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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an
of the estate of Henry
Klein, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
Administrative of the estate of
HENRY KLEIN.
late of DEBORAH, Township. in the
County of Winneshiek, State of
Iowa, deceased, intestate, and has
taken upon herself that trust by
giving bonds as the law directs. All
persons having demands upon the
estate of the said deceased are re-
quired to exhibit the same; and per-
sons indebted to the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
ANNA M. KLEIN,
Administrative
M. A. HARMON, Attorney.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Nov. 18th
1909. AGA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
No Eclipse Seen Here.

The total eclipse of the moon
which occurred early Saturday morn
ing was not seen by DEBORAH people
on account of the sky being cloudy.
The eclipse, according to the astron-
omical observations of the best in
formed astronomers, was to COM
mence on the Pacific coast at about
IL o'clock and pass across the con-
tinent, finishing on the Atlantic
coast about daylight. The eclipse
was visible at all places in the United
States and would have been here
from $3.50 till $3.50 If the heavens
had not been obscured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
"The Wolf" to be Grand Opera.

Giacomo Puccini, the Italian COM
poser, would like to write a grand
opera around "The Wolf" He has
examined the manuscript of the play
and thinks he has discovered a CAPT.
tai story for an opera. The libret-
fist who arranged Madame Butter
fly" and 1.-THE Girl of the Golden
West will arrive from Europe early
this fall to look over the manuscript.
1t might be added that Signor Puc-
'cini is a very critical composer and
only selects that which in his judy
ment is certain to be an unqualified
success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
Phil Allen ,Jr., Gets Ten Years.

Phil Allen, Jr., the Mineral Point,
Wis. bank embezzler, formerly in
terested in the American Pulp,
Linen & Fibre Co., at Freeport, this
county, appeared in court at Madi-
son, Wis, Friday, and plead guilty
to four out of twenty-six counts in
the indictment against him, and was
sentenced to ten years in the federal
prison at Leavenworth, Kansas.
Allen was charged with embezzling
S16S,000 of the banks funds of
which he was vice-president, and
the case has been followed with in
terest throughout this section.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
Fatal Accident at independence.

Roy Leo Roberts, better known as
Roy Johnson, an employee of the
Gedney power house, was the victim
of a horrible accident which occurred
last Thursday evening, a few min
utes after eight o'clock. In some
manner unknown to any but the
young man himself, Johnson, who
was at the time working about tho
engine, slipped and fell directly
across the broad belt of the little
engine, and was carried over the
fly wheel, thereby crushing and
mangling both lower limbs.-Inde-
pendence Conservative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
Finds $1,000 in Ground.

So damaged and decayed that it
would not hold together the missing
$1,000, part of the personal prop
erty of the estate of Peter Schuman
an aged farmer of Laurel who died
last February, has been recovered
from the garden on the homestead
The none was found wrapped in an
old rag and oilcloth, which had since
disintegrated and allowed the water
and ooze from the ground to rot and
all but destroy the contents. The
money was found by Herman Wits
special administrator of the estate
which has a total value of 100000
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
AN IMPORTANT CASE.
SECURITY OF ENTIRE CATHOLIC
CHURCH SYSTEM INVOLVED.
Upon Outcome of Case in District
Court Depended the Validity of
All Insurance Carried on
Catholic Church
Property.

The decision in the case of Arch
bishop Keane VS.. The Century Fire
Insurance Company, which came to
close in the district court last We'd
nesday noon, and was but briefly
mentioned in these columns on that
day, is a far reaching one, in that
upon the outcome of this case rests
the validity of practically all the in
surance policies carried on Catholic
church property everywhere.
The custom which prevails in the
Catholic church as to the legal hold
ing of church property is that the
highest church official in the terri
tory shall hold the deeds to all prop
erty in his own name, as the abso-
lutte owner thereof, representing the
church in that capacity. The church
believes that this method is better
than the formation of corporations
for this purpose. For instance
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque Is
the owner of all church property
within his diocese. The deeds are
all made out in his name, and he
is the business representative of the
church in this respect. OF course
he makes provision protecting the
church in case of his death. Thus
all property is in the hands of one
man, for the church.
The case in point was for the col
lection of an insurance policy car
ried On the Bluffton Catholic church,
which was destroyed by the storm
of June 20, 1908. 1t was contended
by some that it's destruction was
caused by lightning, and by others
that it was caused by wind. The
other companies which issued poll
cies on the church had made settle
ments, but this one contested, claim
ing that this policy was for wind,
tornado or cyclone insurance, and
that the church was destroyed by
lightning. The case occupied the at
tention of the court for five days,
the main point at issue being the
question as to whether Archbishop
Keane was properly the title holder
CT the church property, and could
sue and collect for the same. Had
the case been decided adversely the
entire system of church property
ownership and insurance would have
been overthrown, and all church in.
surance in jeopardy.
The jury was out only about an
hour, bringing in verdict for ST.
171.33 and costs for the plaintiff.
Rev. Frs. Have and Mullen, of this
city, who have had charge Of the
case, feel highly gratified over the
outcome. The plaintiff was repre-
scented by Attys. Smith e O'Connor
of New Hampton and Willett Of De-
corah, and the defense by Atty. j..
w. Cutting of this city. Every point
was closely contested, and the re-
suit anxiously awaited by all who
were interested in the case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The above is the name of a Ger
man chemical, which is one of the
many valuable ingredients Of Foley's
Kidney Remedy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
tramine is recognized by medical
text books and authorities as uric
acid solvent and antiseptic for the
urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy
as soon as you notice any irregular
tiles and avoid a serious malady.
Engbertson's Pharmacy. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
Memorial Services Next Sunday.

Announcement has heretofore
been made in these columns of the
regular memorial services of De-
corah Lodge No. 443, B. P. o. Elks,
which will be held next Sunday after
noon at three o'clock at the lodge
hall in the Steyer block. The men,
orial address will be delivered by
Rev. J. A. Mullen of st. Benedict s
Catholic church and the eulogy will
be pronounced by Mr.. Fred Bier
mann. Music will be furnished by
a quartette and the ritual service of
the order will be carried out. The
general public is invited to this SER
vice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
Apples From Bitter Root Valley.

Our office window this week has
contained a box of apples sent to
Mr.. A. C. Hagemier from the Sunset
Orchard in the Bitter Root Valley of
Montana. The famous Mcintosh
Reds which come from this valley
are uuequalled in flavor and quality,
and one seldom sees such beautiful
specimens as those which have been
on exhibition. Owners of orchards
in this valley have realized as high
as $4,000 per acre during a single
season, and few sections of the coun-
try present better opportunity for
investment in fruit ranches. Mr..
Hagemier purchased an orchard in
this valley during the summer and
expects to reap substantial rewards
from it in the years to come.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
DIR. Troy Again Stricken.

Rev. DR.. H. w. Troy, former pre-
siding elder of the DEBORAH District
Methodist church, suffered a Sec
,ond stroke of paralysis Sunday
morning at his home in Fay
cite, but is thought to be, re-
covering from the effects of It.
He has many friends here who will
regret to hear of his repeated affiic-
tion and continued illness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
More Danyille Proof.

Jacob Schrall, 432 South St., DAN
vile, H., writes: For over eigh-
teen months l was sufferer from
kidney and bladder trouble. During
the whole time was treated by sew
eral doctors and tried several differ
ent kidney pills. Seven weeks ago
commenced taking Foley's Kidney
Pills, and am feeling better every
day and will be glad to tell anyone
interested just what Foley's Kidney
Pills did for me-" Engbertson's
Pharmacy. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
This is Worth Remembering.

Whenever you have a cough or
cold, just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure it. Re-
member the name, Foley's Honey
and Tar, and refuse substitutes. Eng
bertson's Pharmacy. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01

For clean and first-class barber
work go to B. e. Bucknell. You
get fresh, clean towel with every
shave. Bath and cigars in connec-
ton. 16tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01
Write Today for Superb Art Catalog

contains cardboard easels of the various styles of
Lyon & Healy Pianos besides full and complete ac-
count Of how superior excellence in piano is achieved.
1t explains the acousca grooved sounding board and
other features that add vastly the tona purity of the
instrument We will also mail you full particulars of
our offer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-01

5. Above all, you secure the piano whose
purity of tone enraptures every cultivated ear.
What delight piano can be, is fully
realized by owners of the new scale Lyon &
Healy. Every fine point that 46 years expert
ence and the sale of over 100000 pianos of diff
ferent makes can suggest has been covered in
its making. 1t stands forth triumph of piano
building!
The newspaper., 1909-02-05
The Industrial School.

The State Federation OF Wo-
mems clubs wants women APP
pointed on the board of control of
the State Industrial School for
boys With all due respect to the
ladies. this writer. having spent
over five and half years as an in
structor at that school. would re.
gard such an appointment as a
calamity unless the woman should
be selected with great care. The
writer knows that the boys of
that institution are treated as well
or better than the average father
treats his sons. They have vices
with which only a man knows
how to deal. There are phases
of delinquency among them of
which the average woman has no
conception, not general of course.
but isolated cases. which must be
dealt with intelligently and by
men. These boys are given a
school education and trade in
struction to the limit permitted by
the appropriations. During the
incumbency of the present super
intendent that school has had a
better qualified corps of instruc-
tors than any other institution of
its kind in the United States. all
serving for less pay than they are
worth. So far as the welfare OF
the boys is concerned. larger
appropriations are the things
needed. There is no call for a
change in the system of manage
ment. The woman with the
knowledge which would make her
valuable on the controlling board
would hardly care to admit that
knowledge and it is pleasant to
believe that very few possess it.
Leave well enough alone.--Delta
Democrat.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05
Obituary.

Sarah Christian Mathison was
born August oath, 1S4l, at Lon
don. England.
Coming to America in 1868 she
lived in New Jersey until about
three years ago when she came
west to Colorado to keep house
for her son, Harry.
About three months ago she
was taken seriously i'll and 1t was
thought best to remove her to the
hospital at Salida for an operation.
For some time she seemed to be
doing we'll but last week another
operation seemed necessary and
from this she never rallied. She
passed away quietly and without
suffering at 2:45 on the morning
OF the Goth day of January. 1909,
in the presence OF her son; being
aged 81 years. 5 months and D
days. Besides her son. who is
we'll known in Paonia she leaves
another son and a grandchild in
New Jersey and two grandchild-
rem in Paonia to whom she had
devoted her thought and care
since coming west. She gave her.
self without stint to her loved
ones and her place can never be
filled.
She was faithful and consist
ent member of the Episcopalian
Church and her trust was in her
Lord whom she had learned to
love so we'll.
BLESSED are the dead who die
in the Lprd from henceforth. yea.
saith the Spirit. that they may
rest from their labors. for their
works follow with them" -
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

l.. p Bell and family came
over from Crawford Tuesday on a
short business trip and were
guests at the home OF Will Nor
ford. While here he renewed his
subscription to this religious
weekly and ordered Bryan's Com
moner to keep posted on simon
pure democracy.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

We ars in receipt of copies of
the Joplin Daily Globe, the Webb
City Daily Sentinel and the Webb
City Register, all containing &C
counts of the w. S. Chinn funeral
held at Webb City, Mo. We re.
print the Globe article entire.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Archdeacon Lyon will hold
Episcopal services in the Friends
Church Tuesday evening Febru-
ary 9th at 7:30. to which all are
invited. The Ladies Guild of the
Episcopal church will meet with
Miss Margaret McNaughton at
the Paonia Hotel Thursday Febru-
airy Il at 2:30 p. m.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Mss Mabel Smith, the fifth
grade teacher was compelled to
resign her position this week on
account of poor health. Through
this resignation the Central school
loses one of its most competent
teachers.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05
Notice Of Dissolution Of Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the
law partnership heretofore exist
ing between Merle ID. Vincent
and II. l.. Moller, under the firm
name of Vincent & Moller, has
been dissolved by mutual consent,
Mr.. Moller retiring from the busi-
ness, which will be hereafter con-
Quoted by Mr.. Vincent.
All accounts due to said firm
will be collected by Mr.. Vincent,
Dated this 1st day of Feb. 1909.
MERLE d. VINCENT.
II. l.. MoLLER.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Miss Nellie Mcbride, of Hotch-
kiss is expected on Saturday
evening to spend few days visit
ing with her sister Miss Edna, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ru-
land.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

The time'has come when people
want Coupon Books at discount
for cash in preference to any
other system of doing business
at the PEOPLES MEAT MARKET.
PHI EIsENKRAMER, Prop.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

John H. Williamson and family
moved to the G. T. Newman
ranch on German mesa this week
and will take charge of it the
coming season.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Talk about your Fresh Meats,
Poultry, Fish and Oysters. but
the Peoples Meat Market beats
them all in Choice. Price and
Quality.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Go and hear Longs lecture
Saturday night. You will learn
something. Besides. it will cure
that tired feeling.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Miss Excie Cady arrived home
Monday evening from Denver
where she has been visiting friends
and relatives.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

The Albany Hotel, Denver,
very popular rates, European
plan, 81 90 and Sl.50 per day.
With bath, $500 and $3.50. The
Hotel where you get the best for
the least money.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Go to the Paonia Market for
the best bologna and ham sau-
sage in town. Strictly home
made. l.. +. STEPHENS.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

E. ]. Mathews transacted busi-
ness in Delta Wednesday.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

For SALE-Brand new A. s. C..
Cyclopedia of engineering. Cost
SIS 60 will sell for $3.50. Ad-
dress Box 175. Paonia. Colo.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

All kinds OF conveyance papers
quickly and promptly prepared.
abstracts of title furnished on
short notice. See c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

A. j. Hadley, and DR.. Follans-
bee attended a meeting of the
Telephone company in Hotchkiss
Tuesday.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

d. w. Stroll has moved into
the residence lately vacated by
]. H. Williamson on Second street
and Onarga.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. We're Loucks ac-
companied Mr.. Loucks' parents
to Cedaredge Tuesday morning
for a short visit.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

A. L. Goess. of Bowie, was ir
Paonia on business Monday.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

You will receive the best of ser
vice. and first class rooms and
board at the Unique Hotel.
At L. |. WALLING. Prop.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Harry White, E. N. Couch and
G. T. Conner came over from
Fruitland mesa Tuesday on busi-
ness.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Harry Edwards who has charge
of Nelson Bros. ranch in Hubbard
Park spent Tuesday in town.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Chas. Wiening and family. cf
German Mesa, went to Somerset
Monday evening.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Keep one eye on the North
Fork Associations special cash
sales during January. Every
thing goes.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

v. w. Feldman and John Gum
made business trip to Rogers
mesa Monday.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Rubber stamps at the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Mrs. r. NJ. Anderson. county
superintendent of schools is visit
ing the schools here this week.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant rutland en-


tertained the juniors and seniors
of the High School at their cosy
home last Friday night in honor
of Miss Edna Mcbride who is
making her home with them this
winter. Progressive go Bang"
was the order of the evening and
was greatly enjoyed by all. A
dainty luncheon consisting OF nut
sandwiches. pickles and cheese.
cocoa with whipped cream. cake
and bromangeleon with whipped
cream was served. All adjourned
at the midnight hour after having
spent very enjoyable evening.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Skates Sharpened while you
wait at the
RELIANCE MACHINE Works.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05
LOCAL ITEMS.

Chas Cartmel was in Paonia on
business Tuesday.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

We clip from the Amsterdam
On. W Record, the following
comment on Sylvester A. Long:
"As story teller, he is inimitable,
carrying his audience uncon-
sciously through the whole gamut
of emotions. His stories possess
what most lecture anecdotes lack
-newness and freshness" He will
be at the Opera House February
9th. Reserved Seats so cents.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

]. l.. Wilson, the ice man is
busy this week filling his ice
houses.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

L. ID. Griffin returned home
from Colorado Springs Monday
evening.
The newspaper., 1909-02-05

Miss Daisy Turner, of Cedar
edge is visiting relatives IN Pao-
MIA.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-07-22
HoLLENSVILLE.

Mrs. Mary Bybee, of Santa Fe,
visited her daughter, Mrs. o. 7.
Cauthorn, several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson,
who have been in on a visit left
this vicinity Friday, enroute for
their home in Kansas City, Mr..
and Mrs. c. C. McGee accom-
panied them as far as Centralia.
NJ. NJ. Dawson is quite com
planning, though not confined to
his bed
Oats cutting was finished last
week, most of it in time for the
circus. Some was down too badly
to be cut at all, while much had
to be cut only one way of the field,
j. A. McGee sold to Milt House
holder COW and late calf for $50.
Arnott S thresher is expected in
about Thursday.
H. II. Hollenshead and family,
of Centralia, visited at John Neills
and Cecil AIallorys during the
forepart of last week
James Wager, ST., is very poorly
MCGEE Bros. delivered six hogs
Monday to Powell and Mundy at
$3.50 per cwt, Average weight
215 pounds; sold IA hogs for
August at $775.
We think j. L. Carpenter has
the banner plum trees of the
county. Several limbs the size Of
a lead pencil have thirty or more
plums the size of walnut to one
foot of length.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-07-22
CANT.

Mr.. Hays has his threshing
machine in running order again
and is threshing for Mr.. Wolf on
the place better known as the Joe
Hit farm.
Miss Mary Barnes gave a birth
day party July II and invited in
several of her friends and treated
them to a fine dish of ice cream
and cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eads and little
daughter of Mexico, sister of
Mrs. Haul Jones, are spending a
few days with her this week.
Some of our young folks at
tended the basket dinner at
Liberty Sunday aud were caught
out in the rain.
Mrs. Jenkins is visiting her son,
Leonard. of near Sedalia.
Egbert Sims shipped out his
hogs Monday.
Mr.. Samuel Jcrman and wife
and niece Miss Alta McNear, Of
Ardmore. Mo. are the guests of
r. j. Jerman and relatives. Sun
day was Mr.. Sam Jcrman S birth
day, he being y years old. He
was given a birthday dinner, the
children all taking dinner and
spreading at the home of r. Il.
Showers and family He is in
very poor health and when dinner
was ready was not hardly able to
eat. lie had a paralytic stroke
about two years ago. Those
present were r. J. Jcrman and
wife. w. NJ. Showers and family,
Grandma Roberts of HallSvillc.
Mrs. Carl Blumc, Mrs. Pete Den
ham and daughter. Author Jcr-
man of Amarillo. Texas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-07-22
HUMES- BUTLER.

Thursday evening. July -, Mr..
John p. IImes and Miss Sarah
i. Butler, were united in marriage
at the residence of the officiating
clergyman. Rev. II. |. Cobb. Mr..
llumes is Il popular salesman in
Phillips Bros. clothing store, and
Miss FIossie was the efficient book,
keeper in the same establishment.
They went Immediately to the
home Of the bridegroom, on North
jefferson Str. where they will be
at home to their many friends.
The Message extends congratu-
lations to this most worthy couple,
hoping that their pleasures may
be as numberless as the waves OF
the sea and their troubles as light
as the foam thereof.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-07-22
BENTON CITY.

Miss Jessie Douglass came up
from ST. Louis Sunday to spend
two weeks with relatives here.
Misses Clara and Anna Johnson
visited friends in Montgomery
City Sunday.
Book Powell and mother of New
Florence attended the funeral of
Mrs. +. Il Pierce. Jro here sun
day.
Mrs. Loncy Owens Is on the
sick list.
Miss Alma Lemon and brother
of WcllSviIIr We're guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Gilmore here Sunday.
Miss May Sanford OF Fulton,
was the guest Of her cousin here.
Miss Ruby Harlow. several days
last week.
Mrs. Paul Lcierhclmer and sister
returned Monday from Marshall
where they visited relatives.
Mrs. Frank Pierce, Jr., nee
Susie Northcutt, who had been III
of lung trouble for some time, died
at her home, two miles west OF
this place. july II, 1909. She was
born September ,. lss2, being p
years and 10 months of age. She
was left an orphan at the age OF
seven years and was raised by her
grandmother Powell at Martins