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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
ARRESTED BY GAME WARDEN.
State Deputy Game Warden A. M.
Green Arrested William Murphy
for Dynamiting and Others
for Snareing Fish.

Monday of this week, William Muir
ply was arrested by State Deputy
Game Warden A. NJ. Green for dy-
namiting fish near the mouth of the
Canoe. He was brought before JUS
tice H. F. Barthell yesterday and was
fined the pretty sum of $5S.75 for
his sport" in fishing He was ar
rested near Waukon.
Other warrants are out for SIM
liar offenses, and Deputy Green will
undoubtedly clean up all the illegal
fishermen in these parts. The fine is
from $50 to 500 for every fish
taken by dynamiting, and the same
amount for placing it there. Dyna-
hitting and seigning are serious Of
fences against the fish laws of Iowa,
and William Murphy should be an
example to all future violators of the
law.
Hilder Nelson was arrested yester-
day for unlawful snareing of fish.
Peter Brusta was also arrested for
the same offense. Nelson was fined
$10.35 and Brusta the same amount.
The snareing was done near the
power dam and Warden Green was
ION the job" the same day. He stood
talking with the gentlemen while
they were snareing, and little did
they think that they were in the
clutches of the law at the time. Mr..
Green is doing good work here and
the chances are that fish law break
ers will be mighty scarce in the flu
ture, and the effort and expense put
forth every year to stock the streams
by lovers of legitimate fishing will
soon result in making this part of
Iowa the best fishing grounds in the
state, as it should be.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
The Stiles Hotel.

For several weeks past the Stiles
Hotel has been undergoing repairs,
ETC., and under the new management
is putting forth every efforth to
please the travelling public, which we
hope to do, and are doing. Since
assuming charge of the hotel we
have enjoyed nice patronage, and by
giving the best service our present
nice business will continue. Having
been an employe of Mr.. N. r. Croft
here for several years and a former
travelling salesman, / will do my best
to serve all old friends and new ones
in a most courteous manner as hotel
guests respectfully should be served.
J. T. WILLIAMS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
18th of May Celebration.

Not to be outdone by the series of
disappointments which caused the
18th of May celebration to be aban-
doned, Norske Selskab held a cele-
bration in the evening at their rooms.
Several selections were sung by
Luren, Len Larson sang a solo, AL.
B. Conigisky accompanying him, ].
Jackwitz made a speech, and a
sumptuous supper was served. In
addition to this they were all guests
of Ed Hovden at the Empire Theatre,
where they enjoyed music and NOV
ing pictures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Large Class Confirmed.

Last Saturday two large classes
were confirmed in Norwegian and
English in the Synod Lutheran
church of this city, and class at
Canoe Ridge, Rev. Scarves church,
was also confirmed. Following are
the names of the Norwegian class:
Bonnie Nicolai Anderson, John AL
fred Blegen, Clarence Elmer Borseth,
Oliver Alexander Grinna, Hartwig
Dotseth Haugen, Clifford Alvin Oh
sen, Freeman n. G. Sampson, Freddie
Theodore Thompson, Anna Elizabeth
Dale, Clara Turina Faldet, Elsie X.
i. Haakenson, Idella Geneva Istad,
Florence Almira Larsen, Ester Karo-
line Torrison, Gena Rebecca Wick.
Those confirmed in English were:
Maurice Gjerset, Henry John Halvor-
sen, Floyd Theodore Luros, julius
Heinrich Rosenthal, Olga Margareth
Biedermann, Karen Florence Brandt,
Pearl Nettie Dow, Agnes Mete j.
Langhans, Margaret Esther Sihler,
Mabel Galean Anderson, Vena Min
ME Noecker, Mahalla Elizabeth
Plank.
The class at Canoe Ridge was:
Harry Brandt, Alfred Hendrickson,
Claud Hanson, Clarence Forde, Olaf
Walter Johnson, Oscar Molstad, EN-
ma Blegen, Agnes Finholt, Ingeborg
Hauge, Tilda Johanna Spilde.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Celebrates His list birthday.

Yesterday Mr.. G. j. Ambli celebrat-
ed his list birthday. Mr.. Ambli is
one of Iowa's oldest printers, having
been in the business for Sc years,
forty of these years being with Mr..
B. Anundsen, editor and proprietor
of the DEBORAH Posten. Forty years
is a long time to be associated with
one firm, and we sincerely hope that
he will enjoy many more anniversar-
ies--not only with the best Nor
wegian paper in the country, but with
it's friends and his, who are numer-
Gus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Songs of All Nations.

Among the many novel features
now being arranged for the Winnie
shiek County Home Coming and the
Winneshiek County Fair, will be
American, Norwegian, German and
Irish songs. In fact, songs repre-
senting all nations 1t is expected
that Luren, Frohsinn and other or
CARNATIONS of the county will par
ticipate. This feature of the Home
Coming and Fair will be in charge of
Mr.. julie ]. Hopperstad, a well known
singer of this city, and without ques-
ton will prove most interesting
number of the many attractions to
be given that week.
The committee in charge of the
Home Coming and Fair Week pro-
gram have left no stone unturned
to give all visitors the best time of
their lives that week. 1t is a well
known fact that when DEBORAH pub
fishes program of amusements that
a large crowd always attends, and
1909 is going to be made the banner
year for all visitors. Letter after
letter is arriving every day from
former residents of DEBORAH and
lovers of one of the best towns in
Iowa that they will be here that
week to help swell the big crowd
that will participate in DecorAh's
first Home Coming.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
A May Marriage.

Last Saturday, May 18th, occurred
the marriage of Theodore NJ. Ring
dahl to Miss Eva Blough, r. F. Glib
son, j. p, officiating. Both of these
young people are well known in De-
corah aud their many friends ex-
tend congratulations for long and
happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Junior-Senior Reception Tonight.

The annual reception by the Jun
iors to the Senior Glass at Luther
Co.. place tonight. No eff
fort or expense is spared to make
these occasions elaborate and very
enjoyable, and the preparations be-
ing made indicate that tonight's ar
rangements will EXCEL any ever
made before.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Notice of Appointment.

Notice is hereby given that the SUBJ
scriber has been duly appointed Ex-
ecutrix of the estate of
DAN DONALDSON,
late of DEBORAH Township in the
County of Winneshiek, State of Iowa,
deceased, testate, and has taken up
on herself that trust as the law
directs. All persons having demands
upon the estate of said deceased are
required to exhibit the same; and
persons indebted to the said estate
are called upon to make payment to
ELISA MARIE DONALDSON,
Executrix.
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa. May 18th.
1909.
C. 8. BOICE, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Base Ball Friday,

The next game of base ball on the
L. c. schedule will be played on Fri
day afternoon, with Charles City Col
1ege. This is the first visit to De-
corah of team from this college,
but they have been playing good
ball, and the game ought to be seen
by big crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Wrestling Exhibition Tomorrow.


Tomorrow evening, at the Rudolph
Hall, a wrestling match will take
place which promises to be the most
interesting sporting event in Deco
rah in years. Harry Bucknell,
Young Gotch" of this city will be
matched by Manager D. A. Mcmillan
against Ralph Herdman, the young
Hercules" of Riceville. They will
wrestle for one hour, catch-as-catch-
can, the one getting the most falls
being declared the winner. They
are both very promising young
evenly matched, and the
bout ought to be one of the best
ever seen here. Herdman will also
back Jack Ranney of Riceville, age
IA years, weight 120 pounds, against
anyone in DEBORAH, allowing 20
pounds. This, with other prelimin-
aries, and the main event, guaran-
tees an evening of good entertain
ment. Admission only 25 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
Grace Episcopal Church.

Ascension Day, May goth, there
will be services in Grace church, De-
corah. Holy communion, with SER
mon at 10000 o'clock a. m. All
welcome
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

just arrived, large shipment Of
Hair Rolls, Fancy Back Combs. Hat
Pins, Barretts, Puffs, Hair Rolls
Switches, Hair Pins. and the latest
novelties In Belt Pins. Collar Pins.
ETC., at Reeds Baxaar. q T.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

You get the best electric mes
sage there is to be had at B. E.
Bucknells Barber Shop. Baths and
cigars in connection. 16tf
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
TWO DEAD AND TWO MAY DIE
 AS RESULT OF POLITICAL FEUD
OLD QUARREL IN MISSISSIPPI
 ENDS FATALLY.
Four Deaths Probably Will Ensue from Shooting Scrape at Mead vilIe-ViIlage Much Excited
 Over Tragedy.

MEADVILLE, Miss, June 23.-Two men are dead, two were perhaps fatal ly wounded and three slightly injured in a street battle here this afternoon, caused by bitter feud that has been previously marked with tragedy.
 Great excitement followed the fray and troops were rushed here to guard against possible rioting.
 Dr. A. M. Newman, clerk of the chancery. court, and Silas G. Reynolds were killed, and Dr. Lenox Newman and Herbert Applewhite are thought tc be dying from their wounds.
 L. P. Pritchard, brother of Corne- lius PIitchard, whom Dr. Newman k:led seven weeks ago, was arrested charged with complicity in the tragedy.
 The killing of Pritchard by New r.an was the first blood shed in fued that had existed between the two men, relatives and friends for months.
 This bitter factionalism had it's in- ception in a political campaign in which Newman and -Pritchard were opposing candidates. Newman was tried a few weeks ago for Pritchard's n.urder and was acquitt ed.
 The fight occurred almost on the same spot where Pritchard was slain. It is apparently doubtiul who fired the first shot.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
 DETROIT BALL TEAM

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The De- troit baseball team, champions of the American league, was received by President Taft in the east room of the White House this afternoon.
 When Ty Cobb, who led the league in batting last season, was presented to him, the president grasped the hand of the Georgian warmly and said:
 "I believe you and I are fellow citi- zens of Augusta, MT. Cobb?"
 Cobb modestly replied that he was proud to be a citizen of Augusta and a fellow citizen of MT. Taft.
 "The only difference between us" the president, with broad grin, 'is that down there they think you are about twice as big as I am."
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
TRAVELLER LOST ON DESERT
 OPENS VEIN TO END THIRST
TRAVELLER HAS DREAD EXPERT
 ENCE ON DESERT.
Placer Miner Finds Him CIawing the Bed of a Dry Creek in Futile Effort to Obtain
 Water

SAN BERNARDINO, June 23.- After suffering for three days without food or water, Israel Swartz of Boston was found by a prospector in Black Canyon, on the desert, thirty miles north of Searchlight, nearly dead from thirst and the effects of his harrow ing experience. The dying man had opened a vein in his arm and sucked the blood in an effort to relieve his misery.
 Attracted by the cries of what he had at first thought to be a coyote, Victor Durand, placer miner pros pecting in the canyon, started to in vestigate and found Swartz lying on his face in the hard bed of a dry creek, clawing at the ground in a dy- ing effort to reach water. The tops of his fingers were almost entirely worn away and his nails cut to the quick.
 Swartz left this city some time ago to organize a searching party to make an effort to find A. O. Ellis, a close friend, who had been reported missing for several weeks and is supposed to have perished on the desert. SwRrtZ, in final effort to locate the missing man, started out all alone. He became lost and had had only small quantity of water, which soon was exhausted.
 Under the burning rays of the sun he started for Searchlight. For three days he wandered about on the burn ing sands without drop of water and finally, crazed for the want of moist ure, slashed his arm and sucked the blood. He was taken to Searchlight and is now lying between life and death in the hospital at that point. After his departure on the search for Ellis. the latter reappeared at Nelson, Ariz., where he is employed.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
BOILER EXPLOSION WRECKS
 POWER PLANT, FOUR KILLED
EXPLOSION CAUSES LOSS OF AL
 MOST $5oo,ooo.
Two Hundred-Ton Receptacle Thrown Eight Hundred Feet in Air. Most of City Rendered
 Dark.

DENVER, June 22.-Four known to be dead, as many missing, three per haps fatally hurt and six more or less seriously injured, with property loss estimated between $25O,0O0 and $50O,- 900, is the story of the boiler exposion that wrecked the principal power plant of the Denver Gas and Electric company, located at Sixth and Law renee streets, shortly after o'clock this evening.
 The dead are: Peter Lewis, fire man; Herman Lichner, fireman; Jo- seph Perri, aged 5; unidentified man, supposed to be Lawrence Sexton.
 The missing are Arthur Richardson, Louis Cathro, Gabriel Luchetta, Jo- seph Fallico.
 The explosion sent the 200-ton boiler 500 feet in the air and it came crash ing through the roof of the plant, com pletely wrecking the generator and switchboard, cutting off the lights throughout practically the entire city.
 Most of the dead and injured were employees of the plant.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
CATHOLICS PAY DEBT
 BY AID OF GAS JETS

NEW YORK, June 23.-A novel method to pay off its debt of S10O,0OO has been adopted by the Roman Cath ollie church of St. Nicholas in East Second street. An ornate brass chan delier has been constructed so that 100 gas jets extend in fanciful groups on each side of the altar.
 Arrangements have been made whereby any person paying 5000 to the church may have one of these lights lit for him at every church ser vice forever. He may have as many lights as he desires at 5000 each.
 When light is purchased the own er's name is inscribed below it on a brass plate and thereafter it is to be burned at every church service.
 Thirty of the lights have been pur- chased and paid for and were burned yesterday for the first time at the ded- ication of the chandelier. Eighteen other lights have been engaged by members of the congregation.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
WRIGHT BROTHERS IGNORED,
 FAMED AVIATORS RECEIVE MEDALS
NATION, STATE AND CITY PAYS
 THEM TRIBUTES.
Baron Takahira, General James Allen, Governor Harmon and Other Nota- bIes Attend Ceremony at
 Dayton, Ohio.

DAYTON, Ohio, June 22-The na- tion, the state and the city in which they live today paid tribute to Wilbur
 and Orville Wright, the aviators. Standing on a platform not far from their unpretentious little aeroplane factory almost within sight of field where they first struggled with the problem of aerial navigation, Gen. James Allen, chief signal officer of the army, assigned by Secretary of War Dickinson for the purpose, presented to the Wright brothers the gold medals authorized by act of congress.
 At the same time were given them diamond studded medal bearing the official seal of Ohio and another from Dayton, their home city. The state medal was presented by Governor Jud- son Harmon of Ohio, the local medal by Mayor Edward E. Burkhart of Day ton.
 After the presentation ceremony the crowds witnessed parade of floats depicting the development of locomo- tion in America This was headed by an Indian runner, and after the vari- ous stages from the oX-cart to the au- tomobile had been shown, was con- cluded by an aeroplane, with the sug- gestion that the next route for speed ing would be among the clouds.
 Wilbur Wright, on receiving the medals, made a speech in which he likened an inventor to a poet, saying that neither poet nor inventor would suffer from indifference if their wants were really known. He declared that in his belief a Shakespeare or Ten nyson could be created by a public public sentiment being such in America that whatever was needed would be forthcoming in- 
 Behind the Wrights today on rising | tiers sat 2500 school children dressed | in red, white and blue arranged to rep resent an American flag.
 The days program was closed by a parade in which was represented the evolution of locomotion," the crown ing feature being an aeroplane.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
CARLOAD OF ALLIGATORS
 SHIPPED TO LOS ANGELES

NEW ORLEANS, June 23.-What is said to be the largest consignment of alligators ever shipped over a railroad left New Orleans last night for Los Angeles. There was a full carload of the reptiles comfortably ensconced in large vessels partly filled with water.
 The rate on the shipment proved tangled problem for the railroad off cials A di!igent search failed to find the word alligator in any of the tariff books, and it was finally decided to apply the rate on animals not oth- erwise specified
 The freight charges amounted to $500.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Eel Stops Water

NEW YORK; June 22.-When a res ident of the Bronx failed to get water through pipe at his home Sunday he reported the matter to the city au- thorities and that evening the main supplying that section of the city was shut of so that workmen could dis cover the difficulty. After the whole section had been without water for two days the wokrmen found a large eel wedged into the pipe feeding the complainant's home.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Given s1ooo Each.

YONKERS, N. Y, June 23.-Each of the $50 employees of Smith & Sons carpet factory at Yonkers received 5000 in cash Monday. They were beneficiaries under the will of the late Mrs. Eva Smith-C -Cochrane, who was the principal owner of the fac tory. When she died in February last she left an estate of SS,000,000 and willed that each employe of the fac tory who had been working in it for twenty years should receive 5000.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Lawyers Use Fists.

SAN JOSE, June PA fistic en- counter between Attorneys Louis O'Neal and A. A. Beasley followed ad- journment at noon today of the dam age suit of Stoldt versus the Southern Pacific company. The lie was passed by Beasley, whereon O'Neal struck him violently, knocking him over table, and grabbed him by the throat. O'Neal was dragged off, and Beasley soon recovered.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Relations Between Raees Improve.

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-Ihe feeling between the white race and the colored race in the south is grow ing better each year." declared Presi- dent Taft tonight before handing di- plomas to nearly 200 graduates of the two local colored high schools and the colored normal school
 "I do not care if there are extrem- ists who differ from me-" continued the president. "They do not represent the real white feeling in the south. AS a negro laborer becomes more efficient, so does the industrial progress of the south move on-"
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
 MAYOR IS BELIEVED MADE
BELLEFONTAINE. Ohio. June 21.

BELLEFONIAI OnIO, June ZI. What is believed to have been an attempt to assassinate Mayor William R. Niven and burn his residence in this city was made early today when a bottle filled with kerosene which had been set afiame was thrown through a window of his house.
 The bottle was wrapped with rags saturated with oil The carpets and furniture in the room were set on fire, but the fire department quickly re- sponded and extinguished the blaze.
 The mayor was away from home at the time. Two policemen standing near saw man running away, but supposed he was giving an alarm.
 Mayor Niven was elected on a dry ticket two years ago. He is a well known Democratic politician.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Drops Dead at Marriaqe

BRILLION, Wis, June 23-While the marriage VOWS of Miss Catherine MuIhaney and John Bartz, leading business man, were being solemnized, Miss Josephine Menelik, friend of the couple, dropped dead from apo plexy- while in attendance. Her body was carried out of the church on a stretcher, preceding the wedding party.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Loses Last Penny.

-BROOKLYN, N. T., June 23- Thomas Quayle was standing in front of Fulton street lodging house in Brooklyn one night six months ago gazing pathetically at the last penny he had in the world, which he held in his hand, when John Curran snatched it from him and ran away. Curran was sentenced yesterday to two and a half years in Sing Sing for the theft.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Nineteen Hurt in Wreck.

FL PASO, Tex, June 23.-A passen- ger train on the Guaymas branch of the Southern Pacific railroad was wrecked last night at Pesquero, near Hermosillo, Mex Conductor A. c. Budge of Nogales and eighteen passen- gers are reported to have been seri- ously injured. All the coaches except the sleeper turned over.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Scores Arrested.

MONTEREY, Mex, June 22.-More than a hundred arrests have been made in connection with the dynamit ing of Leon Flores law office a few days ago by Juan Ferrino. According to the police Flores headed band that is held responsible for many cases of blackmail and highway rob bery, but also trafficed in white slaves Many officials of surrounding towns have been arrested.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Man pies of Ihirst

IMPERIAL, June 21.-The body of a man was found in Carrissa creek on the desert west of here yesterday with an empty quart bottle which evi- dently had carried water It is believed death was due to thirst. The coroner has gone to investigate, but details are not known.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Man at Praver Killed.

JOPLIN, Mo, June 23.-One fatality is reported as a result of the violent wind storm that passed over Monett, Mo, last night. The home of Andrew Mccormick was demolished while the family were gathered at prayer. Me Cormick was blown 125 yards into a pond, where his body was found later Five Mccormick children were in- jured, one seriously.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
1s2 Women Teachers to Marry.

SEATTLE, June 23-The city school board is advised that 132 young women school teachers will be mar ried this summer, causing vacancies in more than one-sixth of the 5S3 teaching positions. Unofficial esti- mates show even greater havoc and the school board views the situation gloomily.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Youth Held for counterfeiting

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22.-Two young men, Harry Maihler and Rich ard Howard, both under 19 years of age, were arrested this afternoon and held to answer. for counterfeiting by United States Commissioner Peacock. A complete outfit for the making of spurious 10 cent and 25 cent pieces were found in their rooms in the St. George hotel They confessed to Se- cret Service Officers Mofit and Nye that within week they would be making half dollars.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-25
Bubonic Plaque Increases.

ANDY, June 22-One hundred and thirty-one deaths from bubonic plague occurred in Annoy during the fortnight ending June IA. Official native re- ports from interior towns indicate a great increase in the disease. Chang Chow reports upward of 200 deaths daily.