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Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
City Council,
General Secretary

City Council,
Gentlemen:
Under a law passed April 81, 1911,
it becomes the duty Of your Board at
its next annual meeting to appoint for
term of five years an Overseer of
the Poor. There are certain matters
concerning this Office that this Associ-
alton desires to call to your notice
and We ask that they be given the
careful consideration their importance
demands.
Under the new law the Overseer of
TIC Poor may commit the poor to an
almshouse or may grant relief to
them in their homes. Commitments
may be made directly on his order.
The new Settlement Law is based
upon residence in the community
of one year without public or private
relief 1t is the duty of the Overseer
to investigate the matter of settle
ment. In the case of nonresident
he must, if possible, ascertain where
the legal settlement is and transfer
the person or the cost of maintenance
to the community in which he or she
has legal settlement.
The Overseer is required to keep
a careful record of his work including
iunOrtop+ do+o conoarripo aaob nov
son who comes within his jurisdiction.
He is required to investigate the
financial resources of applicants for
relief. In connection with this he
may transfer the cost of relief from
the community to parents, grandpar-
ents or children where upon investi-
cation he finds such relatives able to
give the necessary relief. In this as
in most of the duties imposed upon
him by law his judgment, tact and
honesty become very important fac
tors.
1t is his duty to enforce RESPONSE
bility of husbands and wives being
directly charged with the duty of look
ing up deserting parents, of bringing
them before the court and having
them placed under a court order for
the support of their dependents. In
such cases the Overseers collects and
pays out the amounts received under
the order of the court.
He is directly charged with the duty
OF finding employment for all appli-
cants for relief who may be able to
help themselves. Where work is pro-
vided and the applicant, being able,
refuses to PERFORMS, the -Overseer be-
comes the agent by which such per-
son or persons may be declared va
grants and committed to the Jail or
workhouse.
In all his work he is repeatedly
charged by the law to give proper
protection to widows and children,
particularly in the selling of estates,
collection and distribution of insur-
ance money, etc.
In order that the Overseer may
more intelligently and carefully dis
charge his duties he is required to
cooperate with any incorporated and
private charitable society operating
within his jurisdiction,
He must attend to the burial of
those who die without sufficient means
to defray their funeral expenses.
In the cases of all dependent chill
dren he must consult the State Board
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
HELD FOR COURT

Mrs. Richard Flowers was held in
bail by the Mayor last night for court,
on complaint of her neighbor, Mrs.
Hustled, who charged assault and bat
terry.
A warrant was then procured by
AIR. Flowers for Mrs. Hustled, from
Justice A. P. Johnson's court, also
charging her with assault and battery
on Mrs. Flowers.
Both these petty cases are likely
to be finally aired in court.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
OvERSEER HAS
IMPORTANT DUTY
City Must Elect One for Five
Years
HAS GREAT POWERS
Law Of 1911 Legislature Makes it
Incumbent Upon City to Appoint
Official.
Editor Bridgeton Pioneer,
Bridgeton, n. ].

Bridgeton, n. j..
Dear Sir:
1 enclose herewith copy of letter
this association is about to send to
municipal governing bodies through
out the State. The subject presented
in the letter is of sufficient impor-
tance, We believe, to justify editorial
notice and support from all of the
newspapers of the State.
More than 100 of the Overseers at
tended meetings called by this Assoc
iation in Newark and Trenton, June
10 and 16. This in itself is an indi-
cation of, and unexpected, as it was
gratifying interest.
Very truly yours,
JOSEPH P. BYERS,
General Secretary.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
Use Aliens FOOt-Ease,

the antiseptic powder to shake into
the shoes. Makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. Relieves painful, swollen,
tender, sweating, aching feet and
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address. Allen S. olmsted. LIE Roy,
N. Y.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
LIGHT DESTROYED

During the shower last evening
bolt of lightning struck the lamp at
cottage avenue and shattered it to
pieces. f s1..a.R
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29

Another leader in Corsets is new
long model make of fine Batiste.
well boned, with six hose supporters
and draw string in bust. Some
stores ask 81 90 for these-our price
69cs
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
Vacation Sale OF Corsets

This store sells Corsets that fit
you and wear well
Our Special, made of Batiste
and net, insures you comfort and
wear these hot days-50c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
1000 Yds. Beautiful Silk Mixed
Dress Materials at 21c yd.

Never before have high class silk
mixed dress materials been offered
at such low price-2S in. wide, in
all colors.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29

75c all silk natural color Pongee,
81 in. wide, at SOC yd.
81 all silk natural color Pongee,
SO in. wide, at 75c.yd.
05c Black Taffeta Silk, chiffon
finish, DOC yd
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
VOL. LXIII
Best Values In Years

Dressing Sacques and Kimonos at
25c, Doc and 75c, that were SOC 81
and $l.25. Materials are Swisses,
Lawns, Dimities and Batistes, in
all the pretty colorings.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-06-29
Women'S Air Thin Mercerize,
LfSle Stockings.

Double toe and high spliced heel.
A perfect Summer Stocking in tan,
black and white-special, 25c pr.
25 yds. good Unbleached Muslin 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
OLDEST SETTLER PASS,.S AWAY.
Daniel A. Reed, Oldest Settler i'm
Winneshiek County, Goes to
His Reward

Last night at $40 o'clock, after
Mr.. d. A. Reed, one of the pioneer
residents of this city and county,
passed to his reward.
Daniel Allen Reed was born Feb.
1, 1880, in Union county, Ohio, and
came to Winneshiek county in July,
1S4S, and has since made his home
here, most of the time residing in
DEBORAH. Upon reaching manhood,
he engaged in the blacksmith bust
ness, which he followed for thirty
five years, and also for some time
conducted a farm, and at another
time was a merchant here. On
August %, 1851, at Postville, he was
married to Miss Mary l.. Topliff,
and to this union four children were
born, one of whom Adelbert, died
several years ago. With his aged
wife, three children survive him,
David E. Reed, Elias T. Reed and
Mrs. Minnie M. Hook, all of De-
corah. He is also survived by two
grandchildren and five great grand
children.
At the time of his death Mr..
Reed was the oldest settler living
in Winneshiek county. He came
here, as stated above, with his par
ents in July 1S48, and there is no
one now living in the county who
preceded him. In the early de-
velopment of the county he took an
active part, and was often consult
ed in matters political and other
wise. His father was Judge Reed,
county judge, who had much to do
with the political organization of the
county. For a number of years he
served as deputy sheriff, and was
intimately associated with the early
history of the county. His life
was an example of honor and integ-
rity, of industry and good citizen
ship. He was kind friend a good
neighbor, an upright man, who
rounded out career of over eighty
years in the respect and confidence
of all who knew him.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow, Thursday afternoon ut
two o'clock from tho racidopca IN
Winnebago street, with interment
at Phelps cemetery. The funeral
will be in charge of the local Odd
Fellows lodge, Mr.. Reed having
been a charter member of the first
lodge organized in the county, at
Moneek.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
FOR THE STOMACH.
Here's an Offer You Should No
Overlook.

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets remedy
stomach troubles by supplying the
one element, the absence of which
in the gastric juices causes indiges-
ton and dyspepsia. They aid the
stomach to digest food and to quick
Iy convert it into rich red blood and
material necessary for overcoming
natural body waste.
Carry a package of ReXall Dys-
pepsia Tablets in your vest pocket
or keep them in your room. Take
one after each heavy meal and in
digestion will not bother you.
We know what Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets are and what they will do
We guarantee them to relieve in
digestion and dyspepsia II they
fail we will refund your money
Three sizes, % cents, so cents and
$1.00. Remember you can obtain
ReXall Remedies only at--The Rex
all Store. Brunt & Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Commercial Club Friday.

The regular meeting of the De-
corah Commercial Club will be held
on Friday evening of this week, at
the city hall Important topics will
be discussed, and there is not a
business man in DEBORAH who can
afford to absent himself from this
meeting. This is the business mans
meeting, and every business man
should be there. The program in
cludes the discussion of the ques-
ton of a sewerage system for De-
corah, by DR.. A. F. Barefoot and w.
F. Baker, and the DEBORAH Gas
Company, one of our new enter
prises, by E. F. Parman and E. G..
Bailey. Other things will come up
that all are interested in. Come
out, get in the movement to help
DEBORAH, and thereby help yourself.
Every citizen is invited to attend
these meetings. 1t is not necessary
that you should be a member of the
club to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
PROF SHEEL INJURED.
Skull Fractured i'm Fall Sunday
Evening, at Entrance to the
College Grounds.

Prof. H. w. Sheel, one of the
members of the Luther College
faculty, sustained serious accident
on Sunday evening, just as he was
entering the campus, on his way to
the college building. In some man.
ner he slipped on the icy sidewalk,
and fell, his head striking the con-
crete foundation which supports the
entrance arch. He was unconscious
for few moments, and was picked
up by some of the students and taken
to the rooms of President Preus in
Larsen Hall. DR.. Stabo was called
and found that his skull had been
slightly fractured. While the acct
dent is a severe one, and will keep
him from his duties in the class
room for some time to come, yet it
is fortunate that it is not of more
alarming consequence. Everyone
hopes that he will speedily recover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
COURT NEXT MONDAY.
Judge HObson Will Decide Saloon
Petition Case and Other Mat.
tiers to Come Before
Him.

The January term of the district
court opens next Monday, with
Judge A. N. Hobson on the bench
and Reporter w. w. Comstock as
his assistant. The calendar just is
sued from this office contains but
one criminal case, while there are
II old causes, 46 new causes and
43 matters in probate. Those mark
for trial" are as follows:
Ellen Mahar VS.. Mary Mahar.
r. c. elise VS.. William c. McLain
John Werner VS.. j. B. Figge.
Winneshiek County Cooperative
Telephone Company VS.. Charles
StortZ.
George Gilbertson VS.. H. C. HER
leid.
Roman Brothers VS.. C. NJ. & ST.
Paul Ry Co.
Joe Anderson VS.. E. P. Johnson.
l.. e. Hanson vs. Theodore Barlow.
Elias j. Hanson VS.. Roman Broth
ers ct al.
Mary Mahar, probate, petition
for allowance of claim.
Probably the matter in which
the most interest will be taken is
the appeal from the decision of the
Board of Supervisors in declaring
the saloon consent petition suffi-
cient. Our readers have been kept
informed as to the progress of the
matter. In the appeal before the
district court, the anti-saloon inter-
ests will be represented by County
Attorney N. Willett and Attorney
Odell of Des Moines, attorney for
the Iowa Anti-Saloon League. The
saloon interests will be represented
by Attorneys E. w. Cutting and E.
P. Shea 1t will be the duty of
Judge Fellows TO determine whether
or not the Board of Supervisors did
right in declaring the petition suf-
hcient under the law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
The Bonds of MatrimOny.

On Saturday evening two popular
young people of the west side were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony by Dean Wn. McVettie, Mr..
Henry Symonds, son of Mr7and Mrs.
w. T. Symonds and Miss Katherine
Meyrick, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Meyrick, the ceremony being
performed at the rectory. The
groom is an Industrious young man
of excellent character, who has
been employed with his father in
the greenhouse, specializing with
more than ordinary success in the
raising of roses and carnations
His bride has been an assistant in
the office of the County Superin-
tendent for number of years, and
is very capable and admirable
young lady, who will make an ex-
cellent helpmate for the husband of
her choice. They have already
moved into their home adjacent to
the greenhouses, where they are
receiving the congratulations and
good wishes of their many friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
New Auto Agency.

Messrs. c. Beard & Co., who
have been in the land business for
some time past, have added an
agency for automobiles to their line,
and are now occupying the Free
man building, formerly occupied by
Public Opinion, opposite the city
hall They will handle the E. Nj. F..
line the first a 80 h. p. touring
car, and the Flanders, a 20 h. p.
car made by the Studebaker COM
pany. These cars have lately been
reduced in price to meet the popu-
lar demand for a low priced car,
and no doubt the new firm will
make numerous sales this season, as
nearly everybody is now talking
automobiles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Some Special Attractions.

The specialties which Manager
Hovden of the Empire has been CIV
ing his patrons in addition to the
motion pictures the past few weeks
are attracting packed houses to his
theatre. Monday night Earl Not
tingham, the midget violinist, only
eight years old, charmed and de-
lighted the big audiences until they
were enthusiastic in praise of him.
Tomorrow Thursday night only
he has an attraction of exceptional
merit, the Garnellas, who will pre-
sent the comedy sketch my Broth
er Johnny" said to be one of the
most catchy vaudeville teams on
the stage. Mr.. Hovden says he
wants his patrons to see this team,
that he knows they will be delight
ed with the program tomorrow
night. ti-p
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Imported Beaver Hats.

We have just received, through
our hat people in New York, direct
from Austria. the finest Beaver hats
ever seen in this part of the country.
In fact, these hats are as fine in
quality as any sold anywhere, and
our price is from $500 to $500. A
hat cheaper than these same hats
sold at in larger cities, by the best
furnishing stores. Come and see
these beautiful hats. We Rave trem
in stone color, brown, grav and tan.
Only at BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
-. -
Death of Mrs. Ole o. SOIum.

Mrs. Ole o. Solum died on Satur-
day afternoon, at her home a few
miles south of DEBORAH, after a short
illness from lung fever. She was
born in Ringkjobing, Denmark,
ldarch z, 1S41, and came to America
in 1878. In 1882 she was united
in marriage to Ole Solum in st.
Paul, and they at once came to De-
corah, locating on the farm south
of the city, where they have since
lived. She leaves her husband and
one son, who manages the farm.
The funeral services will be held
this Wednesday afternoon at one
O'Clock from the home, Rev. o. E.
Schmidt officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Studying the Market.

Already, while the snow is deep
and the sleighing good, the progress
sive merchant is giving attention to
the future warm weather demands
months one merchant has been busy
getting ready for the coming sea-
son, Mr.. Ben Bear, who is always
way ahead of the times. His in
ventOry completed, a big list of
needs prepared, everything is in
shape for his departure the last of
the week for Chicago and then
on to New York to pick out
his new goods, study the clothing
market, find out what will be 1.-The
thing" for months to come, select
the cloths and the styles of makeup,
and get his orders in early for his
big stock. Seventy times already
he has done this, and We all hope
that he will make many, many
more such trips to New York Twice
each year he goes there, and there
follows him home case after case of
the best productions of the best
manufacturers. And his customers
get the benefit of all this work and
system and care, as we'll as he does
That fact is appreciated by the
thousands who have been trading at
his store for the past quarter of a
century.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Firemen's Masquerade Tomorrow.

The big annual firemen's mas
querade dance, which Hose Co. No.
/ has been preparing for during sew
eral weeks Fast, will take place to-
morrow Thursday evening, at
Steyer's hall This annual event is
always signal one, and tomorrow
will he no exception to the rule. The
usual street parade, more elaborate
than ever, will take place in the af-
ternoon, and the hall will be crowd
ed at night. Two prizes Of five dol
lar gold pieces and a long list OF
merchants special prizes will be Civ
en- to dancers in costume. The fire
boys are entitled to liberal patron
age, and they always get it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Lecture Course Saturday.

The next number of the lecture
course given by the DEBORAH Ly-
ceum Bureau will be the entertain
ment by Clarence l.. Burgderfer, the
entertainer, at the Grand on Satur-
day night of this week. Mr..
Burgderfer is one of the country's
most prominent entertainers, and
will no doubt uphold the high repu-
tation maintained by the course this
season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Two Million Crafts.

The Sherman Nursery Company OF
Charles City, is now engaged in
making two million apple CRAFTS,
Thirty men and women are engaged
in the work and it will take until
March TO complete the job. The
management has introduced a new
method for grating which he be-
lieves will be popular. In winding
the CRAFTS strips of calico one-half
inch wide and five inches long are
being used.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
An Enjoyable Dance.

One of the most enjoyable dances
of the season was held at Marshs
hall last Thursday evening. Excel
lcnt music was furnished by Gar
rimoni's five piece harp orchestra,
and the big crowd present thorough
ly enjoyed the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25

One day last week as Ernest
Emery was coming to town with a
load of wood, the load suddenly tip
ped over, pinning Mr.. Emery un-
der it, but fortunately he was not
seriously injured. Some parties
happened to pass that way soon,
who rescued him and he was taken
home. 1t was a narrow escape.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Lecture Next Monday.

Next Monday evening at eight
o'clock, in the Nj. E. church lee
ture room, Mrs. Rev. w. M. Lemen
will deliver lecture on THE
Slums of Chicago" She has had
several years experience in settle
ment work in Chicago, and her talk
will be very interesting. Admis-
sion ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
SATURDAY., January 2Sth,

we will offer some splendid values
in $1,000, $1,000 and $500 suits
the very best ever sold at this
price. 1t is our cleanup" sale be-
fore our new spring goods come in.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Twenty Per Cent

off our splendid all wool Hart,
schaffner & Marx overcoats. 1t will
Pay any one to buy one of these
fine overcoats with the above dis
count off. Come and see for your
self. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25
Our New Spring

hats are here. They are a fine lot,
and are selling fast. These hats
are the advanced spring styles, and
the very latest in headgear. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-25

Try our Want Column.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-11-17

REMARKABLE STRESS OF WEATHER.
Wednesday, the 18th inst, broke
the record of % years for preva-
lent low temperature and clouded
skies throughout the whole country.
Our Northwest corner was hit pretty
hard. Oregon, Washington and
Idaho, all had falls of snow ranging
from three to fifteen inches and the
succeeding storm area of rain con-
tinued most pronounced. Montana
reported the lowest temperature.
four degrees below zero at Helena.
Several points in Canada-Winnipeg
and Calgara-reporting only eight
degrees above zero. An unusual fea-
ture Of the weather that day was
given out by the U. S. weather
bureau to the effect that there were
not dozen big cities in the country
enjoying an absolutely clear day.
The fortunate places were Galveston.
Kansas City, New Orleans, Mime
apolis, New York, st. Paul, San
francisco. Sacramento, and Wash
ington. D. c.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-11-17
Clarke Leads in Equality.

Miss Mildred Heh,horne, a Wash
ington maid, sat on a Justice bench,
at Vancouver, in Clarke county, one
day last week. 10 try the case of c.
c. Fleet against J Riggs, nearly
500 being involved IN the action, 10y
consent Of the attorneys, and an
agreement that they would be bound
by her decision. The young lady
was well qualified by her service OF
four years as stenographer for j. L.
Stapleton. ex-County Attorney, in
which capacity she attended court a
good deal, becoming fomiliar with
the laws and statutes of the State
ard the many legal forms and rul-
ings OF courts. Her service rs JUS
tice Was an emergency call, the regu-
lar Justice not being able TO be pres
ent, hence the stipulation to avoid
delay. Miss Henthorpe after trial
amid all due forms OF regular Judge,
in which she called a woman to Or
der for insisting upon doing more
talking after being called to order.
4 threat of fine for contempt of
court was sufficient to secure proper
respect. At the conclusion Of the
hearing Judge" Henthorne an
nounced that she would take the case
under advisement for three days, a
custom sanctioned by precedent.
Vancouver also lately furnished d
woman to sit as juror in a first
degree murder case. All this should
be sufficient proof that she is forging
ahead.