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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Going to Buy an Auto?

If you are contemplating the pur-
chase of an automobile for use the
coming season, we urge you to care
fully consider the Maxwell line be-
fore deciding what machine to buy.
We believe there is no machine
manufactured in America that will
give such perfect satisfaction and
such absolute reliability as the Max
well. Nor is there a machine that
is so easy riding, so easy to operate,
or so economical in the use of gaso-
line, upkeep, repairs, ETC., as the
Maxwell. For the same money we
do not think it can be excelled. Ask
any person who owns a Maxwell;
that is the best recommendation of
q car. We have the exclusive agen-
cy for the Maxwell machines in Win
neshiek county, and will be pleased
to submit catalogue, prices, ETC.
Don't put off buying until spring
Then you may not be able to get
delivery of machine before late in
the summer. Come in and talk to
us about the Maxwell.
III. ]. GREEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
nth OF MAY CELEBRATION.
Owe GUIDE, Minister to United States
From Norway, to Deliver Adj
dress i'm DEBORAH.

Arrangements for tie annual
celebration of the 18th Of May,
Observation-Disclosures day, are
progressing. in charge of the proper
committees, and the indications are
that the celebration in DEBORAH this
year will be one of the largest and
best ever held in the city. Owe
GUIDE, Minister to the United States
from Norway, will come from Wash
ington, d. c. to deliver the address
of the day; there will be the great
base ball game of the year, Stiff Olaf
College of Mortified, MINI. VS..
Luther College, which always draws
big crowd; plenty of good band
and vocal music. and a parade which
will include the children's parade
inaugurated last year with great
success. Other speakers and added
attractions Will be secured besides
those announced above, and the eff
fort made TO make the celebration
this year banner one for Decorah
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
a Spring Song.

Oh, father, dear father, come
home with me now, the clock in the
town hall strikes one, the carpets
are dangling out there on the line,
the housekeeping stunt has begun.
The cupboard is empty, the fire has
gone out, poor mother is working
alone and / am so hungry / hear my
small ribs go rafting against my
backbone. The seeds that you plant
ed this morning are up, so get some
more seeds, daddy, quick, and Wen
plant them right there where the
other ones were and-lay for the
hens-with a brick. The dishes are
piled out there by the pump, the
furniture stacked in a pile, no use
TO get grouchy and holler or kick, so
brace up, dad, smile, darn you,
smile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Settles Tax Case.

The John Finn tax case which has
been before the courts for some
time was finally settled last week
by an agreement between the at
Finn paying TO the county treasurer
$4,000 for taxes on moneys, etc. for
the five years from 1904 to 1908,
which TIE tax ferrets employed by
Winneshiek county, listed with the
county treasurer against Mr.. Finn.
One objection Mr.. Finn made to pay
ing taxes for the years 1904 and
1905 was that he was not a resident
of WinnCShiek county, but a citizen
of Prairie du Chen. Wis. For the
years 1904 to 1908 the following
amounts were listed against Mr.
Finn, of which the taxes were
claimed 10 be unpaid: 1904, $2S,-
5S1; 1905, $28,775; 1906, $4S,131;
1907, S72,S39; 1908, $7I257.
In the trial of the case here in the
district court Mr.. Finn refused to
answer many questions asked him
when ordered by the court. The
case was taken TO the supreme court
and there it was decided Mr.. Finn
must answer the questions, so he
decided to settle the case without
further litigation. The court costs
also amounted to several hundred
dollars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
BUYS REEDS BAZAAR.
Clement Mcintosh and Sister, Miss
Nettie, Become Owners of POpu.
lar Variety Store.

The deal was closed on Monday
for the purchase by Mr.. Clement
Mcintosh and his sister. Miss Nettie,
of Reeds Bazaar, and the store has
since been closed for inventory, but
will open in day or so, under it's
new proprietors. We are glad to
welcome the new owners to the bust
ness circles of DEBORAH. Miss Nc
lntosh has for number of years
been associated with stores of this
character, formerly being with L. F.
Button. and the past year with Mott
& Co.'S dry goods store She has had
abundant experience, and her broth
er also mas good business qualifica-
tons. This is a good store, in a
splendid location, and we have no
doubt that they will continue to do
a satisfactory business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
MORE CANDIDATES.
New Names Added to Those Already
Announced as Candidates For
Republican Nominations.

The first candidate to be announc-
cd for the republican nomination
for Representative is Mr.. l.. NJ.
Engar. a we'll known man of this
city, who has been a resident here
for good many years. He was
some years ago assistant postmaster,
and for several years past has been
an employee of the DEBORAH Poster.
He has been a life long republican
and has wide acquaintance
throughout the county. who will be
glad to support him tor this I'M
portant position.
Mr.. C. w. Freeman announces
that he will be a candidate for the
Republican nomination for Recorder
Of Deeds. Mr.. Freeman is amply
qualified in every way to fulfill the
duties of this Office. He has had
much experience in business and
clerical work, and is careful and
conscientious man who would give
the county the best of service if
nominated and elected. He has a
wide acquaintance throughout the
county who will be pleased to learn
of his announcement and will give
him earnest support.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
BURR OAK BANK ORGANIZED.
First Meeting of Stockholders Held
Last Evening and Officers
Elected.

The first meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Burr Oak Savings
Bank was held last evening at the
l. o. o. F. hall, which was attended
by large percentage of the holders
Of stock. The entire allotment of
stock mas been subscribed, princi-
pally by the people of Burr Oak and
neighboring farmers, most of them
holding only one share, so that the
stock is we'll distributed.
The stockholders voted to incor-
porate under the name of the Burr
Oak Savings Bank, capital stock
SO, 900, and TO erect at cnce a sub
stantial brick bank building. The
directors elected were J. E. Briggs,
]. A. Thompson, DR.. w. H. Emmons,
VIM. Hilleman, E. A. Headington,
1. N Reed and Alvin Rollins,
and the officers as follows: Pres
:dent, DR.. w. H. Emmons; Vice
President, j. A. Thompson, Sec
rotary, ]. E. Briggs; Treasurer, T.
e. Roberts.
1t is expected that site and
plans for the new bank building will
be selected without delay, and the
building constructed as quickly as
possible, so that the new bank may
open before fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
COURT NEXT WEEK.
April Term of the District Court VIII
Open Next Monday Afternoon.

Next Monday afternoon Judge L..
f. Fellows of Lansing will open the
April term of the district court of
Winneshiek county. The petit jur-
ors, list of which we published last
week, will be expected to be on hand
Tuesday afternoon. The term does
not at this time promise to be a
very important or extended one. The
calendar just issued from this Office
shows that the docket will contain
enc criminal matter, 65 old causes,
SO new causes and As matters in
probate. Only one case is noted "for
trial" that of Helen Severson VS.. n.
c. Grindeland, although, of course,
there will be several cases taken up
and disposed of. Probably the SEES
sion will not last longer than a
week, or two weeks at the most.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
BASE BALL APRIL 18TH.
Luther College Opens Season Here
on Above Date With the Team
From Grinnell College.

Decorah's base bail fans are look
ing eagerly forward to Thursday,
April 2Sth, when the base ball sea-
son opens at the college. Luther
will start the ball rolling that day
by playing the Grinnell College team,
and it promises to be a good game.
Spring practice at L. c. has been
characterized by unusually heavy
hitting, but rather loose fielding,
but by the time of the opening
game, the team will be in the pink
of condition, Or we miss our guess.
Following is the probable lineup:
Bust" Guttebo, catch; Hanson and
Nygaard, pitch; Hjelle, list; Paul
Preus, I'd; Storaasli (Capt), SIS. :;
Estenson, Sd (also pitch); Waller,
Jerde, P Qualley or Iverson, field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an
Administrator of the Estate of Anna
Vine, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of
ANNA VINE,
late of Madison Township, in the
County of Winneshiek, State of
Iowa, deceased, intestate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by
giving bonds as the law directs. All
persons having demands upon the
estate of the said deceased are re-
quired to exhibit the same; and per-
sons indebted to the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
CHARLES w. VINE.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, March
30th, 1910. 1874
C. S. BOICE, Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Lyceum Course for DEBORAH.

A meeting was held at the court
house last evening and arrangements
mere perfected and talent selected
for another Lyceum course for De-
corah next fall. 1t has been several
seasons since DEBORAH has enjoyed
q lecture course and the revival will
no doubt meet with the hearty ap-
proval and patronage of our citi-
zens. The following talent was Sc
lected; Jacob Riis, Of New York,
the great sociological lecturer;
Bishop Frank NJ. Bristol, Frank r.
Robertson, (third time) illustrated
lecturer; c. L. Burgderfer, humor-
list entertainer, and Joseph X. Crit
fis, (Tahan) Indian lecturer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Illustrating Their Announcements

1t is very seldom that a business
firm in city like DEBORAH has their
own illustrator for their advertising,
but such is the case with John c..
Hexom & Son. In their advertise
ment in this issue Mr. Phil Hexom
has a reproduction of one of his
drawings, made for that purpose. 1t
is a drawing rejecting much credit
upon his ability and serves the pur-
pose intended admirably. Don't miss
seeing it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Elks Install Officers.

On Thursday evening occurred
the annual installation of officers of
DEBORAH Lodge, No. 443 B. p. O..
Elks, H. J. Green, P. E. r., acting as
installing officer, after which re-
freshments were served and a social
evening enjoyed.
Last evening Mr.. T. J. Mahoney,
district deputy of Boone, Iowa, Wis
tied the local lodge, and gave
splendid talk upon matters of gen.
eral interest to the order.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Watch for the Comet.

The Red Dragon of the sky Watch
the children for spring coughs and
colds. Careful mothers keep Foley's
Honey and Tar in the house. 1t is
the best and safest prevention and
cure for Group where the need is
urgent and immediate relief a vital
necessity. Contains no opiates or
harmful drugs. Refuse substitutes.
R. A. Engbertson Apl.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Public CaInco,s.
Going to Norway.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Gullickson of
Springfield township and Knut X.
Nestle of Madison township departed
Monday for Norway, where they
will spend three or four months Wis
iting among relatives and the scenes
of their childhood. Their many
friends wish them a bon voyage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Firemen Elect Officers.

At the annual meeting of the fire
department held Monday evening the
following officers were elected: &.
Chief-Theo. Olson.
1st Asst.-Peter Finnberg.
I'd. st.-Lloyd Christen.
Secretary-Robert Price.
Treasurer-John Portman. :
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Use Mapcline Flavor

For Pies, Cakes, Puddings, Ices,
Candies, Ice Cream and Carborated
and Mineral Waters. Mapeline
makes a delicious syrup and is for
sale by all grocers. 1872.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
rire. Fire Insurance.

Now is the time to look after
your Insurance. Dry, warm wealth
er breeds fires. Get good insurance
and be protected. 1873
PAINE, the Insurance MAN.
Phone No. 227.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13

Sewing machines repaired, and
cleaned for spring sewing; also sup
plies. Fred Rosenthal. 7tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13

Large assortment of cheap
Rockers. Also good ones worth
your time to investigate before buy
ing. l.. r. MORRISON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
IS Minstrel, Sept D. g. The Cattemens Picnic, Sept 22232
Grading Soon To Begin.

The Walsh Construction Co.,
who have charge of the excavat-
ing for the new channel of the
creek south of town are getting
in readiness to begin work
soon. Last night one car load of
mules and a car load of grading
machinery arrived and more is
coming. One of the hardest prop
OSitiOnS the contracting cOmpan-
les have to contend with is get
ting men, and the building con-
tractors have been forced to put
up a number of bunk houses sOut
of the mill so they will have a
place to keep their men at a rea-
SOnable price. The contracting
companies may be forced to en-
plOy cOlOred labor as they cannot
get other help in sufficient num-
berS. The Walsh company ad-
vertiSed in the Kansas City Star
this week for a Is or 20 team
grading outfit to be used on the
new creek channel.
The hill that was purchased a
short time ago, three miles south
of town, to be used in filling in
the terminal site, has been found
to contain too many rocks for
steam shovels, and another hill
further south has been purchased,
Brick work is soon to be CON-
menced on the buildings now un-
der course of construction, and
boss brick-layer Duffy has been
en- the grounds several days get
ting things in readiness.-HOising
ton Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
uled.

Nellie Denton was born March
Both, 1861, and died after a
lingering illness at her home IN
this city this morning at 4O'clOck
ole was united in marriage to
Lou Brown at Decauter, ILL.,, in
loyl, and came to HOlSingtOn
.leven years ago where they have
since made their nome.
Deceased leaves beside her huS-
band. her fatner and one sister
living in Decauter, two sisters In
St. Louis, and one sister in Chi
cagO, two brothers and a sister
in 0wanecO, Ills, to mourn her
loss. We extend the sympathy
of the community to the bereav-
ed husband, the father, the sis
terS and brOtherS.-DiSpatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
An Early Day Campaigning Story.

A few evenings ago a number Of
the old timers were gathered together
among some politicians, as well as
some Of the common people who had
in the past been candidates for
Office. One Of the party was Ira
Brougher, who in the early days
served this county as county CLERK,
aud later as clerk of the district
court About this time Mr.. Brougher
made bis first campaign, the greater
part of Stafford county was still part
of his, Barton county. Mr.. Breugher
said he was out driving through the
sparsely :ettled section Of the com
munity, IN fat at that time it was
about all that way, and one day
stopped with a farmer considerable
distance south Of here. = He got bis
dinner, fed his team, and talked long
and earnestly on various topics with
The host, and on getting ready to
leave venlured to ask Nj. Farmer
for his vote. The farmer told him
that he was sorry he could hot ac-
comodate him in that regard. He
told Ira that he was a likely apPear-|
ing young man, Unfortunate 10 having
lost one arm in his counIry'y defepse,
and that no doubt be would make a
good off :ial if elected. but he could
not vote for him. Mr.. Brougher Of
course got little uneasy, every vote
counting mighty strong, and On
quizzing the farmer; as to why be
with held his vote. found that be was
over the line on Pratt county: That
settled il, Mr.. Brougher hastily drove
away and did not solicit anothspvot
until he was several miles north ol
| his late hosts home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
Possibly a Burglar.

Miss Cora Keener and her sis
ter, Mrs. Floyd Wingert, had an
exciting experience Monday night
1ney were staying alone at the
Keener home and about 2 o'clock
were awakened by some one
knocking at the door. They were
sleeping up stairs and before 60
ing down to see who was at the
door, Mrs. Wingert opened the
window and asked who was there
The only answer was repeated
knOckings at the different doors.
InIs was rather alarming, but
Mrs. Wingert was equal to the Oc
casiOn, and procuring a revolver
discharged it out of the window
twice. The first shot was enough
for the unwelcome visitor who
made rapid tracks as soon as he
heard the first report. The fellow
was undoubtedly bent on burg
larly as it could be seen where
he tried to get one of the win
dOwS open. A revolver in the
house comes in mighty handy on
such occasions as a few shots
will frighten away anyone bent
On burglary, and every woman
should have the nerve to do the
shooting when occasion requires
it.-HOisingtOn Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
Died From Blood Poisoning.

Adolph H. Unruh, the fourteen
year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Unruh, of Dundee, died at the
hospital ate Tuesday evening"
frOm blood poisoning. A few
days previous to that time he
had scratched one of his limbs on
a wagon tongue. As is usually
the case, little attention was paid
10 the scratch, but soon the limb
began to swell and when a'dOctor
was called an examination show
ed that blood poisoning had de-
velOped. The young man was at
once broaght to the hospital and
everything possible done to help,
but to no avail. AdOlph was a
favOrite among the young folks O
bis acquaintance. The funeral oc
Cured today from the family hOm'
at Dundee. The sympathy Of the
many friends of the Unruh fam
lily go out to them in this bereave
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
Schmidt-Msione.

Mr.. Henry Schmidt and Mis-
Rosa Malone were married at St
Mary's Catholic church. at Chase,
Kansas, Wednesday, Aug. 81, at
8 a. IN. The kev. }. J. Davern
officiating. They were met at
the rails by Father Dsyern where
they were married according ta
the solemn ritual of the church.
Miss Alice Malone, a sister Of the
bride, was maid Of honor and on
ly attendant. Mr.: Matt Malone,
dr., acted as best man. The bride
was attired in a handsome blue
silk gown and carried a shower
boquet OF carnations and casters.
The bride is well known in Rice
county and is a most eStimabls
young lady. The groom is a res-
ldent of EllinwoOd, Kansas, and
l. well known in tnat vicinity.
After the ceremony the bridal
party assembled at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Malone, where a dainty wed
ding breakfast was served, and
after which an elaborate dinner
was served. The immediate fam
lilies were present. In the even
ing a ball was given in honor OF
the newly welded couple: A large
crowd was present and all enjoy
ed a very pleasant evening. sMr.
and Mrs. Schmidt left Thursday
for their home in Ellmwood.
They received mnay beautiful as
well as useful presents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
The Eagle Picnic.

The annual Labor Day event at
sEllinwoOd, the Eagle picnic, was
pulled off on schedule time Mon
day. While not as large an event
as in the past, yet a good crowd
Of merrymakers was present and
everything went off fine and
smooth. The usual picnic attrac-
tons were there and well patron
lied. In the morning an auto
parade took place, participated In
by number of cars. In the af-
ternOOn the ball game between a
picked up nine representing Ellin-
wood, and the crack Sterling ANA
teur team, which has not been
beaten this season, resulted in a
defeat for the home team by a
score of ) to 2. A good game
was played all the way through
In the evening the young folks Ell
jOyed a grand ball in the Maenn-
ercher hall. A large crowd OF
Great Bend people attended both
the picnic and the ball, and all
were well treated and had a good
time. The business establishments
of the city closed for the day and
all the business men were. busy
entertaining che visitors.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
A Fine Home.

A few days ago, in company
with several gentlemen, we had
the pleasure of a short visit at
the home of Mr.. Will Hiss, six
miles south. We had been to Mr..
Hiss's home on previous occasions
but never had the pleasure of in
specting his premises as on this
trip, and we were greatly sur
prised. Mr.. Hiss has for many
years been a resident of that see
ton Of the state, and has worked
hard and diligently. The result
Is he has a fine farm with excel
lent improvements. A good sized
house, large barn, private water
system, and everything that goes
to make it a place one would
like to stay. He has a large or
chard of apple, peach, pear and
plum trees, and a large patch of
grapes. He had a good deal Of
fruit this year, some of his trees
bearing extra well. Another thing.
he has great number of young
chickens. Mr.. Hiss informed us
that he had about 700 at one time
this spring, but that the coyotes
got away with them. The chick.
ems roost in the trees, and as sOOn
40 it begins to get daylight they
hike out over in the pasture and
then Mr.. Coyote jumps them
There is no mistaking the fact
that Mr.. Hiss and family are
comfortably located, and thai
they are enjoying life, and we ar
only one of very large number
of friends who hope they may
continue in this fashion for many
more years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
A Fine Showing.

We call the attention Of our
readers to the statement Of the
First National Bank of this city,
which is published elsewhere in
this issue. The statement is one
that reflects great credit on the
officers of the bank for the vol
ume of business they are doing,
and the large line of deposits they
are carrying, as well as on the
community, showing the prosper
ity of this section of the state.
The First National Bank is recog-
nized as one of the solid finan-
cial institutions of the state, and
as soon as they get located II
their new or rather added, rooms
they will have a banking room
second to none.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-09-09
A Narrow Escape.

Joe Theis, of the south side, is
laid up this week at home with a
badly mashed foot, and though he
will probably be confined to the
house fOOr several days yet and it
will be some time before it re-
gains its normal strength he is
glad that he is in as good shape
as he is. He was driving his big
threShing machine engine Monday
afternoon when the accident Oc-
Cured. As the engine was eros
sing the bridge over the culvert
just south of the approach to the
river bridge at Dartmouth, one
of the timbers gave way and let
the engine fall through. Joe went
with it, and in the mix-up a pOr-
tion of the engine struck his left
foot, MASKING it badly but break
ing no bones. Had he fallen a
ll,,le farther his life would have
been crushed out, so he has Occa-
sion to feel good that the acci-
dent was no worse.