor q prominent owner in the Northwest