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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
THE WEIGHT OF A COON,
Nearby Farmer Shows DEBORAH
Hunters Something About
Guessing Weight.

A couple of our young men who
enjoy the sport of hunting were
successful in getting two fine coons
the other night, and the next day
they determined upon having some
sport with their friends in guessing
their weight. So they took the
coons to store and weighed them,
carefully noting in their minds
their respective weights. Then
they evolved the scheme of getting
up pool" for guesses on the
weight of the coons, the one guess
ing nearest the weight to get the
Jack pot" They nailed everyone
who passed by and got them to
drop quarter into the pool and
register their guesses on the weight
of the coons. Of course, they were
in themselves, and after deliber-
ating carefully wrote down their
guesses, not daring to put down
the actual figures, but getting
pretty close to it. Just as they
were about to close the deal and
have the coons weighed, young
farmer friend who lives not far
from DEBORAH passed by, and they
hailed him for his guess. He
wasn't very anxious to get in on
the deal, but finally after some
persuasion he dropped in his quar-
ter and after lifting the coons in
his hands a moment wrote down
his guesses.
Imagine the CONSERVATION of the
DEBORAH hunters when the coons
were weighed, and the farmer
friend had guessed the weight OF
one exactly to an ounce, and the
other to within one ounce of it's
actual weight, and took the money.
1t was case of getting beat at
their own game, only that the
farmer had no knowledge of the
weight of the coons beyond his
own estimate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
Commercial Club Meets Friday.

The regular meeting of the De-
corah Commercial Club will be held
this week Friday evening at 1880
o'clock, at the city hall. 1t is hoped
that every member of the club, and
any others who desire to join, will
be on hand. The subject for dis
cussion will be Industries Suitable
for DEBORAH and will be intro
duced by E. J. Curtin, followed by
five minute talks by II. A. Warner,
B. H. Adams, A. Leytze and Robt.
Bergeson. Come out and help
boost DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
A FINE NEW ROAD.
New Road North of the City One Of
the Best Pieces of Road Work
in the County.

The new road north OF the city
which has been in course of con-
struction for several weeks is now
practically completed, and is one of
the best pieces Of road work in the
county. 1t is the road which leads
northeast through the valley from
the residence of Mrs. B. o. Daily
past the old Elwick farm, and is
used by the people of Canoe, Hes
per, Highland and Pleasant town
ships in going to and frcm De-
corah. The road is built along the
right lines. Only within the past
few years have those in charge of
road work in this county realized
the necessity Of getting up out of
the valleys onto the hillsides,
where the water in the time OF
freshets cannot wash out the roads
as fast as they are built For the
most of the way there is sub
stantial stone wall along the valley
side of the road, which supports a
wide, smooth road of easy grade on
the hillside. If the road is proper
ly dragged and given a little at
tention now and then it will be a
splendid driveway, almost a boule-
ward, for years to come. and its
benefit to the city and those who
will use it will increase IS the
years go by.
Some splendid road work has
heen done the past two years
Several roads have been pat on the
sides of the hills, where they be-
long. and If the agitation for good
roads continues It will not be long
until Winneshiek county will have
an excellent road system. in spite
of the extraordinary conditions with
which we have to contend. The
greatest difficulty new is in getting
the people to realize the efficiency
of the King drag in road work, and
to use them intelligently on the
roads. Other counties use them by
the score, while here there are less
than dozen PAGES in the entire
county where they are used as they
should be for the best results.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given the Regis
tration board will be in session at
the following dates and places, from
S O'Clock a. m. until 8 O'Clock p. M:
FIRST WARD.
[, At Stiles Hotel on October 27-2S
and Nov. 9Th. At F. Helwig's Cigar
Store Nov. Sth.
SECOND WARD.
Ingvoldstad's Office on October
27-2S and Nov. 9Th. Ingvoldstad S
office on Wash. ST., Nov. Sth.
THIRD WARD.
City Hall on October 1928 and
Nov. 5th. McCusker's Feed Store
Nov. Sth.
FOURTH WARD.
Hose House No. October 81
2S and Nov. 5th. G. f. Bakers
Office Nov. Sth.
FIFTH WARD.
West DEBORAH Town Hall October
27-2S and Nov. 5th. Stoddard S
Store Nov. Sth.
And the following are appointed
Register Clerks:
FIRST WARD.
H. T. Barthell Chas. McMasters
SECOND WARD.
F. II. Baker Tom COnnor
THIRD WARD.
G.. w. Freeman ID. b. futile
FOURTH WARD.
Peter Whalen John Hargreayes
FIFTH WARD.
Chas. Trzcinski A. NJ. Kelley
Attest: f. w. DAUBNEY,
Mayor
f. NJ. HUGHES, City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
A Splendid Production.

1.-The Girl in the Taxi" at the
Grand Friday evening was greeted
by a large audience, and the per-
Torrance was a laugh producing
comedy from beginning to end. The
many complicated and comical situa-
tions were taken by a cast thor
oughly competent to give them the
best Interpretation, and the whole
was performance very satisfactory
throughout DEBORAH indeed sets
the pace for a town of it's size in the
theatrical as we'll as in most other
lines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
Addicken Farm Sold.

lit has been several years since
the movement of real estate in this
county was as active as at present,
an. we are confident that the tide
has turned and there will be a
gradual increase in population and
rise in prices from now on. Friday
Christen Bros. sold the Addicken
farm west of the city to John Lub-
he. The farm contains 125 acres,
and the price paid was $1,000. 1t
was owned by Mrs. Davis, OF
Ohio.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
Teachers Examination.

The next regular examination for
teachers certificates will be given
at the Court House, DEBORAH, Iowa,
October 26th, 9th and 2Sth, COM
mencing at eight o'clock a. M.
1922. SIGURD REQUE,
Co. Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26

\ Generous and Charitable Wish.
Il wish all might know of the
benefit | received from your Foley's
Kidney Remedy" says |. N. Regan,
Farmer, Mo. His kidneys and
bladder gave him so much pain,
misery and annoyance, he could not
work, nor sleep. He says Foley's
Kidney Remedy completely cured
him. r. A. Engbertson. Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26

Our political orators seem to be
suffering either from elephantiasis
of the mouth. or donkeyism of the
hind legs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26

4 Reliable Medicine-NOt Narcotic
Get the genuine Fnleys Honey
and Tar in the yellow nackaee.
1t is safe and effective Contains
no opiates. Refuse substitutes r.
A. Engbretson. Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
cit Beats ALL"

This is quoted from letter OF
M. Stockwell Hannibal, Mo. Il
recently used Foley's Honey and
Tar for the first time. To say
am pleased does not half express
my feelings. 1t beats all the rene
dies | ever used. | contracted
bad cold and was threatened with
pneumonia The first doses gave
great relief and one bottle COM
pletely cured me-" Contains no
opiates. r. A. Engbretson. Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26

When a man Is cornered he
naturally doesn't consider 1T a
square deal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
Helping Hand Society.

HoIPHS IIdHU oVcICty'
The Helping Hand Society Will
meet at Marsh's hall, Tuesday, No.
vember 1st, where Mrs. Bio. mfield,
Mrs Ringdahl and Mrs. A. Ander-
will entertain. All are invited
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26

There are times when
the demand for hay exceeds
that of wheat; then the
man with a bale cashes in
and the man with a stack
doesn't.
You can't ship loose hay
on the cars. You can't get
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26

the same price for the same
quantity. Baled hay is
stronger and sweeter,
cleaner and richer. The rain
can't get in; SO it won't rot
or mold. The I.H.C. Hay
Press coStslittle; does much;
earns its price in a season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
Marble Rock Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Marble Rock. March 15.-The snow
has about all disappeared and the
farmers are now busy gathering the
corn. that they We're unable to husk
last fall. Never before in the history
Of this place has so much corn re-
NAMED unhusked in the field as this
winter.
The following were called here last
Saturday by the serious illness of /.
Messerschmidt; Albert Messerschmidt
and family of West Fork: Mr. Arndt
and family Of Dunont. and Mr.. Henry
Messerschmidt, assistant attorney gen.
eral of Wisconsin, whose home Is In
Madison, Wis.
Quite a number Of people from here
have been called to Charles City as
witnesses in a lawsuit in settling UP
the Kinney estate.
Our railroad boosters are making hay
these days. They are not saying much.
but are wearing very satisfying look
and working home folks like nailers.
Our people believe that Providence
helps most those who help themselves"
and are not bombarding Marshalltown
and other cities to come to their aid,
and help them pull the chestnuts out
of the fire" Our men realize other cit
les have their own burdens to carry,
and will naturally help those who try
most to help themselves If they need
If
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
cate that he is keeping in pretty close
touch with public affairs.

A good deal of gossip has been start
ed recently about H. r. Wright, dairy
and pure food commissioner. becoming
a candidate for railroad commissioner.
The talk does not proceed from him
and he has given the matter not a
particle of consideration. He resides
in Delaware county and his term as
dairy commissioner expires May l, so
it would not be possible for him to
devote more than thirty days to the
campaign; but as a matter of fact
there is no person in the state better
known to the dairymen and creamery
men, and to very many of the farmers
than Mr.. Wright. He has delivered
hundreds of lectures at all kinds Of
meetings where farmers gather and he
is always interesting. His work as pure
food commissioner has also made him
known to thousands OF merchants in
the state. and while they have not al
ways been tickled when he has applied
the law, there is not one but that will
say he has been a good state Official.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
HON. D. J. PATTON DEAD
Former Member of Legislation and
Prominent Franklin County Farmer
Passes Away-Was Popular Citizen.

Special to Times-Republican.
Hampton, March l5.-Hon. D. j. Pat
ton, twice a representative from this
county 10 the state legislature, a pio-
neer settler of the county, and one
whom his fellow citizens had many
times honored. died at the home of his
son. Frank Patton. about four miles
north OF this city. at 5 O'clock Monday
evening. Mr.. Patton had been in poor
health for some time, and during the
past few days his condition has been
such that the end was not unexpected.
Daniel John Patton was born in Fay
cite county, Pennsylvania, Jan. 81,
1886. He came to this county in 1869,
locating in what is now Ingham town
ship. Ten years later-in 1S79-he
bought a far min Mott township that
has remained in his possession and
been his home until a few years ago
when it was turned over TO the boys
and they in turn are making of it
homes for themselves and families.
In the year 1856 he was married to
Miss Sarah E. Gapen, also native of
Pennsylvania Six children were born
to this union, two OF whom are dead.
The living are George c., Frank L.,
Lena b, now Mrs. T. S. Hamer. of
Winnebago, H., and Fred S. The boys
all live in this vicinity, and are en-
gagged in farming and stock raising.
The wife and mother died nearly eight
years ago
Uncle Dan Patton, as he was fami-
iiariy known, was one OF the best of
men and citizens. His farm in Mott
township was model of neatness, and
under his skillful care did not fail to
supply himself and his with an abund-
ance OF its products. Mr. Patton held
many offices of trust in his community
and was careful and painstaking in the
discharge OF the duties of each. In the
year 1900 he went TO the state legis-
lature as representative from this
county, and served acceptably and was
reelected and served second term.
Following this public service, himself
and wife soon after moved from the
farm TO this city. In few weeks
and before the couple ha dbecome set
tied Mrs. Patton died The daughter.
Miss Lena Belle, kept house for him for
some time. Following her marriage
and removal from this county. he has
made his home with his sons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
Sold Liquor on Sunday.

Cedar Rapids. March 15.-Max Kron-
enfeldt. formerly proprietor of the Du-
buque house but at present landlord OF
the "Hotel Astoria" at 416 avenue,
was placed under arrest Sunday even
ing on a charge of selling liquor IL
legally. The place was searched, with
the result that a half barrel Of whisky
and three cases of beer. found IN the
cellar and other parts of the building,
were loaded into the patrol wagon and
taken to the station. together with
Kronenfeldt. 1t is claimed that Kron-
enfeldt has been selling liquor illegally
for some time, but it was not until then
the police succeeded in getting suffici-
ent evidence against him to warrant an
arrest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15

elections held here yesterday, one to
vote on the issuing OF $16. 900 of water
bonds. and the other to elect a school
director, a school treasurer, and vote
a mill tax to complete the payment
of the bonds issued for the $50, 900 high
school building. ". g. Preston was
made director and Cashier S. ]. Pooley
of the Savings bank, treasurer, while
the mill tax proposition carried by a
large majority of the hundred votes
cast. In the case of the bond PROPOSE
ton there were fewer than 400 votes
cast in the whole city and 1t was car
ried by at least three to one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
ApIinqton News Notes.

Special TO Times Re publican.
Arlington, March ia social will
be given at the town hall Wednesday
evening, for the benefit of the band.
Mrs z. w Barber and daughters.
Lillian and Myrtle, have returned from
Hartwick, where fey attended the
wedding OF Thomas Barber and Miss
Clara Hakenlan.
Mr.. Claus De Boer is some better
from his recent sickness, but his father
is now quite IL and son from Rock
Rapids is here to care for him.
School election was very quiet yes
terday, only few votes being cast. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
To Give May Day Fete.

SPECIAL to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, March 15.-University of
Iowa co-eds will give an annual May
day fete again this year for the ben
eft of the Y. w. C. A. and the date
has been set for May %. The affair
will be held on Iowa field and will be
participated in by large number Of
the pretty girls in the student body.
The most beautiful girl in the uni
versity will be Queen of the May. Last
year this honor fell TO Miss Elizabeth
Hruske of Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
DON'T GET RUN DOWN

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Dizziness. Nervousness. Pains in the
back and feel tired all over. get q pack
LEAF. the pleasant herb cure. It never
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this wonderful remedy. AZ reKula-
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Gray's Australian-Leaf at DruEKists or
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lie Roy. n. 7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
Lucas County.

state OF Oi1io, City Of Toiedo.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner OF the firm Of F. J
Cheney & Co, doing business in the
City of Toledo, county and state afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and and sub
scribed in my presence, this 9Th day OF
December, A. D. 1885.
(seal) A w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternalIy, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, IS cents
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
nafi0n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
COUNTY FARM PRosPERs.
Union County Institution Has Much
Property and Few Inmates.

Special to Times Republican
Creston, March 15.-The annual in
ventory of the Union county farm
shows that institution to be in most
prosperous condition, and at the pres
ent time there are but fifteen inmates
who depend solely upon the county
for maintainence, four less than last
year The invoice of property. per-
sonal and real estate, show an increase
of 1912 in personal property. and $153
increase. in real estate over last year.
A pathetic incident was revealed by
the visit of the county officials when
it was learned that "Uncle Billy En-
erson, a one time owner Of 100 acres
now included in the Union county poor
farm, and a prominent agriculturist of
this part of the county, in its earliest
days, is now forced by the irony of
fate in his old age, to accept Of the
hospitality of that institution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
School Election at Eidora.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, March 15.-The annual school
election was held in the basement of
the court house yesterday. One school
director and a treasurer We're chosen.
L. F. Brown was elected to succeed
himself as director and Warren Rath-
bone was elected treasurer. Only six
ty-six votes were cast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
colonel Raymond Failing.

Special 70 IImeS-RtpuDIICdH.
Hampton, March 15.-Col. L. B. Ray
mond, who has been confined to his
home for several months, has not been
as we'll during the past few days as
before, and his condition now is
thought to be growing worse. 1t is said
that the effects of paralysis are be-
ginning to show themselves now in
the partial loss Of memory and speech.
He is about "a years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
BIG MUSICAL EVENT.
FRS. Annual Fes.iv at Iowa City
Scheduled for Apr; 80.

Special 20 Times Republican.
Iowa City. March 15.-Iowa's first
annual musical festival, the largest
musical event ever to be held here is
scheduled for April go when the local
musical organizations will combine
with the Minneapolis Symphony Or
ciestra and other outside talent in a
Two days performance. Among other
features will the rendering Of Gounods
Faust" by combination of the
Choral Society and the University Of
Iowa Glee Clubs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
Great obbac Treatment

This is square deal. You sign nothing, no
notes. make US no promises. except 10 take the
treatment.
The wonderful Wasserman Test. the only blood
poison test known to scientists. proves that the
body is completely purified By the obbec Treat
ment. and that mercury and potash do cure
blood poison. Sit down and write TO US. giving
q full history of Jour case IN detail. We VIII
treat your letter a sacred confidence. Cen
sultation and advice free. We will send you also
the remarkable book. Driving Out Blood Poison
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
SIOUX CITY NoMINArEs.
First Ticket Under Commission Plan i
Chosen.


Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, March 15.-At the first
primary under the commission plan of
government in Sioux City on Monday,
A. A. Smith and E. P. Farr were nom
mated for mayor, Smith getting almost
half the total vote. Smith is at present
city clerk and Farr is a lawyer.
The following were nominated for
councilmen: Jonathan Brown, retired
banker: G. B. 'Healy, insurance and
real estate man and president of the
water works board; D. e. Kerby, insur-
ance man and alderman of the Second
ward; Frank S. Wagner. president of
the livestock exchange; E. o. Wesley,
contractor: w. E. True, city auditor;
Rudolph Berend, proprietor of the
Mitchell Hotel, and r. S. Whitley, SUI
perintendent of schools.
At the election March % a mayor and
four councilmen will. be elected from
this list.
Two Elections at Grinnell.
Special to Tines Republican.
Grinnell, March 15.-There was
very light vote cast in both the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
3O-Day Treatment FREE

poisoned with mercury and potash for years. a
SoDay Treatment Is yours for the asking fou
will open your eyes Of what it will do for you in
a month. We treat you free for month. Just
write 70 us and get the treatment free. Then If
ment you ever took. YOU continue if you
wish. Never in your l.fe will you ever sgain
have such opportunity for complete cure, as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15

Blood Poison can never be cured with reFtiE
or potash. You might as well know this hrst as
last Medical authorities say so The most tne s'
into the system and smother ii for several years.
Then when you think you are cured, pitlfui me-.
curry symptoms will break out, and you Ind thai
your bones have BEEN rotting all the while. Yonc
teeth will begin to loosen and your tissues,
glands, brain and vital organs will show the
terrible destructive power Of the mercury and
potash Locomotor Ataxia, Paralysis, Imbecu-
ity and Premature Death are then almost lnev-
these statements. The remarkable vegetable
0hhac Tres does not drive in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
Blood Poison

but drives 1t out. 1t positively contains no min
Obtac Trea tment you never run the terrible risk
of having your bones soften, your nerves COLLAPSE,
Your teeth fall out. your kidneys degenerate or
your brain weaken. The obbac Treatment is
marvel. producing remarkable changes n only
so days. This is why offer any blood
poison victim living, no matter bow bad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-15
THE ORBAC CO.
lS52Raasar Bldg. chicaoo, Illinois.
For S a1e!

One of the best paying restaurants in
Marshalitown is offered for sale or ex-
change, will take city property or farm
land in exchange. II you want to go
into the restaurant business. and want
one with a good trade already estab-
lished it viii pay you TO investigate
this proposition. as it is in a good loca-
ton and has a fine trade established.
We have 60x90 lot within three blocks
of the Court House. can sell for $3.50.
or the owner says that he will build a
six-room modern cottage on this lot
and both together will not cost to ex-
coed $3.50.
seven-room modern cottage, within
five blocks of the Court House, fully
modern. can be bought for $500
One OF the finest building lots in the
city. On paved street and car line, ST.
$50, Half cash, balance time. We also
have a four-room cottage that we viii
take a good driving horse as part pay.
A seven room house, good barn, full
lot, partly modern on paved street,
$1,000 cash. balance time.