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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-15
OUR VOTING CONTEST.
Excellent Opportunity for Young
Ladies TO Win Valuable
Prizes

On the first page of this issue ap-
pears the announcement of a grand
voting contest to be conducted by
this paper. The details of the con-
test have not all been arranged as
yet, but as soon as We decided to
| conduct it, we thought best to an
nounce the fact, so that the ladies
OF the county can be making prepar-
ations to contest for the magnificent
| gifts which we will offer.
In casting about for a suitable
Head Prize we have finally decided
upon fine. high grade automobile.
AT first we thought that perhaps the
winner would prefer a trip to Eu-
rope, the Seattle Exposition, or
something of that kind, but it seem
ed TO us that nothing would be as
acceptable as a good, standard make
automobile, something that would
last for many years with proper care,
and be constant source of pleasure
and profit
Wouldn't you like an automobile?
Here is a chance of lifetime for
you to get one for a little work
How many weeks work would you
have to do to get money enough to
buy one? Here some lady will get
one for only a brief effort. Don't
think you stand no chance to win
1t. You have many friends who will
help you, and you will be surprised
how many will do so. A little extra
tine, little extra effort, and a
valuable, costly prize, a joy. a de-
light for years to come. What do
you say about it? Get in the game
early, for several ladies will win
some valuable gifts the next few
weeks.
The automobile is not the only
gift. Not by any means. There
will probably be besides a fine piano,
perhaps a beautiful diamond ring,
gold watches, etc., in fact we are go
ing to make everybody sit up and
take notice with the gifts in this
contest. Public Opinion has a repu-
tation for doing things. 1t never
does things by halves. 1t has the
reputation of succeeding in every
thing it undertakes. Here is a
chance for you to succeed. also.
We have engaged to take charge
and manage this contest one Of the
best circulation men of the country,
Mr.. c. r. Brady, who for years was
circulation manager of the Chicago
Tribune. He knows the newspaper
subscription business from A. to Y,
is a fine gentleman to meet, and will
personally assist the candidates and
give them every legitimate help pos
sible. We want everybody to meet
him.
Do you remember the contest we
held few years ago? Was it sue
cess? Well, watch this one. We
have grown since then, little every
day, by the grace of our many
friends in this county. but we are
not satisfied as yet We are ambi-
tious that Public Opinion shall be-
come still greater newspaper, read
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-15

and enjoyed in every home in north
east Iowa. We will make it so, if
hard work, honest effort and good
service will do it. But we can't do
it without your help.
Voting will commence in a week
or two. Meanwhile, nominate candi-
dates and get your friends lined up
in advance to help you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-15

The man who frets and worries
about the weather accomplishes
nothing more than the cultivation of
Crouch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09

Messrs Leverty will go further, and will give with every package they sell their personal guarantee to refund the money if Pleasant Specific does not permanently benefit. A reliable med icine at half price, with the guarantee that your money will be cheerfully re- funded if you are not entirely satis- fled.
 Anyone who is suffering from liver trouble, constipation. sick headache, indigestion, bad taste in the mouth, bilfousness,, specks before the eyes, melancholy, or tired feelings, should take advantage of this offer. Messrs Leverty do not know how long they will be able to sell Ames Pleasant Specific at half price, for the sale has been something phenomenal,an hun dreds of the most obstinate cases in Bridgeport have been cured.
 As the dose is diminished after the first few days a bottle that you can obtain now for 25 cents will last a month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
LAUNDRIEs

OPEN AIR DRYING-Famiiys wash ing. ironing taken by week. Park City Hand L4aundrE 4s3 Newfield Ave. Telephone 1316-5.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
PERSONAL
SWELL CAFES

with you. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at tho Eagles. Nest for . smile. Cor. East Washington Ave, and No. Main St.. J. J. Ra- leigh. Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
FOR SALE OR RENT

Bunnen St., up and down, $4,000: rent SIS, SIS. Central Ave, room cottage, $4.500. Surf Ave, Stratford, 6 lots and 6 room cottage, $2,500. 2 lots. 6 room cottage, Adams St.. $2,- Connecticut Ave-, up and down rent, house $4,500; rent SIS and $16. Con- necticut Ave. 3 rent house. $5,500; rent, $42. 128 Deacon St., rent house. $4.000; rent SPA. Extra lot. DeF'orest St., first floor rent $10. Jefferson St.. single house, $9; up stairs rent $9; first floor rent, s1O. Un- ion Ave, cottage $2.400; rental $22, one story. Enquire at The Industrial Savings Bank. 225 Stratford Avenue, corner Kossuth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS

PAPER HANGER AND PAINTER desires work; paper hanging, 29c dou- ible roll. Paper furnished. Sample books. Ceiling kalsomined, soc coat. Work guaranteed. Geatons, 223 Gil- bert street. P3d~ ~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND shoes for
 sale Repairing neatly and prompt~ ly donS at lowest prices- Nathan
 Hartman, n State street A q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC SURGICAL APPLIANCES fashioned on hand looms to individ- ual requirements. Requisites for physicians, nurses. hospitals. Will liam Snowden. No. . Taylor Block, 1119 Broad street. A practical ex. perience of over 25 years. Telephone ss7 % eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
CUT THIS COUPON OUT
It Is Redeemable at Leverty's

J. A. Leverty & Bro., the popular druggists, ask you to present the fol- lowing coupon at either of their three stores, 1855 Main street, sos Park ave- nue, or North avenue and Main street and they will let you have a regular fifty cent package of Ames Pleasant Specific for constipation and dys-Sp- sia. containing a full months treat ment at half price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
INSTRUCTION
CARPET CLEANING

Brfdgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning
 and Fluff Rug Works Has Removed to 236 Stratford Ave.
 Q. w. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA. Mgr. Telepf1one 1S2s.3 \. .S23 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
AUDITORS REPORT

.rr3 OF BRIDGEPORT AUDITORS OFFICE JULY 1st 1sos
  First Distict
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
FEMALE HELP WANTED

wANTED.-Young women as assistant
 fore-woman in factory making wom- ems wear. Good opportunity for ad- vancement Nice clean work in checking department. Reply in writ ing, stating experience and salary expected. Manufacture. Box No. 1908
 City. P ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09

DEPP'S STUDIO. = Special seasons offering. Come in and see our high grade work and find out how to get a life size pastel and frame for one dollar. Prompt attention given view and amateur work. At Depp's Stu dio, 9sS Main St., over Jackson's Book Store. R4 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
BANKS

THE BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL BANK of Bridgeport. Conn.,, cor ner Main and Bank streets. T. B. DeForest, president; F. N. Benham. Cashier. Capital S215.s50: surplus and undivided profits, s2s0.000. THE CONNECTICUT ATION A IL BANK, of Bridgeport, corner Main President; H. 8. Shelton, Vice Pres fdent; L. B. Powe, Cashier: T. c. Cumming Assistant Cashier; Cap- ftal, $332,1O0: Surplus and Profits. S300,0o0.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, of Bridge port corner of Main and Bank Sts. Chas. G. Sanford. presidnt; E. w Marsh, vice president: O. H. Broth well. cashier Capital. $250.0o0; surplus s30e,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09
BIRDS

LOUIS COURTNEY. dealer in import ed canaries. foreign song and Avfary birds and talking parrots and para quets. Pirdseeds, foods, gravel. etc. Birds boarded and conditioned. 116 Wall St.. upstairs. Open evenings
 R3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-09

MEN.-Diseases positively cured in two days by our remedy. Money immediately refunded if not success full. The quickest and easiest cure on the market. Sent on receipt of g. Safety Medical Co.,, 10 Union Sq., New York R 21 SD
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19

He is survived by three children,
two sons, Mr.. J. N. Frye. of near
Kiserton, and Mr.. John L. Frye, who
resided with his father, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. N. T. Shortly, of Columbus,
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19

As precautionary measure the
Board of Health. through Health
Officer DR.. VIM. Kenney. on Wednes-
day morning, issued an order prohibit
ing all public gatherings to cease un-
til further notice. The reason for this
order was prevalence of diphtheria,
there having been two cases reported,
and both children dying in less than
forty-eight hours after becoming jill of
the dreaded maIady.
While there are no other cases in
any part of the city it was thought
best by the Board of Health for at
least one week to take every precau-
tion to stamp out the disease.
In consequence of the above order
both the white and colored city schools
and all of the private schools in the
city have closed their doors for the
time being. The protracted meeting
at the Methodist church was closed
Wednesday night indefinitely. The
doors of the opera house were also
closed. in fact, no public gathering
whatever will be allowed, until this
order is rescinded by the Board.
These are perhaps stringent meas
ures thought SO by some, but at the
same time they give feeling of safe
ty that there will be no spread of the
disease as "a result of the active work
of the Board to stamp it out by the
middle of next week or in about ten
days from the time the order was
made.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
Spectacular Minstrels Novem-
Der 26.

Probably the largest and most spec
tacular of ali local talent productions
ever given in Paris has been undertake
en- by the Uniform Rank of K. of P. s
in the form of a grand minstrel show.
employing the services of all the
prominent singers of this city, assisted
by a grand chorus of three hundred
voices.
The committeesin charge have secur-
ed the services of Messrs. Rochon &
Laughlin, of New York, to direct the
performance. These gentlemen have
come to Paris highly recommended
from other cities where they have met
with fiattering success. They bring
with them a ringing jingling bunch of
song hits and jokes from Broadway.
and 1T is putting it mildly to predict
that the performance will be ''some"
minstrel show.
Capt. Earlywine will preside over
the festivities as interlocutor and is
certainlysThe right man in the right
place.
Among the bIackface comedians who
will create the disturbances are Harry
Saloshin. Pearce Patton, Geo. Browner,
Ben Downey and many others. Among
the principal soIolsts are Miss Birdie
Wollstein. Mrs. Price, Clay Sutherland
Offutt Boardman. Chas. Hill and many
more. A grand chorus will also be IN
evidence under the baton of Mr.. Ro-
chon. Rochcn & Laughlin will also
present two numbers, magic and men.
taftelepathy. A grand school chill
dren's chorus will also appear tiu cos
tune and the performance will con-
cluGe with rousing college number,
given by fifty of Paris fairest in COL
lege costume.
Ur. FAIRIES, Mr.. Wollsteln, Mr..
Earlywine and others on the committee
are sparing no efforts to make every
thing huge success.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
BLUE Grass League Meeting.

There was no election of a president
of the Blue Grass League Wednesday.
The directors of the League met in the
BrOwn-P PrOctOrla Hotel at Winchester,
Wednesday afternoon at l O'Clock. The
meeting was called to order by Presi-
dent G. l. Hammond and there were in
attendance Tommy Sheets, of Lexing-
to; ]. E. Baldwin, Shelbyviile: w. A.
Bacon and DR.. Usseiy, of Paris; M. C.
Kellogg and Bert Stockton. of Rich
mond, and George B. Caywood, of
Frankfort. The first matter taken up
by the directors was the passing on ac-
counts which are outstanding and these
were disposed of.
The next business to be transacted
was the awarding of the 1909 pennant
to Winchester. This was done by Mr..
Merpoli, who represented Spalding &
Co.
The election of president wound up
in a dead lock. The present president,
Mr.. G. ]. Hammond anG Mr.. Joe No
Ian, Sporting Editor of the Enquirer,
were nominated for President and the
vote was a tie, Winchester, Frankfort
and ShelbyiIle voting for MIR. Nolan
and Paris, Lexington and Richmond
voting for Mr.. Hammond.
After several ballots were taken
with the vote a tie the election was
postponed until Nov. 29. when a called
meeting will be held in Lexington. A
banquet was given at the Brown-Proc.
tofia Hotel IN honor of the directors
Wednesday Light
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
Three Escape From Reform
School.

Nelson Hamilton, an inmate of the
Reform School at Greendale, w!o
tOg ether with three other boys, whose
names the authorities have not as yet
learned, escaped from the institution
Sunday night, and no trace of them
has been discovered
Hamilton was a trusty" at the
school. and having more privileges
than other inmates, was in position
to escape, taking with MIN three boys
of his age.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
Cure For Diptheria.

Mr.. w. o. Butler handed in yester-
day the following receipt, which he
claims is sure cure for any case Of
diptheria. He has seen it tried in
many cases, and never failed to bring
about cure. viz: Pine tar spread on
piece of brown paper and applied to
the throat; then put the tar in skillet
or some other utensil. and burn slowly
SO that the fumes fill the room.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
RELIGIOUS.

For the first time probably in the
history of our city there will be no
Sunday schools or church services
held in Paris on Sunday next. This
is caused by the precaution that is be-
lag taken by the Board of Health to
stamp out the dreaded disease of diph-
liberia, that has in last ten days cut
down two school children.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
Some Dividends.

The Standard Oil Company has made
profits of nearly $500, 600, 900 in seven
years. from 1902 to 1903. is figured out
by one of Wall streets statisticians.
This year S profit is estim ated at S8),.
O00.000. The approximate figures, al
lowing $50, 600. 900 for 1909, are $685.
202, 900. In this time the company has
distributed S3i, 594, 300 in dividends.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
BIRTHS.

Born, on Novebmer 18th, to the
wife of Mr.. Ollie Ingram, of Riddles
Mills, daughter-M Mildred May In
gram
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
DeadFound.

= A large number of dead were found
in the gallery of the coal nine at
Cherry, Ills., yesterday by three Oar
ing explorers.
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19
DEATHS.


Mrs. Mary L. Rash passed away at
the home of her husband, Mr.. Ed. Rash
on South Main street, yesterday morn
ing. after lingering Illness.
Mrs. Rash was aged thirty-seven
years, and was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. z. Mappin. She was most
estimable Christian woman, loving
mother. and devoted wife to de-
voted husband.
In her long illness everything was
done known TO medical science to pro-
long her life, but to no avail. The grim
monster. death, had touched her and
the tender nursing by her loved ones
proved as naught.
She is survived by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs VIM. Mappin, her husband,
Mr.. Ed Rash and three children-Miss
Mabel L. Rash. William and Flournoy
Rash.
The funeral services will be held at
the residence on Saturday, at 10 a. M,
conducted by her pastor, Elder Carey
E. Morgan. Burial in North Middle
town cemetery at p. m.
The2pall-bearers at Paris will be:
Sol Redmon. H. o. James, Claude M.
Thomas, DIR. Frank Fithian. B. A.
Frank. J. w. Davis, Jas. A. Stewart,
DR.. G. ]. Clarke. Wondford, Spears.
At North Middle.own, John I. Collins,
Jno. j. Redmon. w. S. sJones, c. H.
Meng, j. w. Young and DR.. B. L.
Bean.
Mrs. Kate McGrain. died at st.
Elizabeth's Hospital, in Covington,
Monday night. of the infirmities incl
dent to old age. Mrs McGrain was
the widow of John McGrain, ansold
resident of Paris, who died in 1902.
She was about rs years of age, and
had Presided in Paris almost fifty years
UP to the time of her removal to the
hospital in Covington, a few months
since.
The funeral took place yesterday
morning from the Church of the An
nunciation, requiem mass being said
by the Rev. Father Eugene DeBruyn.
Interment by the side of her husband
in the Catholic cemetery.
Following were the pallbearers Jos.
Grosche, Phil Nippert, Jr., I. F.
Roche, Geo. Kriener. NJ. j. Higgins,
Albert Lyons and Lewis Fee.
MIR. 1. N. Frye. aged SIS years.
one or the OoSL known clllZeHS VI DOuA-
bon county. died Tuesday afternoon at
his home on the Clay & Kiser pike. OF
the infirmities of old age. Mr.. Frye
passed waay within few yeards OF
where he was born and had lived all
his life.
He is survived by three children,
two sons, Mr.. j. N. Frye, of near
Kiserton, and Mr.. John 4. Frye. who
resided with his father, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. N. I. Shortly, of Columbus,
o. q .s-,,,..---- s---- -. ''s'1ss -.-
The funeral services were held at
the grave in the Paris cemetery yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock, conduct
eddy Rev. M. 7. Chandler, of the Meth
odist church.
AT the home of Mrs. Margaret
Craig near the Levy, Mrs. Mary Nc
donald, died at o'clock Wednesday OF
general debility aged 63 years. The
funeral services were held from the
residence yesterday at 2 o'clock p. M,
conducted by Elder E. H. Koch. pas
tor of the Little Rock Christian church
The inter, m mt as in the cemetery at
p,,riro- Hill
The Bourbon news., 1909-11-19

The funeral services were held dt
the grave in the Paris cemetery yes
terday morning dt 10 O'Clock, conduct
eddy Rev. M. 7. Chandler, of the Meth
odist church.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
State Convention.

The State Sunday Convention
begins in Jackson next Tuesday
afternoon. A great throng of
S. S workers is expected from
all parts of the State. Mr.. Ma
rion Lawrence, who is in som =
respects the most conspicuous S
S. leader in the United States,
will be there. Columbus will be
represented. Rev. T. w. Lewis
is to respond to the addresses of
welcome which Mayor Crowder
and DR.. J. B. Hutton will deliv-
er Tuesday night. All denomi-
nations are expected to take part.
It is desired that Columbus and
LoWndes county will send a large
delegation. Mr.. J A. Stinson is
president and Mr.. w. H. Carter
is secretary of the county organ
ization.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
FIGHT ON FLY
AND MOSQUITO.
STANDING WATER MUST BE SCREENED
AND SPRINKLER DISINFEGTED.
NEW ORLEANS WAR BEGUN.

New Orleans, La, April H.
The entire South has notified the
festive mosquito and the ubiqui-
tous housefy that they are un-
desirable citizens and that under
no circumstances will they be
permitted to reside in or fre-
quent the inhabited communities.
But the authorities have not
been satisfied with declarations.
They have not forgotten the les
son taught them in 1905, when
the yellow fever came.
So, all over the South, in the
smaller villages as well as in the
bigger cities, the health authori-
ties are opening an early cam
paign against the disseminators
of all deadly diseases the mos
quito and the housefly. 1t had
been d demonstrated that the mos
quito is not the only disease
spreader. He-or she, rather
does spread yellow fever. But
the housefly has been tried and
convicted of the crime of dissem-
mating malaria, typhoid fever
and several other diseases no less
deadly.
Under the direction of DR.. j.
S. White, the famous marine
hospital surgeon who fought and
whipped the yellow fever in 1905,
a regular set of laws and pre-
cautions have been devised.
These are practically the same in
all the Southern cities and states.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER AND RECEIVE THE BEST RESULTS

B. Oliver, was the feature of the
evening; he having made hit
over left field fence creating
much enthusiasm. Parks, the
visitors pitcher, did exception
ally well but was rendered poor
support.
Franklin Academy has the rep
utation of winning every game
played by them, either football,
basket ball or baseball, and it is
a foregone conclusion that ''Old
Franklin" will walk off with all
honors on Field day which will
be held in Columbus on the 23rd
of this month.
The following is ihe line up of
Tuesdays game:
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
Meeting OF City Council.

There was a special meeting of
the City Council Tuesday even
ing at which time a committee
was appointed to confer with
the City Attorney E. T. Sykes
as to whether a levy greater
than three mills could be made
for school purposes or not and
also to confer with the attorney
to ascertain what authoity the
Mayor and City Council had in
running of the Street Railway.
Those who composed the COM
mittee were, Mayor Donnell,
Ledyard Vaughn and Blanche
Weaver. The committee are re-
quested to report at the next
meeting of the City Council.
The city school funds are low
and this matter was discussed.
All agreed that expenditures
must be watched and close econ
omy practiced to make the money
hold out until the close Of the
present term.
Another important subject dis
cussed was the street cars which
have formerly made the loop in
going from the barn TO the NJ.
and 0. depot on Main and Third
street, returning on Market to
Main, not making the loop on
the return trip, which is 50 much
desired by the people adjacent
to this section Of the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
Miss Belle Kearney.

On next Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, Miss Kearnay will
speak in the First Methodist
church. Her subject will be:
Woman, AS l Saw Her In The
Orient. F." Miss Kearney is easily
the leading woman on the Amer
ican platform today. She has an
attractive personality, s strong
musical voice, winning manners,
a retentive memory and bril-
liant intellect. She has Travelled
extensively, and spoken in many
of the great cities of the world.
She is deeply religious, and her
study of the Sociological condi-
tions of the East fit her for the
discussion of this subject. Every
body is most cordially invited to
attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
GAME WON BY
FRANKLIN ACADEMY
COLUMBUS BOYS WIN BASEBALL GAME
FROM A. 6 NJ. COLLEGE
FRESHMAN TEAM
FINE PLAYING WITNESSED

The initial base ball game of
the season in this city was won
by the Franklin Academy, they
having gained the victory by a
score of II to s Friday afternoon
at Lake Park.
1t was good to hear the voices
of the local enthusiasts as it
brought back to the minds of
those present the playing of
league ball during the past two
seasons, and it is indeed hard for
the lovers of this sport to resign
themselves to the fate, but may
we hope with the Franklin Acad-
emy and the Columbus team that
there are many evenings of gen.
uine pleasure in store.
The game on Tuesday was
clean and gentlemanly on both
sides, and some fine playing
was witnessed, however, it
was easily won by the home
boys. Landrum and Sudduth
were the local batteries and only
four hits were allowed the Wis
itors. AS pitcher, Landrum
S h owe d magnificent control
throughout the game, and he,
like the other members of the
Academy team, played his part
admirably.
The remarkable all round work
of the A. and Ms. catcher, H.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-04-15
King Richard III.

King Richard III, an elaborate
revival of Shakespeare, will be
presented in the Columbus The
atre next Saturday evening. by ?
company of the well known art
lists of this city, under the super
vision of Miss Sarah Anderson,
whose reputation for coaching
and staging plays has no parallel
in the South. A treat is in store
for the people Of Columbus and
every one should take advantage
of the opportunity to have an
evening of genuine pleasure.