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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. children reeJnIng, softens the gums, reduces in hammaton, allays pain. cures wind coc 25c bottle
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21
NEW LIFE AND STRENGTH
Obtained Through Proper Action of
 the Kidneys.

Mrs. Josiah Straw, 526 \. Broadway, Canton, So. Dak., says: ''I suffered
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21

Go to sleep without supper, but rise without debt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21
Eor Headache Try Hicks, capudine

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous troubles. the aches are. speedily relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas- ant to take-Effects immediately. 10, 20 and soc at Drug Stores.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21
The Tyrrany of Yesterday.

There are some people over whom yesterday tyranniZes. That is to say they shrink from doing today any thing that differs in the least from what they did 24 hours ago. Emerson has called consistency, under some circumstances, the hobgoblin of lit tie minds" and Walter Bagehot has said there are many persons to whom it is positive pain to entertain new idea. This slavish defense to yester- day robs us of many fine inspira- tion, and many splendid opportunity. Letting I dare not wait upon I would we cover and falter and shrink upon the verge of great ex- ploits and achievements merely be- cause these would involve strange and unfamiliar experiences Of death it. self we are afraid, not because death Is painful, but because it is different or seems to us different from what we have been doing all along.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21
ANOTHER TERROR.

Frightened Pup-Gee! I always heard that women were going into everything; but 1 never knew there were lady dog catchers;
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21

q have two little girls who have been troubled very badly with eczema. One of them had it on her lower limbs. I did everything that l could hear of for her. but it did not give in until warm weather, when it seem ingly subsided. The next wintes when it became cold the eczema started again and also in her head where it would take the hair out and leave bare patches At the same time her arms were sore the whole length of them. I took her to a physician, but the child grew worse all the time. Her sisters arms were also affected. l be- gan using Cuticura Remedies, and by the time the second lot was used their skin was soft and smooth. Mrs. Charles Baker, Albion, Me, Sept. 21, '0S."
 Potter Drug i Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-05-21

n0RDCY NEW DISCOVERY; gives n1EhOa - quick relief and curesw worst cases
 Book of testi timonla1s and 10 days treatment FREE. DIR. H. H. GREENS SONS. Box K. ATLANTA. GA,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Death of Infant Daughter.

The sincere sympathy of the en-
tire community is extended to Mr..
and Mrs. William c. McLain of Canoe
township in the death on Saturday
morning of their little daughter,
Marion, aged one year and nineteen
days, at Neils, Iowa, where Mrs. Nc
Lain and two daughters went a week
ago to visit relatives. Death result
ed from cholera infantum. Besides
the grief stricken father and mother.
four brothers and one sister remain
to mourn her loss. The remains
of the little one were brought to De-
corah Sunday. and the funeral SER
vices held from the home in Canoe
township on Monday afternoon, Rev.
F. G.. Young of DEBORAH officiating,
with interment in Russell cemetery.
On the way home, at Calmar
Saturday night, their other little
daughter, aged three years, was TAX
en- violently i'll with the same COM
plant, and has been seriously i'll
under the doctors care at the home
of Clarence McLain in DEBORAH since
then, but is reported much improved
today, and it is the sincere hope of
everyone that she may be spared to
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Rev. X. seehus Surprised.

A large company of the friends of
Rev. X. Seehus of Big Canoe church
perpetrated a most delightful sur
prise on him Sunday afternoon. the
OCCASION being his twenty-fifth ami
versary as minister. 1t was a COM
plete surprise, and there were be-
sides nearly everyone from the i'm
mediate neighborhood a large num-
Der from DEBORAH, Spring Grove,
Riceford and other points. Every
one greatly enjoyed the afternoon.
DR.. T. Stabo of DEBORAH acted as
master of ceremonies, and there were
pleasing speeches by Rev. I. B. Tor
rison, Pres. c. X. Preus, Prof. l.. S.
Rogue, L. S. Dale and Rev. Kasberg.
the latter two having been members
of the Class of 81, and graduating
with Rev. Seehus at L. c. Rev. See
hus replied most feelingly to the
addresses of congratulation and
thanked the assembly, for the NUM-
ficent gifts left him. Rev. Seehus is
very highly thought of by everyone
who knows him, and this event was
fitting evidence of the high esteem
in which he is held. We join in the
congratulations and best wishes for
many added years of success in the
passionate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Marriage at Locust Today.

At the home of the brides parents
at Locust today. will occur the mar
riage Of Miss Julia Matter, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Matter. to
Mr.. Edmund lIegtvedt. son of Mr..
and Mrs. ole Hegtvedt, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. K. Seehus.
Both of these excellent Young peo-
pie have grown up in the best Of
families and eniov 4 wide acquain-
'tance and esteem. The groom lives
on farm near Freeport and for
Sore wears tie bride has been an
assistant in the Locust store. Their
many friends join Us in hearty con-
gratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Subscription for New Road.

Mr.. Albert Klema of Conover was
circulating a subscription paper in
DEBORAH last week, hoping to raise
sufficient funds, 1915, for the build
ing of road starting quarter of
a mile west of Conover and running
two miles to the Haaken Barlow
place, there joining the road passing
the old Weiser and Noble farms,
thence running to the Ridgeway
road straight west of the city, past
Twin Springs. The board of super
visors have granted the petition for
the establishment of the road, pro-
viding it be built at private expense,
and the subscription is for this pur-
pose.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Salvation Army People Here.

Three members of the American
Salvation Army, said to be separate
organization from the English or
ganiZation OF which General Booth is
at the head, have been in DEBORAH
during the past week. holding meet
ings as is their custom, on the street.
Sunday evening they conducted SER
vices ut the Congreg ational church.
Capt. Ballange, in charge, said that
in all probability a regular station
would be established here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
CHOOSE NEW MUSIC LEADER.
Marion Green Will Direct Programs
of the Sunday Evening Club,
Beginning Oct. 3.

Mr. Marion Green has been chosen
musical director of the Chicago Sun
day Evening club, whose regular
Sunday evening meetings begin Oct.
at Orchestra hall
Mr.. Green has gathered a list of
musicians for double quartet for
these services, including Mrs. Mable
Sharp Herdien, Mrs. Iva Bigelow
Weaver sopranos; Miss Jessie Lynde
Hopkins and Mrs. Rose Lutiger Gan
non, altos; Mr. John B. Miller, Mr..
Glen NJ Hobbs, tenors; and Mr..
Green and DR.. Carver Williams, bas-
SOS, with Miss Katharin Howard as
organist.
Mr.. Green has charge of the music
at the First Methodist church of
Evanston, and the Pullman chorus.
He also will sing this season with
the Mendelssohn chorus of Toronto.
Chicago Tribune, Sept 25th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
We have a very large stock

We have a very large stock OF
all kinds of paper used in conf
mercial printing, the largest force
of job printers in northeast Iowa.
the very latest and highest type OF
machinery of all kinds, and solicit
your job printing upon the basis OF
good work at reasonable prices
Every job that goes out of this
office is guaranteed. both as to quail
ty and price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Death of Old Resident.

Mr.. Erick Grinna, we'll known
resident of this county for many
years. died Monday night at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. George
Frye in Canoe township, being about
S3 years of age. He was born in
Norway, and had lived in this county
for about forty years. He leay es
three children to mourn his loss, two
sons Albert and Gust. and one
daughter. Mrs. George Frye.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow Thursday morning, with
interment at Washington Prairie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Drum Corps Entertainments Please

Drum corps entertainments Eitss~t.
The two entertainments given at
Steyer's opera house on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings by the De-
corah Drum Corps were attended by
good sized audiences. which were de-
lighted with the programs rendered.
They were assisted by Misses Bertha
Berg and Agnes Ingvolstad on We'd
nesday evening, and the Merchants
Band, Allart Larsen and Miss Hilda
Holm Thursday evening. and Il. X.
Hovden gave them a splendid pro-
gram of moving pictures each eve
ming. The programs were greatly
enjoyed and the boys realized quite
we'll from the undertaking, being
very thankful to the many who do
mated their talent and services to
then.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
New Feed Store.

T. Fl. Connor is busy this week in
stalling a new set of scales on his
lot on East Water street, and when
this is completed he expects to re-
model his building and open feed
store. This is a splendid location,
and Mr. Conner is so well ACQUAINTED
throughout the county that he will
in all probability enjoy large pat
ronage
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Bears Fall Opening.

Elsewhere in this issue is the an
uouncement of the fall opening of
the Ben Bear store next Saturday
AS in the past, Mr.. Bear will give
away handsome souvenirs with pur-
chases. 1t will be worth your time
to call and see the handsome display
of fall and winter cothing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Odd Fellows to Burr Oak.

The local Odd Fellows lodge go to
Burr Oak tomorrow to confer sthe
first degree upon a candidate for
Burr Oak lodge. These two lodges
fraternize frequently and they al
ways vie with each other in enter
tanning their guests. The result is
that they never get together without
having a fine time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
New Picture Machine.

During the past week our people
have been delighted with the fnc
programs at the Empire Theatre.
Mr.. Hovden has installed a new
moving picture machine which
throws clear, steady pictpres on the
canvas. The films are chang Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings
and are interspersed with excellent
local musical talent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Your Chicago Paper for Next Year.

Your Chicago Paper for Next Year.
Subscribers should bear in mind
that the low clubbing rate of 1915
for the Chicago daily papers and
Public Opinion will be increased so
cents Oct. LIST. The Chicago dailies
have notified .us of the advance in
the rate, giving us Until Oct. Est. to
supply those who wish to take adj
vantage of the low rates. 1883
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Looking for Burglars.

Local police officers have kept a
rlose watch since Sunday for the
men who burglarized the Preston
jewelry store who were traced in this
direction. Several suspicio = look
ing characters have been watched,
but as yet no arrests have been made.
as no one has shown up answering
the description sent here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
A Little Folks Party.

Little Miss Hazel Freeberg, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Freeberg,
most delightfully."- entertained COM
pany of little folks on Saturday af-
ternoon, in honor of her seventh
birthday. A dainty luncheon was
served on table beautifully decorat-
ed with carnations, and the little
folks had a fine time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29

The first man TO announce his
candidacy for state superintendent is
A. L. Heminger of Van Buren, coun-
ty. Several others have been mem
toned as possible candidates, but as
yet have not authorized the an
noCncement of their candidacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Entertains o. f. s. Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Thomas de-
lightfully entertained the Eastern
Star club at their home west of the
city on Friday afternoon. A number
of Masons accompanied the ladies,
and everybody had fine time. There
were about fifty in attendance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Fire DESTROYS Nordncss Home.

The farm home of Miss Marie
Thorgrimson near Nordness. was
destroyed by fire Sunday evening, ig-
hitting from the kitchen stove in
some manner, where she had left
a fire while going out to 60 the milk
, ing We have not learned the ex-
tent of the loss, but the building was
DESTROYED.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29

In our Frankville correspondence
on the last page will be found an
account IF the death OF Ed Ander-
son, north CT Frankville, who WAS
killed by Icing crashed against a
stone wall by cattle while doing the
chores.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
BY HARRY j. GREEN
Some Fine Corn.

o. A. p. Haugen of Canoe brought
us in Monday four ears of about as
fine corn as one ever sees. 1t is
from the farm of John Burreson Of
Hesper township. The ears are
such corn as takes prizes in the
shows. Who can beat it?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
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 matrlmony and the set
Ting Of newly married couples /
Winneshiek county. Send us your
name, residence and date of marriage
and we will send you a receipt free
of charge. IT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Death of VIM. Barthell.

Mr.. William Barthell, we'll
known pioneer resident of this city,
passed away this morning at five
O'Clock, at the advanced age of about
SIS years. He has been in poor health
and confined to his home for some
time past. We are without further
particulars for today's paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Clerk-Carrier Examination.

An examination for post Office
clerk and carriers will be held in De-
corah on Oct. 18th. Those desiring
information concerning the same
may procure it from w. G. Hogan at
the post Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to sim
cerely thank the many friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted
them and sympathized with them in
their recent afIliction.
VIM. G.. McLaiI and Family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
We Deliver Ice Cream.

The report that we have discon-
tinued the delivery of Ice Cream is
not correct. We will continue to de-
liver as heretofore, at reasonable
hours. Phone yoIr orders in.
THE SUGAR BOWL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29

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, 1909-09-29

If you need glasses you save
nothing by waiting. M. ]. Soukup.
Optometrist. 38tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29

Our glasses are reasonable in
price. Come in and see us. M. J.
Soukup, Optometrist. 38tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29

The undersigned desire to express
their sincere thanks TO their friends
and neighbors for their kindly as
sistance and sympathy during the i'll
ness and burial of their beloved
mother.
39-1pd Mrs. Andrew Lane.
Mrs. T.. q. Webster.
Miss Ingeborg Bye.
Miss Helga Bye.
Miss Caroline Bye.
Olaf Bye.
-Conigisky optician, VIM. Blk
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29
Attend the Wisconsin Busin

Attend the Wisconsin Business
University, La Crosse, Wis, the
great business training school OF the
Northwest. 6.055 graduates en-
ployed earning $6.000.00O annually.
Students may enter any time. Spe-
cial term begins October list. Send
for beautiful catalogue free. 38tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-29

Buy your rugs of Theo. ,
Brandt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-11-11

yard and tall iron fence around it and
no one lives there now, for the spirit
of the miser haunts it, He has been
seen walking through the grounds by
night and no one dares go near it.
Some American soldiers killed him
and took the money. They cut his
throat with saber AS he was lying
on the floor dying, they filled sacks
with the pesos. He cursed them as he
was lying in his blood, and said that
whoever should have a peso of his
would be haunted. You will bring
these pesos back here he told them
and throw them into my yard by
night. | will haunt you until you do
it and then | will strangle you in your
beds as you sleep. And any man who
shall have one of these pesos and use
II for his benefit in any way will have
my curse. and unless he comes and
throws the pesos into my yard, | will
haunt him as long as he lives, and will
strangle him and his wife and chill
dren. These pesos shall be known by
a spot of my blood over the eagle
Sometimes ii will not be there and
sometimes IL will be seen. When that
spot OF blood comes over the eagle on
the peso, IT is warning, and unless 1t
is thrown into my yard b. night /
will kill the man who keeps II or gives
il in trade for goods for his household
or food or drink FOR himself and chill.
dren. This curse | put upon all who
shall handle my pesos. and then he
died, splitting blood at the robbers,
which fell on the silver coins.
Last week" continued Felipe. 81
found two pesos in my pocket with the
spot of blood on them. II was not
there when | got the money, but the
blood spots came on, while il was in
my pocket | knew il was the miser's
curse and warning, so ahat night
went to Paco and threw them into
the yard of the house where the miser
lived. They are there now, and who
ever wants them may get them, unless
the ghost of the miser has taken them
away. | knew better than 10 use the
money! want no bony fingers at my
throat in the night want to wake
up in the morning. So you may save
your lives and the lives of your wives
and children if you heed my counsel
If YOU find some day that you have a
haunted peso, ] would advise you tc
throw IL back to the miser.
THE robbers were all killed. The
three of them were found dead. one
after the other and oh their throats
were the red marks where the fingers
of the misers ghost had strangled
them, and their tongues were hanging
out and their faces were blue and theii
eyes staring, as If they could see the
spirit of the man they robbed II al
came to pass as he said il would A
Filipino was found last week In q towr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-11-11
SOUTHWEST PINE RIVER.

Mrs. c. r. Moulton is on the sick
list
Edd-Ray.and wife moved to Remus
where Mr.. Ray has fine job.
T. A. Johnson was the guest of
Matt johnson and wife one day last
week
Harry Wood of Alma was the guest
of Mrs b. Mckinney and family. on
Sunday
Mrs. John Sullivan. attended the
party at Mrs. Sullivan's 10 Alma
last Thursday
Miss Catherine Currence. who has
been with her aunt in Oregon for the
past year returned home to visit her
pnarents Mr.. and.Mrs. .Hirman Cur
renee
Mr. Porterfield and family has
moved onto d. Colemsn's farm which
thew bought last week Mr. Porter
fields children will attend school in
Alma
Friends and neighbors of this
vicinity and in Alma gave Miss
Frances Waldo of Belding a postal
card shower in remembrance of her
birthday, which was the 18th of
November
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-11-11
SUMNER CENTER.

Mr., Bert Gee was in Alma Sudnday
Mrs Eliza Kelley is on the sick list
John Hanes and wife are moving to
Ewell.
Edd Rockerfellow and wife were
Sumner visitors Sunday
Miss Edith Lockard has been visit
ing in Alma few days
Mrs. Sarah Davis and daughter were
visitors of Mrs Theron Kress Sunday =
Mrs Charters andSI Bernice Mills
visited their parents in Ashley over
Sunday
George Lamblin and wifewere
visitors of their parents. John Johnson
and wife Sunday
John Johnson aid wife from near
Elm. Hall who have. been VISITING In
Canada. returned home Friday
s..--S~.- - -<-s.S---s- s-s---1sas~.- -1T
a Saturday Deing the occasion of his
eighth birthday, ten little boys gather
ed at the home of Mrs Frank Gee TO
help her son. Wesley celebrate. Earl
Rockerfellow was also surprised it be-
ing his tenth birthday. They spent a
very pleasant day and left many
postcards for their young hosts
Sunday morning as Andrew johnson
of Sumner township. was cleaning the
cow stable he was attacked by an
angry bull which was in the barn
yard. The animal rushed into the
barn and killed him before any one
could get to his assistance. Mr..
Johnson was alone and had no means
Of PROTECTION: He was seemingly
hurled in the air many times bv the
infurated animal as some monev
which he had in his pocket was scat
teed all over Mrs Johnson. hearing
rumbling sound issuing from the barn
and upon going TO the barn door saw
her husband lying upon the barn floor.
the critter having gone from the barn
after doing his deadly work. Upon
the arrival of some of the neighbors
the mangled body was carried into the
house, but medical aid was of no use
for he was dead before Mrs. johnson
reached him. 1t is thought he was
killed instantly. Mr.. johnson owned
tho animal but a short time and had
thought seriously of selling him AS he
was very vicious. Mr. johnson was a
well.known farmer and liked bv all
who knew him. He was a native of
Sweeder and came here when but a
Young man. having worked hard and
accumulated considerable property