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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
Death of Mrs. A. p. Windep.

Mrs. A. P. Wlnden, OF Black
Earth, Wis, passed away ut the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Albert
Sorenson, in Chi; city last Friday,
Feb. 18th. Her death resulted from
chronic bronchitis.
Mrs. Winden vas bora in Holland,
Norway, March ;, 1915, coming 20
this country whc.. quite yoltu:', set
Ting in Black Earth, where she was
married in 1860 10 Mr.. A. p Win
den; four children were born to
them, one son and three daughters,
Albert, Betsine, Mrs. Caroline An
derson and Mrs. Albert Sorenson.
The husband and three of the chill
dren passed away some years be-
fore, and now, with the death of Mrs.
Winden, Mrs. Albert Sorenson is the
only surviving member of the fam
lily.
Mrs. Winden was we'll known to
many of our citizens, having visited
Ter daughter here many times, and
had been in DEBORAH on this last Wis
it since last October. She was a lady
of kindly disposition and highly es-
teemed by all who knew her.
The remains were taken TO Black
Earth, Wis. Monday night, for buri-
al. Services were held at the home
of her daughter Monday afternoon
at three o'clock, Rev. Otto Schmidt
officiating, and the burial took place
at Black Earth, Wis, Tuesday af-
ternoon at two o'clock. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sorenson accompanied the re-
mains.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
Caps and Gowns for Graduates.

In order to eliminate all style and
contention among graduates during
the commencement season of the
school year, the school board at a
recent meeting at Usage voted to
purchase caps and gowns for each
graduate who receives commence
ment honors. The question of the
graduating gown is thus relegated
to the has be1ns."
Last year the graduation dress,
which could be made quite ella
borate by some graduates and the
getting of which became a real trial
in the home of others, made con-
siderable trouble before the class
came to the end of the term.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
l.. f. Tjernagle Convicted.

l.. F. Tjernagle of Story City, a
disbared attorney, whose conviction
of the crime of embeZzlement has
been affirmed by the supreme court,
is before Governor Carroll for elem
ency. He seeks to have parole
granted him before his commitment
tc the state penitentary. His SEN
tence is for five years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
NECROLOGIC.
HEGG.

Miss Sophia Hegg, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hegg, of
Springfield township, passed away
at the home of her parents, Monday
evening, Feb. IA, death resulting
from tuberculosis, with which she
had been afflicted fer the past year,
coupled with a recent attack of the
grippe, which fastened her death.
Miss Hegg was thirty-fve years of
age, young lady of most affable
disposition and beautiful character,
and possessed of innumerable
friends, who are grieved at her de-
parture from among them.
The funeral was held Saturday
from the Washington Prairie church,
Rev. Paul Koren officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
Hesper Girl Married.

Mr. Lynn Heales of this place and
Miss Bernice Telford of Hesper were
united in marriage at La Crosse yes
terday. The affair was somewhat of
surprise to their many friends. At
ter a weeks visit in Dubuque they
will return to Canton. The Reporter
extends to them the most hearty con-
gratulatiCns.-Cant Reporter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
Lost Driving Horse.

Last week, Iver Ringdahl, Haas &
Co.'S righthand man, had the mis-
fortune to lose his black driving
horse. 1t was fine animal, and one
Mr.. Ringdahl took a great deal of
pride in. While it will be difficult
to replace such a fine specimen of
horseflesh, still it won't be long be-
fore Iyer has the reins over another
high stopper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
L Thank You.

Having rented Union Springs farm
and dairy to Messrs. Frank and Jokn
Roney, who take possession March
1st, wish to thank you for your
liberal and loyal support, and I be-
speak for the new proprietors the
same patronage, assuring you that
Roney Bros. are experienced dairy
men, who will give you the best of
service. J.. C. BEARD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
The Retort Courteous.

ut won't work." remarked Van
Jones as he took his favorite seat
in front of the hotel window.
What won't?" inquired Fitz
Smith.
This idea of thought transfer
ence. Tried it on my tailor. ]
looked at him steadily until had his
undivided attention, then / said very
slowly and with emphasis: That
bill-is-paid.'
And what did he do?"
He said: You're-a-liar!' -.
Lippincott's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23

La Grippe pains that pervade the
entire system, LaGrippe coughs that
rack and strain, are quickly cured
by Foley's Honey and Tar Is mildly
laxative, safe and certain in results.
Engbertson's Pharmacy. Feb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23

For first class hair cut or
shave go to the Central Barber Shop,
Hauswirth & Shima proprietors. We
now have a four chair shop and can
give you quick service. Shoe shining
parlor and baths in connection. 26tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23
Auction.

Horses and machinery on farm l
and one-half miles west of d corah
Friday, Feb. 9th. j. G.. BEARD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23

Sewing machines repaired, and
cleaned for spring sewing; also sup
plies. Fred Rosenthal. 7tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-02-23

Peroxide Cream and all other
cold creams at Brunt e Parman's.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
Costly Dwellings
Building in Omaha
Distinct Individuality is Shown as
Well as Ingenuity of
Architecture.

Many quite costly dwellings Of distinct
individuality are being built at this time
in various sections of omaha. On these
high class houses, I'm which their owners
take a personal pride. the ingenuity OF
the architect is let loose. The one desire
is to have a dwelling that will continue to
be a source OF pleasure and a place OF
comfort for many years.
Probably the most costly private resi-
dence now being erected in the city is that
for Fred Hamilton at Cos South Thirty
eighth. IL will cost, according to the build
ing permit, $4,000, but to add a few
thousand more Is no trouble when such a
home is being brought to completion. 1t
is a brick veneered house.
Louis Kirschbauin is putting up a solid
brick residence OF gorgeous proportions at
1919 Harvey street, which is to cost at
least $4,000,
A goodly number Of new homes ranging
from 5000 to 5000 in cost are under process
Of construction George w. Garlock has
five houses OF this character in the hands
OF contractors at 35t4-16-1S-20-22 Lincoln
boulevard. The Investment in the five
houses. which are Of frame, will be close
to $40, GOV.
Glenn c. Wharton is having a modern
brick dwelling put up for his own occu-
pancy at Thirty-seventh and Jackson
streets. II viii cost complete something in
excess Of $4,000.
Three OF the popular brick veneer style
houses are those OF NJ, NJ. Orr, Ill South
Thirty-eighth; 5. A.. Page, 1904 Pacific; A.
i. Smith, 1910 Dewey. These houses will
represent individual investments OF about
1000.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
RACING ON BIG SETSCRAPER
Gangs Of Workmen in Handicap Com
petition at City National.
SERIAL DEVELOPMENT SHOWN
Each step from Completed offices 90
Naked steel skeleton Illustrated
In Growth of Towering
Structure.

TIL erection Of a skyscraper IS a series
OF races between the gangs Of men which
begin with the steel frame after the
foundation has been laid in the excavation
and ending with the interior finishing, It
Is a handicap race with the racers spaced
a story apart on the start. The building
becomes complete on the first floor first
and in rapid succession the last touches
are put on each rising story.
In the erection Of the city National bank
al Sixteenth and Harvey streets, now APP
preaching completion in the course Of a
constructive dcvelopm mt Of remarkable
speed, the serial development is being we'll
~exemplified.
The erection Of the building with the
succession Of the stages OF development
has been absolutely perfect" said II. T..
Eastman, supervising architect Of the city
Nstional, repr. senting the firm Of Hola-
bird q Roche. who designed the structure.
Zach gang mas followed the other with
precision. The building has been going up
symmetrically. each part in perfect uni
SON .
Each step In the growth OF the building
IS being recorded by the construction com
pany In daily record, illustrated each ten
days by photographs. a survey Of the
building on Wednesday illustrated the
process by which the big building is COM
ing to completion from the earth upward.
on the top floor the steel framework,
rlveted and painted, the tile flooring and
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
WELL TO YOUR FURNACE
Furnace Man Says Proper
installation il the Big
Essential.

"One Of the most important, if not the
most important, item in building a house"
says John Hussie OF the John Hussie Hard
ware company sis the heating plant, and
yet it is an item frequently given but little
attention. When one considers that the
and health Of the entire family is
and that fuel must be provided
for about six months in the year, one
the Importance Of seeing that the
heating apparatus is the best that can be
had, Without doubt the most healthful,
comfort giving and economical heater for
an ordinary home is a YARN air furnace
properly installed.
Mark you-properly installed, for in
every Ease where a warm air furnace
fails to give satisfaction, IL Will be found
that It is not the fault Of the system, but
of inadequate capacity, or improper install
lation. The home builder should himself
take charge OF the letting Of the contract
for his furnace, investigate the merits Of
the various furnaces and TAX advantage
OF the scientific knowledge he may obtain
by discussing the heating question with an
intelligent up-tO-the-minute furnace man.
He should not wait until everything else in
the house is located and locate the furnace
In some corner that is left, Neither should
he believe that all furnaces are alike sim
ply because the guarantees read about the
same. Houses are not warmed with guar
antees.
Il repeat that, properly installed, no
other heating apparatus is so healthful or
SO well adapted TO comfortably warming
a dwelling in mild or extreme cold weather,
as is a warm air furnace. and believe that
the home builder is well repaid who stud
les the heating question we'll"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

the interior column flre-proofing Of con-
crete were all complete to the roof, six
teen stories above the street.
Up twelve stories and a half the lead
ors In the handicap race. the bricklayers,
who are erecting the walls supported by
the steel skeleton, were at work. Down
about e story below the heating risers, To
the conduits through which the steam pipes
are to be carried, wtre being completed
in the eleventh story. The story below on
the tenth lap Of their race were the plumb
ers. Alongside, as close as structural de-
tails permitted, we're the electrical work
ers installing the conduits that are to
carry the electrical wires giving light and
telephone service.
Fireproof Tile Arches.
Just finishing the ninth story were the
workmen laying the floor sleepers," long
strips embedded in the concerto, to which
the flooring proper will be nailed. on the
eighth story the concrete gang was laying
In the covering which goes over the fire
proof tile arches which separate the stories
the one from the other. Two-thirds OF the
way up the seventh story the installation
OF the partition framing and door bucks
was in progress. Yet below on the last
nan OF the SlAiu llOoI the luttllOl Alt
partitions were being put in place. The
work OF this gang was b.ing covered up
on the fourth floor by the rough plaster
gang. The smooth or finished plastering
coat was following up two stories below,
spaced far enough oack to allow the rough
foundation coat to set before the second
came on.
At two stories a week is the prescribed
rate at which the City National has been
travelling since the completion Of the steel
frame. The last step in the series will be
the installation OF the marble and ma
hogauy and bronze fittings.
Each of the half dozen gangs of work
men are started in the race just so far
behind the leaders as is necessary to pre-
vent Interference with each other. The
process permits a view of the internal
economy Of the building at every stage,
from the naked steel at the top to the fin
ished offices on the ground floor
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
New Steel Bridge
Over the Platte
Saunders County Commissioners Offer
to Pay 0ne-Fourth Cost of Con-
struction and Upkeep.

Members Of the board Of commissioners
of Saunders county are willing to pay one
fourth Of the cost of a steel bridge over
the Platte river at valley and will pay
one-fourth the cost OF up-keep. Their prop
osition is looked upon as fair by the Doug
las county board and the chance are eN-
celient that a steel bridge will replace the
wooden structure carried away some weeks
ago by ice.
1t is purposed to put in a steel bridge
across the western channel. Two bridges
are necessary at the place indicated, with
the island forming the conjunction link.
UP to recent time" said COMMISSIONS
Tralnor, 1--WE were unable to get Saunders
county to share in the bridge expense al
all and this offer OF one-fourth seems TO
us good. We could not force them TO pay
anything in all probability"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
Mrs. Wharton Wins
Another Point
Supreme Court Remands Boggs Els.
tate Case with Order to Al
low Her $62,570,

LINCOLN, Neb., April 9.-(Special Tele-
gram Mrs. Ida M. Wharton has again
won out in the supreme court in tho llti-
cation over the estate Of George II. Boggs,
her former husband, The court today re-
handed the case to the district court with
instructions to allow that part of the claim
dlsallowed by the lower court, amounting
to So, 696.5S. Judgment is then to be entered
for a total Of S62. 57O.57, instead of the $50,
S7S. 70, as awarded by the district court.
The estate has been in litigation since 1895,
and 1t has been passed on by the supreme
court several times. Judge Rose wrote the
opinion of the majority Of the court. while
Judge Root wrote a dissenting opinion,
which was conourred in by Judge Letton
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

Angeles has a gain Of 40 per cent, and
Seattle has a loss OF AZ per cent, Portland
a gain Of sc per cent, Oakland has an in
crease Of 40 per cent, while San Diego
makes a jump, the increase being s54 per
cent, while Tacoma has an increase of 22
per cent. The falling off in Seattle should
not be disheartening as it is about time
that II should have a luIl, because of the
tremendous activity which characterized
building In that city for some time.
Conditions for a continuation OF activity
seem good in all parts Of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
Tumble Causes Paralysis.

While working upon the roof Of the three
story building at Thirteenth and Leaven-
worth streets, which is being built for the
A. Booth Fish company, Arthur Mott, 80
years old. who lives at s4 South Thirteenth
street, lost his balance Saturday morning
and fell headlong to the alley below.
He was picked up by his fellow workmen
Of the National Roofing company and it
was found that the mans left side was
paralyzed. He was taken in an ambulance
to st. Josoph's hospital, where he was
found to be in a serious condition, probably
suffering from internal injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
Death Scizes Invalid Doctor
as He is Boarding Train

DR., NJ. r. Slower, SO years old, an invalid
dentist who has been suffering from heart
trouble for -four or five years, died sud
denly az the Union station Saturday
morning while he was being put on a train
In an invalid chair.
DR., Slower arrived in Omaha from Casper,
Wye. In company with his wife and was
going 60 Canada to regain his health. Just
as attendants az the station were about
to lift the chair, in which the man was
seated, onto the train, death seized him.
His death was due TO acute heart trouble,
brought on by Bright's ddisease. The attack
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

In New York City there was a loss OF 10
per cent, while Chicago had a gain OF %
per cent, Philadelphia 80, Brooklyn IL, Min
neapolis 30, Indianapolis As, Cincinnati 80,
and Buffalo 80 per cent. Pittsburg also
has a decrease Of 10 per cent. The Pacific
coast is the center OF interest for a great
nan people who study the growth Of cities
and are Interested in building construction
and for the first time they present con-
Trajectory conditions, San Francisco show
Ing decrease Of AZ per cent, while Los
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
Building Record for March

Building operations were upon a pheno-
menal scale in March from the standpoint
OF the money invested. Permits were is
sued in fifty-two principal cities, accord
ing to Official reports to Construction News,
for the erection of 20, 71S buildings, involv-
ing a total m cost Of $40, sos, 1853,
against 17,4S1 buildings aggregating in cost
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

being hurried from the high altitude Of
wyoming, on account OF his heart. The
mans home was IN Norwich, Ontario,
where the body win be taken when rs.
leased by the coroner. who took charge
OF II shortly after the mans death.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

$69, O5S, 1874 for the same month a year ago,
an Increase Of 3,2S7 buildings and 81, 1853 or
2 per cent. The figures are in wide con-
trast with those for the preceding month,
as they involve twice the amount and there
were increases in thirty-three cities as
against a falling off In nineteen cities. The
figures in detail are as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
Wheat Needs Rain.

Last year March gave us less than one
men OF rain our average taking the last
forty years being two and one-half inches.
AS a general thing, a dry March means
a good start toward farm work. but this
March has been altogether too dry for the
wheat
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Recent Election in Florence Assures
That Village Greater Activity.
PAVING IS WELL UNDER WAY
sewers Are Planned and Forty New
Houses Are started, with Many
More GO BE Built This
summer.

That real estate VIII move rapidly IN
Florence hits year was assured Tuesday
at the election, when the issue Of improv-
ing the city was at stake and won out.
Paving Of Main street is now half COM
pleted and in another thirty days will be
finished and open for the heavy automo-
bile travel that always comes with the
warm evenings. There is now under way
plans for a complete sewer system. that
the beautiful suburb on the north can
have all the conveniences Of city life. as
well as the beauties OF the country.
About forty new houses are now under
construction and many more are planned
for erection in the near future. The
hillsides on the west Of the city are rap
IDLY being turned into sites Of residences
OF people endowed with a love OF nature,
for nowhere in the whole state is such a
panorama Of artistic scenes spread ont by
Mother Nature for It's lovers. Acre tracts
near the city are also in big demand and
this week two big farms changed hands, to
be divided up in five and ten-acre tracts, 20
be put on the market this summer. There
is such a demand for this class of property
that It is sold almost as soon as it is put
on the market.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

Contractors are all busy figuring on new
work which is now on sight and which is to
be done this spring. Residences are being
planned in all parts of the city and several
blocks are contemplated, some Of which
will be started at once. Several blocks are
also to be built in the jobbing district. In
dications now are that Omaha will nave an
unparalleled period of building this spring.
Although work is but fairly started, there
is a scarcity of brick and contractors are
already feeling the shortage. Cement block
concerns are doing a big business and many
brick will be imported this summer to fill
the shortage.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

When you want you van when
you want II, say 50 through The Bee Want
"A e0lumnA
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

With the announcement of the probability
Of the Grain Exchange seeking a new home
comes the probability of that concern unit
ing with the Real Estate exchange or with
the Commercial club to build a building
especially for these interests, 1t is certain
that the Commercial club wants new quar-
ters and the Real Estate Exchange is taxi
ing about securing a large building which
could be designated as the Real Estate ex-
change building. The Commercial club
has q special committee on location which
is holding frequent meetings.. listening to
propositions which are offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

Edward Johnston is now erecting three
houses in the Field club district. One will
be on the northwest corner of Thirty
fourth boulevard and Poppleton and will
be erected at a cost of 5000. This house
will be modern in every respect, with fire
places, window seats and everything which
goes to make a dwelling cheerful. The
other two will cost about $4,000 each and
will face south on Poppleton avenue. One
will be finished In Craftsman style and the
other In English fashion. All three will be
ready for occupancy in about a month. The
architect is Lloyd d. Willis,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

Paul Nj. Kuhns will begin the erection
Of a five-story building at the corner of
Twenty-fourth and Farnam streets about
May /.
The plans call for three store rooms on
the ground floor and forty-two apartments
in the stories above, These apartments
will be made suitable for bachelor quar-
ters.
The Farnam front will be los feet long,
while the Twenty-fourth street side will
measure sixty feet. Mr.. Kuh has had
the property ~excavated for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

DR.. II. p. Jensen, who has lately re-
turned from California, is erecting a beautl-
full home in Sunset addition F.. w. Sla-
bdugh is the architect and contractor for
the dwelling.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

As a result OF a meeting Of property
owners living in the Prairie Park addition
last week, a club is now in existence whose
members are to devote attention to bcauti-
flying and improving the Prairie Park dis
trict. The Prairie Park club includes III
the property owners in the district as mem
bers and has the following board of Off
GERS: b. G. King, president: w.
N. Helen, vice president; NJ. j.
Curran, secretary, and j. r Brauman
treasurer. The club win meet on the sec
ond Saturday of each month
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-10

The contract for the siX-story Kennedy
building which will be erected at the cor
ner of sixteenth and Jackson streets, has
been awarded to f. p. Gould & Son. The
bid submitted calls for an expenditure of
500. 900. The work OF erection will begin at
once.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-04-28
Have You Been Countedq

Every person has the right to
be enumerated and should be
enumerated. The general public
and the Census Bureau are inter
ested in securing the enumeration
of everyone. You are, therefore,
requested TO inform me if you
have not been enumerated, or if
You have any doubt as TO whether
or not you have been enumerated.
and anyone residing in your
vicinity who you believe should
be enumerated and who has been
missed by the cnumerator, if you
will inform me of such facts, |
will gladly give all proper at
tention TO same.
Appended below is a form
which you may cut out and use.
Address all communications to
Clarence A. Barnes, Supervisor
of Census, Mexico, Missouri.