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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
OSSIAN.
Ian. 16. 1911.

Jan. 16, 1911.
Mr.. Miller of Clermont was in
town Friday on business for the
electric light system.
Mrs. Geo. Daniels was in Cresco
few days of last week on a visit
to friends and relatives.
Mr.. Chas. Laurence of Fort At
kinson is spending few days vaca-
ton with his aunt Mrs. Ed. Doud.
A fire broke out in the chicago
Milwaukee e st. Paul stock yards
which completely destroyed the
north side.
H. Blanchaine, Frank Limbeck
and Elmer Anderson left today for
Florida, where they expect to shield
themselves from the zero weather.
Wayne Weitgenant came up from
Chicago Saturday to spend few
days with his home folks.
Alex Harvey and Agnes Lee were
home over Sunday from their work
in Fl. Atkinson.
Mrs. NJ. j. Carter entertained the
w. C. T. U. ladies Saturday after
noon.
Rev. Upton was up from Fayette
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Meyer leave to-
morrow for Los Angeles, California
where, they will spend several weeks
on business and pleasure.
Mrs. ]. w. Banning and Mrs. c..
Harvey called on friends in DEBORAH
between trains Thursday.
The Thimble Bee meet with Mrs.
H. Webster on Thursday.
The Knights of Columbus will en-
terrain their friends Wednesday
night in big banquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Powers and
baby from Rochester, Mimi, were
here to attend the funeral of Jim
Powers.
Miss Mabel Weitgenant was down
from Cresco to spend Sunday with
her brother and parents.
Mrs. Geo. Wiltgen of Mason City
spent several days of last week Wis
iting the Banning and Wiltgen
homes.
The funeral Of Jim Powers was
held in the st. Francis de Sales
church Wednesday morning, Rev.
M. J. Thihgen officiating, and the
remains were laid to rest in that
cemetery. Mr.. Powers was found
dead in bed Monday morning, the
cause being heart failure. He has
been for some years a resident of
Ossian, having moved here from his
farm two miles south of Castalia.
He was born June, 1869, and at the
time of his death was IL years and
Z months old. He was a friend of
the boys and will be greatly missed
by them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
SPILLVILLE.

Jan. 10, 1911.
John Herold of near Spillville was
FIT. Atkinson caller Tuesday last
Miss Lukesh of Protovin spent the
past week at the home of her cou-
sin Mrs. Anton Fisher.
Fred Vachta, Frank j. Zahasky,
and Frank Klema of Protovin were
Spillville callers the last week.
Grace Novak, Celia Soukup and
Mrs. o. Kapler are quite ill.
Charles Chyle of Protovin was in
town Saturday calling on friends.
Jos. Tuchek was down from Cal
mar Sunday on business.
The doctors from neighboring
towns have been quite busy in this
vicinity the past week.
John Logsdon and H. Wangsness
of Calmar and ]. Hanock of Post
vile were callers at the home of
Albert Rordorf Thursday.
Will Herold and wife spent last
week at the home of Mr.. Herold g
parents near Cresco.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
FREEPORT.
Ian. 16. 1911

Jan. 10, 1911.
Miss Jennie Sanaker came up
from Glenwood and spent Saturday
with her mother.
Miss Cora Dickinson who is teach
ing in Nordness, spent Sunday with
her mother.
Roger Edmonds of DEBORAH at
tended church in this village Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Hendrickson
and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Warn were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Young
blood near DEBORAH Sunday.
Miss Eva Stohr who attends
school in Nordness came over and
spent Sunday with home folks.
Phoebe Sorenson of Clay Hill is
staying with her sister Mrs. j. A.
Headington and attending school in
Freeport.
A burning chimney - resi-
dence of Henry Mile ID quite
an excitement for 1T while Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Richard TYLER was visiting
at the home of her nephew j. A.
Headington last Tuesday.
Warn were guests of Mrs. Dolan
near DEBORAH one day last week.
Mrs. Dickinson was a guest of
Mrs. r. Tyler last week Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Kniss has been on the
sick list the past week.
Roma Padden of Frankville was
transacting business in Freeport one
day last week.
Bonnie Anderson of Nordness was
calling in Freeport Sunday.
Mrs. L. Frink fell and injured her.
self quite badly last Friday evening
but she is getting along very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Funke of
Mitchell, S. D., arrived here Friday,
and are guests at the home of Her
bert's parents Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Funke.
Dr. Sweezy of DEBORAH was a pro-
fessional caller at the residence Of
Mrs. Frink Friday evening.
G. Skinner and daughter Pearl ar
rived home Friday after spending
three weeks visiting relatives in
Chicago
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
CANOE RIDGE.
Jan. 16. 1911.

Jan. 16, 1911.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Musser spent a
few days in DEBORAH last week.
Mr.. Aldine Ellingson of Satire.
who has been sick for some time,
is little better at this writing. We
hope for his speedy recovery.
Martin Faldet marketed hogs in
DEBORAH one day last week.
DR.. Woodward made profession
al call at Hans Helgeson's home on
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Lewis Helgeson and son
Arthur is here from Dickinson, N.
d., being called here by the sickness
of her mother Mrs. Christ Blossom.
Ole Kjerland was hauling wood to
DEBORAH a few days last week.
Thompson Bros. passed through
here with their engine Friday, haul
ing machinery to the upper power
dam.
Mrs. Hans Helgeson is very sick
at this writing.
Dina Gustad spent Saturday in
DEBORAH.
Henry Halvorson and son Harry
VIII 30 W SIcSCO IOuOTIOW, WuSIc
the latter will consult DR.. Kessel.
A few of the friends of Amelia
Sagen sprung a surprise on her last
night, it being her birthday, and
they all report a very enjoyable
evening.
Mrs. Lewis Helgeson visited at the
Helgeson home from Saturday until
Sunday.
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. John Bolson last Friday and
was well attended. New officers
were elected.
Mrs. Henry Halvorson and Mrs.
J. A. Johnson were visiting their
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Hedge
son Sunday afternoon.
Clara Helgeson called on Miss
Mary Sandager Sunday.
julius Hoffaas is feeling little
better at this writing.
DR.. Hexom of Highlandville was
caller at o. Kjerland's Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
BURR OAK.
Ian. 16. 1911


Our next number of the lecture
course is a musical entertainment
Friday evening, Jan. 20.
Miss Laura Todd of Harmony is
a guest of Florence Reed.
Mr.. Luther Reed of DEBORAH was
seen on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Brittendall and Mrs. Anna
Greenslade attended services here
Sunday morning and took dinner
with Mrs. Weldon.
Daniel Price was up from DEBORAH
last week visiting old friends.
Herbert Ward and Will Leonhart
attended the dance at Harmony on
Wednesday night.
Miss Anna Turk attended services
at the st. Agnes church near Ply
mouth Sunday.
Mrs. Hecklel, Ezra Reed and fam
lily were the guests of E. NJ. Reed
and wife Sunday.
Mr.. Moyier of Arlington and Mr..
Hughes of West Union were trans
acting business in our burg Monday.
Mrs. Arch Thompson arrived here
from Chicago last week, to visit at
the ]. Thompson home.
Mrs. Alice morrison is a sufferer
from inflamatory rheumatism.
Mrs. Decker of Canada is visiting
her husbands parents Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Decker.
Mr.. M. ]. Donlan left for Mt.
Clemens, Mich, Monday for medi-
cal treatment. John Hanlon Of
Prosper accompanied him as far as
Chicago. From there John goes to
New York to visit relatives there.
Wednesday morning occurred the
marriage of Susie Kelley to Will
Kingsly of White Owl, S. D. They
left Wednesday evening for Ames to
visit Mr.. Kingley's parents. Susie
has a host of friends in Burr Oak
and all extend their heartiest con-
gratulations.
Fritz Erickson who has been a
sufferer for some weeks passed away
Friday afternoon. His smiling face
will be greatly missed by all, and
the community extends their heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved ones.
T. E. Roberts has sold his stage
line to Laurence Butler, who took
charge Monday, Jan. 16, He and
his father have also rented the Gen.
trail hotel and will take possession
soon. We wish them success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
RAvENA.

Jan. 10, 1911.
Max Gerleman visited at H
Boeckman's in Centennial on Sun
day.
Miss Sigma Ness of ST. Paul visit
ed her father Mr.. S. N. Ness the
past week, returning Friday.
Wenzel Lansing was caller al
FIT. Atkinson Wednesday.
B. Holtey of Ossian was a caller
at B. Eimers Friday
John Barthelma visited at Spill
vile on Sunday.
Mr.. M. E. Mawers of Disbury
Alberta, Canada and Mrs. Chas
Sheldon of Plymouth, visited at W.
E. Cornell's Tuesday.
Miss Martha Brown was a caller
at DEBORAH Friday.
Mr.. George Brother and family at
tended the family reunion at D.
Weitgenant's at Ossian Sunday.
Miss Clara Orvella Of Red Oak
visited at X. Tovson's Wednesday
w. E. Cornell had the misfortune
to lose two valuable horses Tuesday.
Theodore Capell of south of Os-
sian was a caller at c. F. Gerle-
mans Wednesday.
Andrew Barthelma returned from
Brainard, Mimi, Tuesday.
A. Peck was a caller at j. V. De-
cou's near Castalia Wednesday.
Quite a few from this vicinity at
tended the auction sale at P. Meyers
at Ossian Thursday.
DR.. Frank Limbeck of Ossian was
a caller at w. E. Cornell's Tuesday.
Quite a few from this vicinity at
tended the farmers dance at Ossian
Tuesday. All had fine time.
Misses Tillie and Sigma Ness WIS.,
tied their sister Mrs. o. o. Lomen
near Nordness Tuesday.
Joe Becker was a caller at H.
Schroeder's Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Ceiling of south
of Ossian visited at Joe Remke's on
Monday.
Mr.. Philip Barthelma, ST., receiv-
ed the sad news on Tuesday of the
death of his grandchild, little Agnes
Fell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. p.
Fell Of Chicago. Death was caused
by membrance Group. Mrs. Fell is
the daughter of Mr.. Barthelma.
George Taylor had some dental
work done at DEBORAH Saturday.
John Schroeder of Ossian visited
his brother Herman Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
FREE TO THE SICK
The Great Specialist, DIR. Franklin
Miles, Will Send His Book and
$3.50 Worth of homeopathic
Treatment Free.

All sick persons, especially those
whom physicians have failed to
cure, should not fail to write for
DR.. Miles free Book on Neuropathy
curing through the Brain Centers
and Nervous System. 1t describes a
great discovery by which many won
derful cures have been made after
able physicians had failed.
If you have any of the following
ailments, you should send postal
card for DR.. Miles Book and Free
Treatment: Weak nerves, heart,
liver, stomach or Kidneys; pain in
the left side or shoulder, short
breath, palipitation, irregular heart
beats, swelling of the ankles or
dropsy; headache, dullness, dizzi-
ness or drowsiness; nervous dyspep-
STA, the blues, cold hands and feet,
backache or rheumatism, nervous
ness, sleeplessness or trembling.
His Neurapathic Treatments for
these diseases are the result of i'm
mense experience for 25 years and
are thoroughly scientific and re-
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that we do not hesitate to offer free
treatments to the sick that they
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physicians have such confidence in
their remedies.
His book contains many remark
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and territory in the U. s., after
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Statesmen, Editors, Business men,
Farmers an dothers.
Send for list of remarkable
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Write at once. Describe your
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Dispensary, Dept. X. 865 to 875
Main st., Elkhart, Ind. "a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18

VS..
John Coates and Coates, his
wife, John III. Schlott and
Schlott, his wife, Jacob Stoner and
-Stoner, his wife and David
Strickler and Stricken,
his wife, Defendants.
To Defendants above named and
all of them
You are hereby notified, that on
or before the 9th day of December,
A. d., 1910, the petition of plain
tiffs in the above entitled cause will
be filed in the Office of the Clerk
of the District Court of the state
of Iowa, in and for Winneshiek
county, claiming of you decree of
the Court in equity that plaintiffs are
the absolute owners in fee simple,
and they and their antecedents have
been in open and adverse posses
sion for forty years or more OF the
W " of sw u, sec 80 and " of
Sc n of sec 81, all in twp. SO north
range 9, west of the 9Th p. NJ, and
asking that such title be confirmed
and established and quoted as
against all of the said Defendants,
and that said Defendants be forever
barred and estopped from having or
claiming any right, title or interest
in or to the above described real
property and asking for the costs
of this action against whomsoever
may wrongfully defend herein. A
copy of the petition Is filed for you.
And unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the sec
ond day of the January Term, A..
D., 1911, of the said Court, which
will commence at DEBORAH, Iowa on
the 30th day Of January, A. d. 1911,
default will be entered against you
and judgment rendered thereon.
FRANK SAYRE,
52-4 Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
Free Gifts to Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past, we will continue
to present the Public Opinion free of
charge to all Winneshiek county
brides who live In the county, for one
year. II you have been recently
married, send us your name and ad-
dress and we will send You the paper
one year free. II.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18

DIR. sToCKDALE wants every person
who suffers from chronic disease-it makes
no difference how bad the case, or how long
they have suffered. to call and consult him.
He will make thorough examination Of
their case, tell exactly what can be done,
whether they are durable or not how long
1t will require and all about 1t. He treats
only chronic diseases. He has devoted
twenty years Of his life to the study and
treatment Of diseases of the Stomach, Liver
Bowels and Kidneys; Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Constipation and Diabetes; Heart and Nerve
Troubles. Rheumatism, Chronic Catarrh in
all its forms-in fact all Chronic Diseases.
DIR. sToCKDALE has a system of treat.
ment which he bell, yes is the best known
fos chronic diseases. He is able to cure
many cases that have resisted other treat.
ments-that are considered incurable. He
wants 1t distinctly understood that he does
'ot undertake any case that he thinks is
ncurable, and will tell the patient candidly
when he has made the examination.
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR
NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL WEAKNESS
OF MEN. WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON. CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND ADVICE FREE OF
CHARGE.
If for any reason you cannot call or visit
him personally, write him for an examina-
ton blank at his home office.
Address
DIR. B. A. sTocKDALE,
Utica Building, Des Moines, Iowa.
fBThe Doctor can be seen in his once In
Des Moines, on Fridays and Saturdays or by
psctal appointment
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
Rheumatism Relieved in 6 Hours

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
in a few hours. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and effective.
1t removes the cause and the disease
quickly disappears. First dose bene-
fits. 75c and 800. Sold by r. A.
Egbertson, Druggist. ASS mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18

When buying cough medicine
for children bear in mind that
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is
most effectual for colds. Group and
whooping cough and that 1t contains
no harmful drug. Fer sale by all
medicine dealers. Jan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
For LaGrippe Coughs

and Stuffy Colds.
Take Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
gives quick relief and expels the
cold from your system. 1t contains
no opiates, is safe and sure. A. A.
Engbertson. Jan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court, State of
Iowa, in and for Winneshiek county,
January Term, A. D., 1911.
John e. Johnson and Mary Ann
Johnson, Plaintiffs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18

Samson would not have lost his
hair II he had not first lost his head.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18

Some men are willing the other
fellow shall be the hero and get the
Applause.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01

them In a terrific struggle. The Span
ish fire was heavy, but inaccurate. and
the Gloucester, therefore, escaped sink
ing. Her six Founders wrought fear
full havoc with the two torpedo boats.
First the Pluton staggered and ran
ashore after less than half an hours
exchange of shots, and then, smashed
by the Gloucester's projectiles. the
Furor caught fire. One gun crew after
a.other was shot down, and in short
time the vessel ran up the white flag
Wainwright was the executive officer
of the battleship Maine when that yes
sci was blown up in Havana harbor.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01
A Unique Experiment.

Potatoes, pears and pork are the
three P's OH which Mayor Lew Shank
of Indianapolis rests his claim to mu-
nicipal, state and national gratitude.
They are the food products which he
has endeavored to reduce in price by
going to producers and inducing them
to send directly to market without call
ing in the services of middlemen. He
began with potatoes, continued with
pears and went on to pork. Apples
were also mentioned as coming within
the list of food commodities that the
mayor believed could be handled di-
rectly. The mayor said food prices
were too high in Indianapolis and
should come down.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01
The "Second Coronation"

The great durbar of India, sometimes
referred to as the second coronation,
and which is even more elaborate than
the coronation in London, is scheduled
to begin on Dec. I, the king g-emperor
and queen empress being due to arrive
in Delhi on the morning of that day.
They will be met by Lord and Lady
Hardinge, the governors and the heads
Of the provincial administration of In
dia. Then follow Il strenuous ten days
for their majesties. In the afternoon
of the Sth and 9th the king-emperor
will receive visits from India's chiefs
and will lay the memorial stone of the
late King Edward. His majesty on
Dec. II will present colors to three
British and two Indian regiments.
On the following day the durbar will
take place in the presence of hun
dred thousand persons. The next day
King George will receive the volunteer
and native officers of the Indian army,
There will be grand review of troops
on the morning of the 14th. Their
majesties will go in state procession
through the city on Dec. 16.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01
The Reichstaq Election.

The general election for the German
reichstag is now exciting the German
capital. All the parties and groups
were well prepared for battle month
ago. AS the result of rumor the Vor-
warts printed to the effect that the
government, wishing to secure ma
iority for the Conservative groups
had warned the latter to be ready for a
surprise" general election. There are
no fewer than fifteen Parties and
groups represented in the imperial
legislature. divided into the right. cen
ter and left. The parties of the right
are the Conservatives, the imperial
Conservatives, the agrarians and four
groups Of the anti-Semites. The cen
ter consists of the Roman Catholic
party. the political representatives Of
the papal church in Germany, where
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01
BY HI. C. WELLS


I and the whole blessed secret of flying
lost up here on the roof of every
where.
Lets see.' He fell to studying the
drawings and comparing them with
the photographs. They puzzled him.
Half of them seemed to be missing.
He tried to imagine how they fitted to-
gether and found the effort too much
for his mind.
Its trying" said Bert. Il wish Id
been brought up to the engineering. If
| could only make it out!'
He got more and more perplexed up
there among the clouds as to what he
should do with this wonderful find of
his. At any moment, so far as he
knew, he might descend among he
knew not what foreign people.
It's the chance of my life" he said.
1t became more and more manifest
to him that it wasn't. Directly
come down they'll telegraph-put it in
the papers. Butteridge II know of it
and come along on my track.
Wouldn't do. What's the good of
thinking of it," He proceeded slowly
and reluctantly TO replace the But
teridge papers in his pockets and port
folio as he found them. He became
aware of splendid golden light upon
the balloon above him and of new
warmth in the blue dome of the sky
He stood up and beheld the sun. a
great ball of binding gold. setting
upon tumblcd sea of gold edged
crimson and purple clouds. strange
and wonderful beyond imagining
Eastward cloudand stretched forever
darllling blue. and it seemed to Bert
the whole round hemisphere Of the
world was under his eyes.
Down went the sun and down-not
diving steeply. but passing northward
as it sank-and then suddenly daylight
and the expansive warmth of daylight
had gone altogether. and the index of
the statoscope quivered over to DE
Scente."
Now what's going to 'appen?" said
Bert.
He found the cold. gray cloud will
dernesS rising toward him with a wide,
slow stcadiness. Abruptly the sky was
hidden, the last vestiges of daylight
gone, and he was falling rapidly in an
evening twilight through whirl OF
fine snowflakes that streamed past him
toward the zenith, that drifted in upon
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01
Women of Six States Votinu,

Suffragists throughout the country
are rejoicing over their victory in Cal
ifornia, which will enable the women
of Los Angeles to decide the result of
the mayoraty election on Dec. =.
More than 10000 women are expected
TO vote in the city. The Socialists are
making herculean efforts to capture
good part of the votes of the fair sex
for their candidate, job Hartman.
Mayor George Alexander is the good
government aspirant for reelection,
and his workers are carrying their
campaign TO the homes of the new vot-
erS
1t has been year of progress for
the advocates of votes for women.
Some big men have come out openly
and eSpoused their cause, and leaders
in the movement have been declaring
that the time is not far distant when
their victory will be general. In addi-
ton to California. the women have
won the ballot in Washington, Utah,
Colorado. Idaho and Wyoming.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-12-01
The Peabody Fund.

For more than forty years the Pea
body fund, founded by George Pea
body, the famous philanthropist of the
nineteenth century. has been doing its
good work among educational institu-
tons of the south. Now it is to be all
distributed and its trustees discharged
Of their duties, according to recent an
nouncement. The sum remaining is
about 81 100000. which will be distrib
uted among eleven southern states.
The Peabody educational fund was
founded in 1867 by Mr.. Pea body for
the purpose of promoting intellectual,
moral and industrial education in the
most destitute portion of the southern
states" 1t amounted to more than
$1,000, 900 and was the first of the gifts
of millions to charitable and education
al causes.