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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
BIG Dispersion Sale.

Wednesday, Sept. Sth, at the Wins
neshiek Stock Farm, nine miles
northwest of Postville. a big sale of
40 head of breeding ewes, and 20
head of bucks will take place. All
lambs and bucks are sired by Glover
Hill Monford Artist, (0491SR) 234-
769. Free lunch. Sale starts at
one o'clock. Don't miss this great
sale. e. w. OWEN.
35-2wpd Proprietor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Opening of Valdez College.

Valdez Business College and Nor
NAL School will open next Monday
and there is every prospect for a
large attendance, as usual. The fac
ulty has been materially strength
ened this year by the addition of
Miss Petra M. Dahl of Valparaiso
University, who will have charge of
the Normal department, and Miss
Katherine Johnson, assistant in
structor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

business district to the other, the
streets are a mass of electric dis
plays, flags, buntings, special de-
signs, and attractive exhibits of ev-
cry nature. A large majority of the
main business houses have elaborate
electric displays, many of them cost
ly and elegant. The banks are
handsomely illuminated, and so are
many of the stores. The ten electric
arches across the streets, added to
the regular arc system of lighting
make the city at night look like the
White City of Chicago, so far as cleo
trio display is concerned. The other
decorations of the stores and streets
are beautiful. 1t should be seen to
be appreciated.
Monday was a day of welcome.
Everywhere on the streets and at
the residences the citizens greeted
the visitors with royal welcome. In
the afternoon the DEBORAH City
Band played on the streets and lead
the march to the fair grounds.
where the big free open air attrac-
tions gave their performances. They
are great. all splendid acts, worth
! going miles to see The ball game
between the DEBORAH and West
Union fire departments was a clean
/ victory for DEBORAH, IL to O. At
night the streets were crowded with
those who had come out to see the
electric display, greet their friends,
attend the theatre or take in the
Pbowery. and the first day closed with
everybody tired but happy.
Yesterday crowds continued to
come. and the streets were packed
early in the day. The registration
at the Winneshiek was heavy, show
ing the large number of Home Com
ers.
At ten o'clock the fire department
gave ladder climbing contest on
Water street, Ben Muller winning
In 6 u seconds, e. r. Abbey second
in 6A seconds and ]. Hislop third
in seconds. Then followed a hose
coupling exhibition, Ira Bloomfield
and Theo. Olson making it i'm Z sec
onds. The motorcycle race was be-
tween John Mccall and Harry Buck
nell, and was watched with much
interest, the course being from the
Winneshiek, Hotel to Tavenir's
bridge and return, being won by Nc
Call in minutes. The boys under
twelve 1O0-yard dash was wen by
WIN. Duffy first, Raymond Muzzy
second. in field of a dozen starters
The apple rolling contest, boys under
10. was won by Robt. Hargraves
Frank Duffy and Burr Neish dividing
second. Following this the high
wire act on the wire stretched from
the top of the Winneshiek Hotel to
the top OF the DEBORAH State Bank,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
Empire Theatre Opened.

The Empire Theatre opened for
the season on Friday night, after
being closed several weeks, and each
night since has done capacity bust
ness. Manager Hovden never does
things by halves; he leaves nothing
undone that will add to the comfort
and pleasure of the patrons of his
theatre, AMI this accounts for the
large patronage. His shows are all
first class.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
Peter Hong Passes Away.

Peter Hong, for many years a
former resident of DEBORAH. passed
away on Saturday at the hospital
at Independence, and the remains
were brought here Monday, the flu
neral being held yesterday after
noon, from the home of his brother
Ed. and from the United Lutheran
ing. He was born in Norway 81
years ago, and for many years was
employed in livery barns in this
city, always a trusted and faithful
workman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
Draws a Lucky Number.

In the Flathead Indian reserva-
tion opening in Montana H. H.
Ward, better known as Jim" drew
number 500, and as there are about
two thousand homesteads of value
in the allotment, he will doubtless
get good piece of land. If he de-
cides to take nup mis- land he will
have to file on the claim in the
spring. He is now at Sand Point,
Idaho. A. Lures also registered,
and drew number exceeding
5000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
MONS EMULIANO RENAUD.
Celebrated Pinanist Will Give Con-
cert ut the Grand Opera House
Monday, Sept. Goth.

Miss Rosetta Olson has prevailed
upon her instructor at Indianapolis,
Mons Emiliano Renaud, the famous
pianist, to come to DEBORAH for a
concert on Monday evening, Sept.
Goth.
Mons En,iliano Renaud, concert
plnaist and teacher OF pinao-forte.
was born in st. Jean de Marta, Pro-
vince of Quebec, jane 26, 1875. As
child he showed decided love for
music which was encouraged by his
mother, herself a pianist of ability.
from whom he received his earlv
instruction, his playing soon attract
Ing marked attention. His classical
education was secured at Jesuit's
college, where he pursued musical
studies with the late Dominique
Duchrame, a pupil of Marmontel. Sr.
OF the Paris Conservatory. Subse-
quently his musical development was
intrusted to the world renowned
teachers, Frau Varette Stepanoff and
Lezchetisky, under whom he PLAYED
for several years. He has appeared
In concert in many large cities, where
his work has always received the
highest encomniums.
No doubt his concert in DEBORAH
viii be listened to with much plea
sure by large audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
On the Other Foot.

ION the basis of what you have
told me, madam" said the lawyer,
there will be no trouble whatever
in getting a divorce, if you wish.
Do you care to sue him for separ-
ate maintenance"
For what?"
Separate maintenance"
why of course" said the fair
caller, impatiently. After / get
my divorce he'll have to maintain
himself separately. certainly
shan't support him any longer
Chicago Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
BUYS Two Farms.

r. F. Gobson has closed the zeal
for the sale of the Reuben Young
blood and Francis A. Hendricks, IN
farms in Glenwood township to Nell
son Womeldorf, who went to Colo
RADIO about three years ago, but will
return to good old Winneshiek to
live.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
Library Closed This Week.

The DEBORAH Public Library will
not be open this week. Parties inter-
ested will please take notice and be
governed accordingly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Say, Harry, watts de best way
to teach girl how to swim?" asked
the younger one.
OATS a cinch. First off puts
your left arm under her waist and
you gently takes her left hand
Come off; she's me sister,"
"Aw, push her off de dock"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

When the preacher explains that
the Lord has called him to a new
field it is the cynic who wants to
know what the salary is at the new
place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

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, 1909-08-25
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. '7lon your orders in.
THE SUGAR BOWL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

You get the best electric mes
sage there is to be had at B. e.
Bucknell's Barber Shop. Baths and
cigars in connection. 16tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

spirited woman will lose re-
spect for her husband if the first
place he looks for a burglar is
under the bed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

The devil has tough time getting
a snare about the foot of girl who
has a good mother.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

When the' sun kisses a girl, it
leaves a freckle. When the son
kisses one, it tickles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Women would never make good
policemen. All the men would try
to get pinched.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

BE sure to see Reynolds about
your photos. 33-1w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Buy your rugs of Theo. !.
Brandt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Do You Take This Paper?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Sc &c. 81 s:
Collapsible One
motion CO-CART
This cart opens and folds
with just one simple op-
Grafton. The FRAME is
made OF steel; the me-
chanical construction is
perfect in every detail, all
joints and corners rein
forced and firmly riveted,
making a strong and rigid
frame. The seat is broad
and deep. II has adjust
able back and dash. The
spring is very sensitive
and strong. The HOOD
has steel ribs and is adj
Unstable both backward
and forward. The Gov
ERING is Of a good quail.
ity of fabricord. In this
cart we absolutely offer
"Solid Comfort for the
Baby" Come and see il.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
SPOT COTTON
Brings Il CENTS

MERIDIAN, Miss, July S.-For the
first time in many months spot cot
ton is selling on the streets of Me-
ridian for IL cents. Although this is a
large incentive for the farmer to bring
in his surplus cotton and market it,
very small receipts have resulted.
This arises from the fact that there
is a very small percentage of cotton
in this neighborhood that has not been
brought in and sold for a much small
er figure.
Saturday twenty-five bales were
bought for ~ cents. but since this pur-
chase the arrivals have been very few
and badly scattered.
"A prominent cotton man this morn
ing made the remark, that when the
market price for cotton did reach a
basis where the farmer could derive a
profit on his product, they had already
disposed of their goods and could not
therefore reap the benefit of the adj
vance in the staple.
Reports from the farmers in this Sc
ton are not of the best Many places
have been abandoned to the grass,
which has gained such Roadway ewing
to the heavy rains and muddy fields,
that it has been impossible for the
farmer to work his crop. Despite the
bad weather and inopportune work of
the elements, it is said fair crop will
be made, and that many reports are
greatly exaggerated.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
RATES ON COTTON
Believed TOO HIGH
PRESIDENT LEE HAS ALL RAIL
ROADS CITED TO BE IN JACK
SON JULY TWENTIETH.

Before adjourning their meeting the
Railroad Commission adopted a very
important little order that was offer
ed by President Lee. He recites the
fact that the rates on cotton from
Mississippi points are very badly out
of gear. and calls for a rearrange-
ment. In order that this may be
done all the railroads doing business
in Mississippi are cited to appear be-
fore the Commission on the 20 tn of
July and show cause, if any they can,
why rates on cotton should not be re-
vised.
The order of the Commission to the
Frisco and the Mobile, Jackson and
Kansas City Railroads to build joint
or union depot at New Albany, was
again continued, and the two roads
were ordered to furnish statements of
their receipts at New Albany for the
past six months.
The Illinois Central was ordered to
remove a cotton seed house belonging
to the Jackson Oil and Refining Com
pany from their right of way at Osyka.
In accordance with his construction
of the law which directs the railroad
commissioners to visit the counties of
their districts and hear complaints and
suggestions, Pres. Lee left last night
for Quitman, where he will spend to-
day and on Friday he will be at
Waynesboro. The citizens are invited
to see Mr.. Lee and urged to make
their wishes in regard to railroad SER
vice in their communities known.
In view of the fact that at the July
Goth meeting the Commission is to
pass finally on the assessments of the
several railroads. and at which time
the last objections to the assessments
fixed by the Commission, will be
heard the meeting will be an inter-
esting and important one, and will no
doubt bring a great many prominent
traffic men and other officials to the
city
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08

Ground Covered by New York.
New York has an area OF 2Os,2lS
acres. 81 (. l-.;t~.iAE -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
IS IT BRIBERY
OR INTIMIDATION?

Judge ]. e. Davis was the victim
of embarrassing circumstances which
| caused much merriment at the city
| hall this morning when His Honor
| arrived in the office of the city clerk,
previous to taking his seat upon the
throne of justice.
When the judge arrived his atten-
ton was attracted to a bunch Of po-
licemen attentively engaged in exam
lining some object on the city clerks
desk, and upon closer investigation
discovered the object of their atten-
ton to be a nice juicy muskmelon,
to which was attached Il card bear
ing his own name and the name of
the donor.
Judge Davis appeared to be very
much gratified at this evidence of
thoughtfulness ON the part of one of
his constituents, and had pictured to
himself the pleasure and enjoyment
to be had in devouring the luscious
product of the vine.
But when His Honor opened the
court docket the expression of his
countenance changed, for 10 and be-
hold, the first name to meet his gaze
was that of the giver of the melon.
Here was a delicate situation to be
disposed of, for the judge has the
reputation of being a grateful man
and one who does not forget favors;
but how to dispose of that case on
the docket with fairness end impair
TALLY and afterward eat the melon
with a clear conscience was a point
of law difficult for the magistrate to
define.
The case was not disposed of this
morning on account of the absence OF
the defendants witnesses, and was
set for tomorrow morning. so the
Judge will have time to dissect the
matter and decide on the fine points
of ethics involved, while the giver
of the melon doubtless hopes His
Honor will eat the fruit and be i'm
messed with it's delicious flavor be-
fore his case is called in the city
court tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
LITERARY HERESY?
Are Chaueer, Spenser, Milton, Byron
and Shakespeare Bores2

and Shakespeare Bores2
1--WE had the notion of doing some
thing of the kind" the Easy Chair
confessed when requested to furnish
a list of the hundred best authors
but we could not think Of more than
ten or dozen really first rate au-
thors, and if we had begun to COM
ollie list of the best authors we
should have had TO leave out most Of
their works. Nearly all the classics
would have gone by the board. What
havoc we should have made with the
British poets! The Elizabethan dram
atists would mostly have fallen under
the ban of our negation to a play If
not to a man. Chaucer, but for few
poems, is impossible; Sponsors poetry
Is generally duller than presidential
Milton is a trial of the spirit
In three-fourths of his verse; Wads
worth is only not so bad as Byron,
who thought him so much worse;
himself when he Is rever-
.ntly supposed not to be Shakespeare
S reading the martyrs; Dante's science
md politics outweigh his poetry a
and so on through the
whole catalogue" William Dean How
Ills ir Harpers Magazine.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
NEEDED AFTER ALL.
A Chance For the Book Agent After
He Got In Trim.

n Chance For the BOOK Agent After
He Got In Trim.
Madam" said the book canvasser
as the door was opened by a very
comedy maid, 81 am selling a new book
on etiquette and department"
"Oh, you are" she responded. go
down there on the grass and clean
the mud Off your feet"
"Yes'm," and he went GAS / was
saying, ma'am," he continued as he
again came to the door, II am sell''-
take off your hat! Never address
a strange lady at her door without re-
moving your hat"
"Yes'm." And off went the hat
"Now, then, as l was saying
"Take your hands out of your pock-
cts. No gentleman ever carries his
hands there"
"Yesm," and his hands clutched his
coat lapels. NOW. ma'am, this work
on eti''-
Throw away your cigarette. If a
gentleman uses tobacco he b careful
not to disgust others bv the habit"
"Yes'm," and the tobacco disap-
peared. "Now. ma'am," as he wiped
his brow, sin calling your attention to
this valuable
"Wait. Put that dirty handkerchief
out of sight. l don't want your book.
I am only the hired girl. You can
come in, however. and talk with the
lady of the house. She called me a
liar this morning, and l think she
needs something of the kind."-Sketch
Riffs
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08

Cause and Effect.
What is in store for you Is what
you have stored up for yourself. Mem
Der that
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08

Losr-Ladies sklid gold hunting
case watch, dia po4I setting, with
fob, somewhere tnl city south of
Northeastern rai1y. Return to
Miss sibyl McDoT ld, S1a Hall ave.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
MURDERED HIS OWN INFANT.

News of a horrible crime committed
near Richton reached tie News office
this morning. when it YVES ctated that
w. A. Brooks, white man residing
i'm the country near that place had muir
dered his two-months-old child.
Details of the tragedy were meagre,
nothing being learned as to the mans
motive for committing the crime. He
was arrested and confined in the Rich
ton jail.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
GIRL is Stolen
BY KIDNAPERS
ANNA STANGLER SEIZED AND
BORNE AWAY IN AN AUTO
MOBILE.

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis, July. s.
Posses of armed farmers are scouting
the woods and country roads in every
direction for miles about Sun Prairie
in search of two men in a big red
automobile who kidnapped Anna Stan
gler, four years old, from the lawn In
front of her parents home here last
night.
The child was playing about the
front gate when the automobile drove
up and as it stopped, her mother saw
two men get out. Then the woman
heard her child scream and saw the
men seize her and carry her to the
automobile. Whether there were
other occupants of the car Mrs. Stan,
gler could not see, as it Immediately
drove off at top speed and took a
road leading to the country toward
Madison.
1t is thought the kidnapers worked
along carefully planned lines and al.
ready have secreted the girl in some
place where they will hold her for a
ransom, as Stangler is one ,sof the
wealthiest farmers in the central part
of the state. He already has offered
reward of $1,000 for the return OF
the child unframed and is leading one
of the posses that is searching for her
Mrs. Stangler is Frustrated.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
AoNu He EiolIred n

How He Figured Il.
Howard says he has four mothers"
"How does he make it out?"
Gown, god, step and inlaw."-
nr,,or,r W. W.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
First National Bank of Commerce
SENII-ANNUAL REPORT
JUNE 30, 1909

We invite your attentiO to the annexed state
ment and beg to thank friends for their natro,,
age and generous support. Cooperation is osso,
tai TO the best interests of all. The increase of
bank deposits means an increase of u,o,,
ital, and a person who makes a denos,t =, eap-
is not only safe Guarding his own nrivata in.oroa
Rut in addition teretois deserving Of
eg Tor tne reason that he is contributing to the in
crease OF the finahcial resources of his country
therein aiding iFits betterment EVERYDAY -
benefitea by hereflex of favorable conditions and
IL tnerefFe Rehooves all to be mindful of emporium
tiles TO strengthen and extend economic forces.
we invite your special attention to our savings
department and will respond to inquiries with pleas
ure.
we also take the liberty of stating that we have
a Few safe deposit boxes for rent These boxes are
MADE OF Steel there are two locks on each, and
they contained in a steel burglar ond ,,o $3.50
vault
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
SHERIFFS SALE.

Forrest County,
Rich Lumber Manufacturing Com
pany Plaintiff,
N. NJ. Meyer, ct al, Defendants.
BY virtue of an execution which is
sued from the office Oft ]. Nixon,
circuit clerk of said county, against
the said N. M. Meyer, defendant, and
in favor of Rich Lumber Manufacture
ing Company for Two Hundred, Twen-
ty-one and 6O-1OO Dollars ($221.6O),
and in favor of Hawl pms Hardware
Company for One HundESd, Nine and
11-1OO Dollars ($1O9.11A Tbesides the
interest thereon and cost of suit, l
have this day levied upbn the following
described real estate belonging to the
said defendantA N. MI Meyer, and sit
uate in the city of 4attiesburg, said
county ard state tofit;
All the interest 4 the said N. M.
Meyer in and toA ne land described
as lot number three of block number
two of the Sutherland & Reeves sur
vey and addition to the said city of
Hattiesburg, and also the dwelling
Aorco Of the said n. NJ. Meyer located
on the said land; all of which property,
or % much thereof as is necessary to
satisfy said judgments, l will, on Mon
day August 2, 1909, within lawful
hours, at the front or Main street door
Of the court house in the said city of
Hattiesburg, offer for sale at public
cutlery to the highest bidder for cash,
to satisfy the said judgments, interest
and costs.
This the Sth day of July, A. d. 1909.
7-S-3t-thur J. G. AGRUDER,
Sheriff.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
Sacrifice.

The bankrupt rolled up in an auto
mobile to a meeting of his creditors.
Gentlemen" he began, giving them
condescending nod all around.
these debts of mine shall be paid
though I suffer for It,"
They murmured their thanks.
Il have arranged" he went on, ITO
give you ny entire income pro rata
(aAeers), with the exception CHEERS.
faibter) OF $4,000 year (no cheers).
zhich is the least a gentleman could
live saL"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08

FOR RENT-Two largf front rooms,
neatly furnithed, xAh privilege of
bath. Addreks ~ West Pine St or
phone 5SS Climb. 7-S-2t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08

f,icks' capudine cdres Sick Headache
Also Nervous Headache, Travellers
Headache and ach4s from Grip, Stonl-
ach Troubles or Fekale Troubles. Try
Capudine-it's liquid reflects immedi.
ately. Sold by druggists
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
WANTS
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

White boy abb tut IS who
knows the city and has pad expert
ence in grocery bushels; refer
ences. Phone Homef7, 7-S-2t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-08
Merit.

Earn the honors and the praise you
get No press agent will work for
you after you are dead.