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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
ANTIQUIsIMUs TEMPERABUs.
Brief Sketch of the Early Courts of
Winnesheik County, by Attorney
George W. Adams.

@lFIND that the first court held
in Winnesheik county, not
~ then organized, was at the
house of VIM. Day, Uncle Billy
Day, on the first Monday of Septem-
Der, 1851, and there being no bust
ness, court adjourned TO the first
Monday of October following, at the
same place.
On October 9Th of the same year
it is recorded that the Clerk receiv-
ed seventy cents, and the County
Judge seven dollars and sixty cents.
Court was again convened at the
same place, Nov. 8, 1851. The entry
is again, NO business. The first
entry of an attorneys name appears
at that time, viz: John B. Onstine,
who was here for short time,
ready for busine SIS which did not
come, and he left for new pastures.
In 1853 John l.. Carson was act
ing as organizing Sheriff, and the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
Notice i'm Probate.
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby no
tilted to appear at the Court House
in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
goth day of September, A. d. 1909,
at 1870 o'clock p. m, to attend the
probate of an instrument purporting
to be the last will and testament of
SIMON C. KLOPPER,
late of Frankville Township, in Win
neshiek County, Iowa, deceased, at
which time and place you will appear
and show cause, if any, why said
will should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
In testimony whereof / have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said office, this 18th day
of August, 1909.
S. E. BRICKNER,
(Seal.) 1913 Clerk Dist. Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
Teachers Examination.

A special examination will be held
at the Court House, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9th, and
2Sth, commencing at o'clock a. m.
SIGURD REQUE,
County Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Get a Kodak for the Home Com
ing. Any price from $1.00 up to
$4,000 at Brunt & Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

THE FIRST COURT HOUSE.
From one of the earliest photos of
the court house square, taken in the
sixties. when fence surrounded the
square, and the Building was APP
preached by steps on the northeast
corner. There was grove of trees
along the front of the square. This
photo, as well as some of the others
we print today, was so bedimmed
with age that it was impossible to
make a good cut from il.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
It Is

of special interest to clothing buyers
to know that they can buy their
suits and overcoats from us at a spe-
cial low price now-our goods were
all bought before the advance.
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

-Lactone Buttermilk cents at
Brunt & Parman's fountain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Why suffer with headache, AL
bilence headache powders always
cure, at Brunt & Parman's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
FIVE MONTHS ROMANCE WITH DAN CUPID
 BADLY BATTERED
Especial from United Press.)

 New York, May 14.-After a five ters embracing Christmas e1opement. two marriages. a checkered honeymoon over the northern United States and Canada, a fortune withheld by the ob- durate mamma of the bride, a Separa- tion, reconciliation and another sep aration, Walter McCreal and his eigh- teen-year-old wife. Hazel Drew Mo Creal, are one more reconciliated and little Dan Cupid, albeit badly battered, flaps his wings triumphantly over the young couple: at the home of the young husbands father in Brooklyn.
 l- This last reconciliation came after ding feast last Wednesday night at the home of her mother and had sworn she would '"never see Walter again ' Walter Stormed at the door of his mother-in-law'S home but all in vain, SO he went away muttering diSconso- late remarks about vengeance, suicide and other horrors.
 -s Hazel declared that she was going to have her two marriages to Walter annulled as her mother wished her to, and that Walter didn't love her any more. Last night, however. Hazel be- gan to bemoan her fate, weepingly de- claring that she, was a tride in name only. Then came sobbing inquiries a S sistent demands that she be taken to him.
 'I want my husband. I must have Walter" And Walter was telephoned for. Walter came hurriedly but sheepishly and after a few sobbing preliminaries, the husband and wife kissed and made up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
CONTRACT WITH WHITING COMPANY
 IS-RATIFIED

The action of President Fred Enos of the Board of Trade in signing a contract with the Whiting Manufac- turing Company of New York, giving the latter five acres of land, was ap- proved by the Board of Trade at it's meeting. last night, and the contract was ratified. The following were ad- mitted to membership: Charles N. Bar riEgton of the Crane Bros. Co.,. Will liam F. Hobbs. Bridgeport Hardware Co.,; George E.. Melius, treasurer of the H. O. Garfield Co.,; L. B. Powe, cash fer of the Connecticut National bank; w. S. Lacey, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A; J. M. Standish of the U. M. c. Co.,; J. Boynton Jones of the Metropolitan Insurance Co.,. Max Stein, clothier and Charles c. Wilson.
 The board decided not to send dele gates to the National Irrigation Con- gress, which will be held in Spokane, Wash, August to 14
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
BARTENDER KILLS FORMER FIREMAN
 OVER DRINK
Two Other Probably Fatal Assaults and Hotel Fire Driving 100 Guests into Street, Keep New York Police Busy Today,
Special from United Press)

'-~ Special from United Presso
 New York, May 14.-Three probably fatal assaults, and a fire in a cheap hotel which drove one hundred guests to the street, kept the local police busy during the early hours to-day. Two of the assaults were sordid crimes. the cause in one case being a dispute over three cents and the other a quarrel over a ten cent glass of whiskey. The other was caused by jealousy.
 Tony SnlilowitZ, 165 Blocker street. served two men known as "Lulu' and Butts" their breakfast. Butts" an nounced that it was his treat. Lulu called for three eggs and a cup of CO., coa. Butts" demurred, saying he was willing to pay ten cents for the eggs and two for coffee but would not pay the three extra for the cocoa. A dispute followed and when Smilowitz refused to give the cocoa for two cents one of the pair hit him. on the head with a heavy coffee mug, fracturing his skull. The men escaped.
 Thomas Heads, a former member of the New York volunteer fire depart ment, went into John Griffln's saloon and called for a ''big drink of whis- key" As the bottle was placed before him he grasped it and ran into the street. Michael Reynolds, the barten- the wall and went in pursuit. Over taking Heads he made a swing at him and almost severed his head from his body killing him instantly. Reynolds was arrested.
 Jesse Teller, a. negro, is dying in Harlem hospital from a wound in the right side which the police allege was inflicted by his wife. The woman was arrested.
 A little fire, caused by curtain blowing against a lighted gas jet at Halls Hotel. on Park Roy, caused panic among 100 guests half of whom were women.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
POLI'S

There are but few performances more of this the last of the seasons modern vaudeville at Polls and seats are going rapidly for matinee and be placed early. The show is without doubt one of the finest of the entire season. From a popularity standpoint perhaps the bill is ahead of anything before this year. The Pat Rooney com pany presenting Pat Rooney's master piece musical comedy, entitled Hotel Laughland'' heads the bill. This act includes pretty girls. unctuous comedy, ty-five minutes and is presented by fifteen people.
 In the supporting bill there are many topnotch items. The Jane Courthope company offering a stirring sketch of the Sierra Nevadas. entitled Lucky Jim" is a handsome piece of staging coupled with some brilliant and in tense dramatic situations and original comedy. The story is most absorbing. In the cast appears Master Forrister. who although but eleven years old is a finished actor. The scenic effects are a triumph in staging, depicting a portion of the Sierra Nevada noun tains during a snow storm, a ravine. and prospector's cabin and in the dis tance a waterfall. The act goes big at every performance.
 
 colored act embracing good singing dancing and comedy; Vinie> Daley: the daintiest dancer and costume change artist in the varieties: James F. Me Donald, the clever monologiSt and singer; Corcoran & Dixon, late with Dockstader's minstrels. who sing and dance; Derendo & Ladue comedy re- voiving pole artists; a. series of slide pictures of the PoH Stock Company; and a very entertaining motion picture series complete a splendid bill.
 Final rehearsals are being held by the Poii All-Star Stock Company for the seasons opening production to be given next Monday afternoon. The opening piece will be Clyde 'Fftch's master piece "Her Own Way in which Maxine Elliott lately starred so suc- cessfully. Miss Alice Fleming the tall ented and popular leading woman will appear in the leading role. MT. John Ince. Jr. the able leading man and fine cas. will be in support. Special scenery is being prepared by scenic artists. Announcement has been made that a special schedule of summer prices will prevail commencing with Monday next.
 Pood Kline Rr,ofhorc, AnnnI1noaroo,,f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14

registered, and the seats saved for you each week for any night you may pre- fer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
YALE=HARVARD
 DEBATE TONIGHT

Boston, May 1.-The third annual debate of Harvard and Yale freshmen will be held tonight at Harvard. The subject is, Resolved, That the United States Senators Should Be Elected by a direct vote of the People" Harvard taking the affirmative and Yale the negative.
 Harvard will be represented by G. B. Radall of Kingston. Pa, A. D. Brig ham of Boston and C. F. Stern of Bos- ton. The Yale freshmen to debate are A. c. Toner of Sewickly. Pa, D. J. w. Young of Montroh. Pa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
FELL IN FIT OF HYSTERIA ON STREET

Abe Merwin of Milford. a painter who has been in the employ of the Barnum & Bailey show for many years was taken with a hySterical fit this morning at the Fairfield avenue via duct near the railroad station. The Emergency ambulance removed Mer- win. He recovered in a short time and was sent home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
Chocolate-coated tab odHSdIdnS lets. com bine tho most
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for all humors and eruptions. stomach. hver aud kidney ailments. loss of appetite that tired feel ing. They solid extract of Hoods Sarsa...- rifla. having all it's wonderful xnedicinaf pow.r Pleasant to take and excee1iu1ly eeonorui-A, Give great satisf,etion, especially to people pr. ferring tablet to hqgid medieilss- TO doses ti.
 If Mnde by Hood It1 6nea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
Caught Looting
 Employe Killed

Special from United Press.)
 Philadelphia. May 14.-Caught in the act of footing a car of the Adams Ex- press Company early to-day. Frederick Zimmerman. for 12 years an employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad was shot and killed by a special policeman while trying to make his escape. For several weeks the Adams Express Company has been missing hundreds of dollars worth of groceries and perishable goods which have been stolen from their cars. No. until last night did they get a trace of the thief and two special po- licemen were demanded to watch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
FRATERNkL NEWS

The state council of the O. U. A. M. ended yesterday at o'clock. with the election of Charles E. Crane of Hart ford as National representative. State treasurer H. H. Purdy of Danbury was voted the honor of an eX-state councillor.
 The next meeting of the National council will be held at Providence, R. I. and the members of the state. coun- cil were urged to attend. A collection for the benefit of the elevator boy Ed die Houseman resulted in the substan- tial offering of S4.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14

Many weak. nervous women have been restored to health by Foley's Kid ney Remedy as 1t stimulates the kid neys so they will eliminate the waste matter from the blood. Impurities de- press the nerves. causing nervous ex- haustion and other ailments. Com mence to-day and you will soon be well. Pleasant to take. F. B. Brill
 local agent. "135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
CANAL LABORER 
 TO BE PASTEURIzED
fsnecia1 from limited Pressn

Special from United Press.)
 New York, May 14.-Charles Perry man. a negro laborer employed on the Panama Canal, arrived here to-day on the steamer Alliancia from Cristobal, bound for the pasteur institute in Washington, to be treated for the bite of a mad dog.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-14
Growing Too Old He Killed Himself
(speciaI from United Press)

(SpeC1aI from United PreSS.) New York, May 14.-Feeling that he was growing too old to maintain his place among younger men in the buSi- ness world. David Schiff, real estate broker, killed himself with gas in his boarding house this morning. He was 67 years old
 suited from despondency because he could not put through a recent big real estate deal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
SYRIAN WORK MUCH IN FAVOR
Popular Type of Embroidery That Is
Without Rival In Conventional
Designs.

A type of embroidery that is spe-
cially adapted to conventional designs
is the Syrian work, that gives an eff
feet of overlapping scales. The de.
signs which are stamped for this EN-.
broidery are divided into sections by
lines running at regular intervals
across the scrolls and other figures.
The method of working is both
simple and rapid. The sections are
filled in with filling cotton and then
worked in satin stitch following the
growth of scroll. Three sides of sec.
ton are then outlined SO that the
design when finished looks as if one
scale sprung out of the other.
This is particularly effective for
borders or table covers or sofa pill
olws or the centerpieces made OF
homespun linen used on tables be-
tween meals
AS the embroidery is done in Turk
ish floss or other heavy, glossy silk
suitable for large designs, it works
up quickly, yet has handsome solid
surface. There is room for infinite
variety of shadings but it is well to
keep the designs if possible in sew.
eral tones of the same color. Thus
line of reds makes an attractive
coloring or old blue Chinese greens
and yellow verging to orange.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
FASHIONS DECREE IN GLOVES
Models for All Occasions Are Dis
played, and Most of Them Are
Attractive.

Gloves especially adapted for tennis
playing girls are of one button length
In white or yellow chamois, ma
terial which will not only Withstand
boiling but become softer and more
fxible with every laundering.
The most practical gloves for golfing
are the mousquetaires of colored
mocha, which come with quite long
wrists. For driving and riding there
Is nothing quite so smart as the
white leather gloves with black but
tons, stitching and gauntlets.
Tan, mode, white and black gloves
for the street are of fine French
glace kid in three and six button
lengths and Of finely spun silk, with
double finger tips and composition
clasp fastenings.
Young girls summer party gloves
are of white or delicately tinted twist
ed silk in elbow lengths. They are
seamless, the thumbs hemstitched
and some of them are exquisitely en-
"roidered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
The Melody of Life.

The desire of happiness, beyond all
doubt, is natural desire. It is the
law of life itself that every being
seeks and strives toward the perfection
of its kind, the realization of its own
specific ideal in form and function.
and true harmony with it's environ
ment. Every drop of sap in the tree
flows toward foliage and fruit. Every
drop of blood in the bird beats toward
flight and song. In conscious being
this movement toward perfection must
take conscious form. This conscious
form is happiness-the satisfaction of
the vital impulse, the rhythm of the
inward life, the melody of heart that
has found its keynote. To say that
all men long for this is simply to con-
fess that all men are human, and that
their thoughts and feelings are an es-
sential part of their life. Virtue means
completed manhood. The joyful
welfare of the soul belongs to the full.
ness of that ideal. Holiness is whole.
some. In striving to realize the true
aim of our being, we find the wish for
happiness implanted in the very heart
of our effort.-Henry van Dyke, D. D.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04

Scriptural Authority. 2 Chron.,
chapter 33 and Apocryphal Book OF
Manassas Prayer.
Manasseh.-Or Manassas. as the name
Is given in the prayer of Manassas which
constitutes the twelfth book of the
Apocrypha, was noted in Jewish history
not only as having the longest reign OF
any monarch of the line of David, but
also as the most wicked, and although
we have the record of his repentance and
restoration by God to Jerusalem, he was
not buried in the sepulchers of the kings
but like Ahaz was buried in the garden
Of Uzza and his name held in abhor-
renee because Of the blackness Of his
deeds, among the recorded sins being the
awful wickedness of giving his sons as
an offering to the fire god Moloch. me
record of his life is found in the 33rd
chapter Of Second Chronicles and in z
Kings. Idolatrous worship and prac-
tees were encouraged. The fires were
rekindled in the valley Of Ben-Hinnom
The Baal and Ashtaroth ritual, which
had been imported under Solomon from
The Phoenicians, was revived with fresh
spiendor. All this was accompanied by
the EXTREMIST moral degradation. Every
faith was tolerated but the old faith OF
Israel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
THE STORY.
MOT a friend was left to the king in
IN that dark hour.

MOT friend was left to the king in
IN that dark hour.
The strong army Of the Assyrian
king had invested the city of Jerusa-
lem and assault after assault had
| weakened the defense until it needed
| but one more determined attack to
force the wall and take possession of
| the city.
And the king?
Alone!
Not even did the priestly attend
ants of the gods he had so zealously
served stay to encourage or direct
him in his sore straits.
Whittier should he turn? Even
now from his palace windows he could
hear the fierce cries of the investing
army as they drew in closer and
! closer about the walls and prepared
| to concentrate their efforts against
| the one weak point.
In desperation the king rushed from
| one end of the palace to the other,
seeking first for some one to whom he
could look for guidance and help, and
then finding no one, searching each
nook and corner for a likely hiding
place.
"No, MOI impatiently he cried, after
trying half dozen places, this will
never do. / will surely perish if ]
tarry here. But whittier shall l go?'
and wringing his hands as he paced
to and fro he gave place to his de
pair.
NAY, / cannot go forth in these
/ robes" he exclaimed as his glance
shanced to be directed downward and
he became conscious Of the royal
robes he was wearing. Suiting the
action to the words he began to striI
himself of his garments. and as be
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
Our Eternal Possession

Worldly fame must be cast away at
death. But there are some things that
we shall carry with us when we leave
friendships that we shall take. If we
are instrumental in the salvation of
some people, doubtless they will be
our especial friends in Heaven. If we
make Jesus Christ our friend, he will
meet us at death and take us to be
forever his guests, John 14:1-3. And
we shall take our characters with US,
whatever they may be. If a person
forms a character of selfishness, of
hatred of God and man and of the re-
straints of righteous law, or If he
forms character of unselfishness, of
love for God and man., of thorough
obedience to the law of right, the law
of God, he shall take this character
with him when he departs this world.
Be it ours to make the latter our eter.
nal possession.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
Enaaaement Luncheon.

A recent engagement luncheon was
arranged in this manner: A loving
cup was placed in the center of the
table and was filled with tiny boxes
of bonbons. Ferns and roses were ar.
ranged in the cup. Ribbons were
drawn from each gift to the plate
and one little box, when opened, held
a tiny card with the engagement an
nouncement. Another method is to
write the announcement on a placard
that has a heart and silver dart run
through it. This may be placed in
a conspicuous place on the mantel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04

is mixed in the same way. Some
times only combination of grease
and powder will allay severe infiam
nation. For instance, carbolized vas
cline, although it stings when first put
on, is particularly good for such
cases, being healing as well as sooth
ing. Care must be taken to have the
surface clean before it is applied and
then powder in large quantity may
be busted on. Repeating these layers
three or four times will make a paste
that will adhere for many hours and
is useful for the occasion when one Is
unable to renew the application.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
Slippers of Net.

A shoemaker. in his search for
something new, has invented an even.
ing slipper of Russian net over col
ored satin Innings. The heels are
colored to match. There is a jeweled
buckle at the toe in any appropriate
stones.
Cloth of gold slippers are in fashion
for all gowns trimmed with gold lace,
and some bronze slippers embroidered
with beads cost as much as a gown.
There is also fashion to have the
top of boots made of bengaline and
cravenette to match the gown.
The shoe absurdities will soon be-
come as famous as the millinery ones.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
Glove Mendinn.

To mend gloves properly, never
use silk, as it cuts the kid. Select
instead cotton the exact shade of the
gloves and with very fine needle
buttonhole around the rip or tear;
then catch together on the wrong
side, taking one stitch at time from
one loop of the buttonhole stitch to
another. When the rent is joined in
this way it is scarcely perceptible
and wears longer than if seWed
through the glove.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04
Care of the Skin.

When the skin is delicate and in
clined to chafe from heat talcum pow
der may be used profusely. For this
a big, soft puff is the best for the
body and the dust should be thick
enough to form a layer over the flesh.
Several times day and always after
bathing, it must be put on. Any kind
of powder answers the purpose-mag
nesia, French chalk, arrow root, etc.
The point is to use enough. Cream of
tartar water is as cooling as soda and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-04

ERGE costume is useful and smart nabue
semtfng and trimmed with black mohar braid widths
and hooked the bust side being trimmed with silk
cTnoine
Materials required Eight 8 inches skirt
silk lining
wide braid % buttons
overbodice
linen The skirt in smart shape with panel effect front
continued
deep tabs that buttoned the astbnd buttons also
front
with brown The yoke and sleeves tucked the high wrists
finished with
Hat brown trimmed with shaded ostrich
Materials