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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
MUCKRAKER AT HOPKINTON.
Chicago Paper Sends Man to dig"
on Ed. Merriam but His Mis-
sion Was FruitleSs.

Hopkinton entertained a real live
muckraker on Saturday and Sum
day He came here as the represen-
tative of the Chicago Journal to
trace up the lie and character of
c. E. Merriam from the time Of his
birth to mans estate, to see If there
is cloud on the Merriam 'scutcheon,
to find a black mark or a piece of
deviltry or some wrongdoing on the
part Of Merriam that might be mag
nified against him for the purpose
Of the campaign now going forward
in Chicago. The Journal, in its
early days a republican paper of the
Gibraltar type that furnished in
spiration to those of the faith in
the old days, is now a democratic
sheet and the official organ of the
gang" in the wicked city. 1t is of
course opposed to the election of
Merriam as mayor of the city, for
he stands for the elimination of
graft, the suppression of crime, and
higher efficiency for Office holders.
He made a splendid campaign for
the republican nomination and was
successful in the face of great OPP
position on the part of the old in
terests. He had back of his move
ment the better citizenship of Chi
cago and those business interests
that have been hoping against hope
for years to get out from under the
CALLING yoke of the gang.
Our friend, the Muckraker, frank
ly stated his purpose in coming
here and was considerably disap-
pointed that he was unable to light
upon a single valid lead for mucky
article. He found every man, wo-
man and child on the townsite ex-
tolling his proposed victim. There
was not a man who could recall a
single breath of suspicion against
the Merriam record. His life has
been an open book for the perusal
of muckrakers.-Ho Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
City Electrician Killed.

Harold e. Grey, city electrician,
met a tragic death about 9:20
o'clock Monday morning, by being
electrocuted while assisting in re-
moving some wires so that house,
which was being moved through the
streets, could pass under without
damaging the wires. He received
charge of $500 volts of electri-
city. Death was practically instan-
taneous. Mr.. Grey and Forest F.
Hughes, the assistant electrician,
were at work lifting four wires,
which hang over the street in front
of the j. F. Coy residence, at the
corner of Second street and Second
avenue, S. W., one block south of
the First Presbyterian church.-In-
dependence B. j.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
Surprise For DIR. Hutchinson.

Dr. L. S. Hutchinson had birth
day anniversary On the second of
March, and although he is not easily
surprised he was a little up set, {"
when on going home in the evening
he found a number of friends had
preceded him to the house. The
doctor soon recovered, shook hands
all round. and was informed by his
wife that it was his birthday ami
versary and the friends had been in
vited in to take dinner with him.
1t was very pleasant affair and
DR.. Hutchinson was presented with
a piece of nice furniture as re-
minder of the occasion and a token
of esteem. After few pleasant
hours the guests returned home
wishing for Mr.. Hutchinson many
happy returns.-Elgin Echo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
The Tramp Problem Again.

Tramps are numerous, so numer-
Gus that the city authorities of
Parkersburg are seriously contem-
plating buying several carloads Of
rock, a few balls and chains, bas-
ket of bread and side dishes for
water for these gentry when they
hit the town to amuse themselves
over. The marshal will be instruct
ed to lead them gently to the rock
pile and require them to break stone
for ten days, giving them as COM
pensation meals of bread and water,
mixing them with water and bread
to change the monotony. In the
meantime If you want to hire man
to do a days work, they are all too
busy, haven't time, maybe come next
week.-Eclipse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
Mrs. Chris. Wangsness.

On March 1st the death angel en-
tered the home CT Chris Wangsnes
when his wife, Brita Wagnsnes, was
called to her Heavenly home. Only
Tour weeks ago his mother, who
lived with him, was laid to rest,
thus the death OF his wife at this
time comes as a double affection.
Brita Wangsnes was born in Vik.
Sogn, Norway, April 30, 1885, and
came to America in 1867.
On Dec. %, 1858 she was united
IN marriage to Christ Wangsnes to
which union were born six children.
one boy and five girls. Her only
son, liver, died three years ago. The
five girls are Tena, at home, Mrs.
liver Hopperstad, Mrs. N A. Iver-
son of Ridgeway, Mrs. John Linde
of DEBORAH and Mrs. S. j. Fretheim
of Plentywood, Mont
She has lived with her husband
on the farm south of here until
three years ago when they moved to
Ridgeway.
She was taken sick January 81
and was buried on March 4th in the
Lincoln church cemetery. The fun
eral services were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. Tn. Nilsson.
Life will never be quite the same
to those who knew her, while those
who were nearest to her will long
for her with unutterable longings-
long for a mothers counsel and ad-
vice, and a wife's gentle and loving
sympathy.
Besides her husband and children
she leaves to mourn her loss a
brother at Capron, ILL.,, and a sister
in Norway.-Ridgeway Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
WINNESHIEK PIONEERS.
We'll Known Residents of the COun-
ty. Who Have Passed Away
During Past Few Days.
Albert Nj. Mckay.

Mrs. Lewis Holcomb received
word last week of the death at his
home in Olympia, Wash, on the Sd
inst, of her only brother, Albert NJ.
Mckay. He was born at Waterford,
Erie County, Pennsylvania January
Z, 1871 coming to Iowa with his
parents in 1855 and locating at
Freeport, soon afterward coming to
DEBORAH, when Mr.. Mckay entered
the Office of the DEBORAH Republi-
can as apprentice, later working at
the same trade in Waukon until
1863, when he enlisted in Company
d, 9Th Iowa Cavalry under Capt.
I. w. Burdick, serving in the cam
paign against the Indians in North
Dakota until his enlistm ent expired,
when he returned to DEBORAH and
remained in the employ of the Re-
publican until 1879, then going to
st. Paul. He held position with
the Pioneer Press for many years,
returning here some twelve years
ago, working in this and other Of
hces for a year or two, when he
went to Olympia, where he has
since lived. He was married to
Amanda J. Merriam October 81, 1874
and six children was born to them,
all of whom survive. together with
three sisters, Mrs. Della Holcomb
OF this city, Mrs. Maggie Tubbs of
Florida and Mrs. Lizzie West of
Superior, Wis. Mr.. Mckay was a
faithful and industrious citizen and
will be remembered by all who knew
him for his kindly nature and gen.
ial disposition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
MAY Organize Bush League.

Mason City, Ia, March 14.-In
all probability a bush base ball
league will be organized in this city.
Letters have been received from a
number of representative of clubs,
and it is their desire to have a meet
management of the Eldora team has
suggested a session to be held in
this city soon with representatives
from Eldora, Humboldt, Charles
City, Clear Lake and Mason City.
The fans in this city are decidedly
in favor of the project.
Why can't DEBORAH get in on this?
We ought to have base ball here
this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
Mrs. Peter Meyer.

Mrs. Barbara Meyer died at her
home in this city Saturday even
ing, March 4th, 1911, after an ill
ness of several months.
Barbara Schmidt was born in
Pittlingen, Prussia, December 8,
1929. She came to America at the
age of seven years to Butler, Penn
sylvania.
She was married to Peter Meyer,
June 18th, 1849, and came with
him to Iowa in the spring of 1854
and located on a homestead three
miles southwest Of Calmar, where
she resided until about five years
ago. when Cher husband having
died) she moved to Calmar. She
was the mother of eleven children,
all of whom are living: John, Cres-
co; Katherine (Mrs. Lipp). Du-
buque; Mary (Mrs. Goite); Joseph,
Nicholas and Peter, Calmar; Jacob,
Salt Lake City, Utah; Barbara (Mrs.
Waumbacher) and Michael. Du-
buque; Margaret, Waterloo; Louis,
Calmar; all of whom were present
at the last sad rites except Jacob.
Hers was a grand character, a
splendid example of lovely and true
wOmanhood. The teachings she gave
her children, the example her daily
life set to others must bear some
influence. She was an earnest and
devout christian and church work
er. In the early days when no
church was nearer than five miles,
she would walk the distance regu-
larly, with child in her arms and
often leading another, to attend
mass, surely she must be entitled to
the blessings of eternal life. On
this earth where she once dwelt she
will be missed by her children, by
her neighbors and friends and by
her pastor.
The funeral services were held in
the Catholic church here last Tues
day morning at nine o'clock, Father
Ryan officiating, and her body plac-
ed at rest at Fort Atkinson, beside
that of her husband. Peace be with
her.-Calmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
City Water is Bad.

Usage, Mar. 13.-Recently samples
of water from the wells of this city
were sent to C. ~ Kinney, state
chemist, and after making a care
full examination he says that they
are contaminated and they are in
even worse condition than a year
ago. The present system of sewer
age in this city is to pipe it into
old wells and into crevices of the
rocks until the condition is not sur
prisingly obnoxious. There is hard
~ any doubt that a proper system
of sewerage will be put in this sum
mer and an estimate has already
been secured of the possible cost.
This will range from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
Iowa and Denmark.

Were Iowa as densely populated
as is Denmark, we would have a
population CT 6,750,000, instead of
2,250,000; yet Denmark, in addition
to supporting this vast population,
exports an average of nine dollars
worth of foodstuffs for every acre
Of land under cultivation. With a
better soil and far more favoring
climate, does Iowa export this much
foodstuff for every acre she has
under cultivation, even though sup
porting one-third as great popula-
ton at home?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
"The Waterloo Way"

Sunday was set as the time for
the dedication of the new Waterloo
Methodist church which cost
$4,000, but early Sunday morning
it took fire and was badly burned
the loss reaching about $4,000 on
the building, and the new pipe or
gan costing $4,000 was ruined. The
Waterloo Way was put in effect
and at the opera house the congre-
cation raised the money to make
the repairs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
SCOVEL TO WATERLOO.
Little SOuthpaw, Formerly With
DEBORAH, to Bend En- Over For
Booster City.

Many Dyersville fans remember
wild Bill" Scovel, the plucky lit
tie southpaw who halls from the
woods of Clayton county, and who
ofticiated on the mound in a number
of games in Dyersville in past sea-
sons. Scovel has been signed by
Waterloo for the coming season. He
has been pitching for northeastern
Iowa clubs, Waukon, DEBORAH and
others and has been piling up quite
a record. He is a "heady" player,
has the goods, and local fans are
certain he will make good.-Dyers-
vile Commercial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
"HObOS" Are EnrOute.

The ground hog period has prac-
tically passed, the robin has made
e'ts appearance, boys are playing
y megs," but the one never failing
Ssign of spring has appeared upon
THE scene-behold the hobo. The
migrator has left his winter haunts
and is on the job with the march of
spring. Tramps have been making
their presence known in large num-
bers and from reports in papers in
other Iowa towns they are unusually
numerous this spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
The Bulldogs Revenge.

There was bulldog that followed
each auto
And acted and whined like no good
canine ought to;
Till at last chauffeur said, I'll
bet you a dollar
/ run down that cur" but alas the
dogs collar
Was filled full of spikes. They'd no
thought it was loaded
Until each one of his tires exploded.
Chicago News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
Candidate in Piano Contest.

Miss Clara Renaas is candidate
for the piano to be given away by
N. r. Croft in his piano contest, and
she will be very grateful to friends
who will vote for her, taking votes
for their purchases at this store. 4-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
A Special Medicine
for Kidney Ailments.

Many elderly people have found
in Foley's Kidney Remedy quick re-
lief and permanent benefit from
kidney and bladder ailments and
from annoying urinary irregularities
due to advancing years. Isaac N.
Regan, Farmer, Mo-, says: Foley
Kidney Remedy effected a complete
cure in my case and l want others
to know of it," r. A. Engbert-
son. Mar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

To Warren W. Scott, Defendant:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the
clerk of the District Court of Iowa,
in and for Winneshiek county, a pc
tition Of Samson Scott, plaintiff,
claiming of you the sum of three
hundred and fifty-six dollars and
sixteen cents together with interest
upon the same at the rate of twelve
per cent per annum from April 18th,
1911, as justly due plaintiff on a
certain promissory note executed by
you at upon November 10, 1889,
for two hundred dollars, and inter-
est. You are further notified that
writ of attachment has been issued
in said cause and that under and
by virtue thereof one X. l. Haugen,
as executor of the last will and tes-
lament of Edward r. Scott, de-
ceased, has been garnished as sup
posed debtor of yours, or as the Gus
todian of property supposed to be-
long to you, and that said garnishee
is required to appear before the dis
trict court of Winneshiek county,
Iowa, to be holden at DEBORAH, in
said county, commencing on the
18th day Of April, 1911, and answer
thereto.
An that unless you appear there
to and defend on or before noon OF
the second day of the April Term.
1911, Of said court, which will COM
mence on the 18th day of April,
1911, at the court house in DEBORAH.
Iowa, default will be entered against
you and judgment rendered there
on.
E. w. CUTTING,
11-4w Attorney for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
Foley Kidney Pills

: sNeutralize and remove the poi
sons that cause backache, rheuma-
tism, nervousness and all kidney
and bladder irregularities. They
build up and restore the natural ac-
ton of these vital organs. r. A
Engbertson. Mar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15
III I Had Eczema

I'd wash 1t away with that mild,
soothing liquid, ID. ID. d. Trial bot
tie 25c. Relieves all kinds OF skin
trouble, cleansing away the impure
ties and clearing up the complexion
as nothing else can.
Yes, of / had any kind OF skin
trouble I'd use ID. ID. d. E. J. Par
mans. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15

Cakes, nuts, candies, and deli
cacies of all kinds at the Ole Dotseth
bakery. Att.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15

One tablespoonful of ammonia to
quart of water will brighten gold
and silver.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-15

The automobile factories of Mich
gan employ $4,000 men in additit
to 10000 engaged in the manufa
ture of parts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Col. Marchand's Bride

Pray once before going to sea,
twice before battle and thrice before
marriage" runs the Spanish saw. AS
an explorer and a soldier, Col. Mar
chand has already made his name; he
has Just taken the third and greatest
risk under apparently propttious aus
pices. Mile. de Saint Roman, the
bride Of the hero Of B'ashoda, is a
soldiers daughter. Her father served
with distinction in the Crimean war.
Mile. de Saint Roman was one of the
little band Of Red Cross ladies' who
volunteered for Red Cross work in
Morocco during the recent military
operations. FOr the first time "a
French naval annals, female names
oficially figured as members Of a yes
sells crew, and their armlets, embroi-
dered with the symbolic anchor,
marked one more feminist record.
The old army surgeons shook their
heads at the idea, not Of tending
wounded Frenohmen, but Of ladies'
moving among tho fever-stricken col.
ored men so numerous in African
campaigns. They won't stay long"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
THE HOME
USE AND COMFORT ARE THE
GREAT ESSENTIALS.
Ideas of Simplicity Should Not Lead
One Into Buying What Is Crude
and clumsy-Harmonlous Ef.
fects Very Desirable.

Use and comfort are the great es-
sentials to be kept ever in mind when
selecting furniture. This remark may
seem obvious, and so It should be,
but when one sees the numerous
pieces Of useless bits of furniture clut.
tering up some of the modern homes,
the necessity for emphasizing this
fact is realized. And as to comfort,
we must remember there is such a
thing as being aesthetically as well as
physically comfortable. A chair for
example, must not only be we'll made
and thoroughly secure, but it must al
so appear so. The apparent lack of
substantially mars our aesthetic en-
Ioyment just as surely as does a shaky
chair lessen our physical comfort. The
selection of furniture is, indeed a sub
ject not to be entered into lightly or
unadvisedly.
A piece Of furniture should first be
considered in respect to its appear
ance and construction. We should
see that the furniture in question has
been made on sane lines, that are both
simple and graceful. We should no
ice whether or not the chair has been
well-proportioned If it seems to us
to be altogether pleasing to the eye,
we should then consider 1t with a
view to comfort Not infrequently a
chair will be ornamented where the
head would rest, or on the arms OF
the chair. The right use of all these
ornaments must, therefore, be consid-
cred. 1t is important to choose furni-
lure in relation to the room in which
It Is to be used, and in relation to the
other furnishings. Particularly in
small houses it is well to buy pieces
Of furniture to fit a particular space
Thus it is well to take measurements
before going to select the larger pieces
Of furniture, in order that there may
be as little waste space as possible.
1t is a wise plan in buying furniture
% observe the following rule: Do not
buy a costly kind of thing, but the
best Of its kind.
1t is very important to have all the
pieces of furniture proportionate to
one another. A heavy, cumbersome |
chair beside a frail table strikes a
false note. Just as a delicately de-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
You Never Can Tell.

A certain 'cellist was once snow
bound for three hours at a small rail
road station. He unpacked his cello
and played his dozen fellow-sufferers
a request program with the result that
one of them took him to Europe for a
year. You never can tell as you bear
your precious fddle-case through the
streets what magic easement may not
open on the foam (of steins), and
what fairy hand may not beckon you
within to do the one thing needful to
opus fifty-nine, or draw a valiant bow
in the battle of Schumann quintet
Robert H. Schauffler, in the Atlantic
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
MORNING DRESSES OF CREPE
Gowns Made of This Material Are
Charming In Their Sim
pIicIty.

Colored cotton crepe seems to have
been relegated to the realm of dress.
ing sacques and kimonos, but smart
morning dresses are being shown of
this material and are charming in
their simplicity.
One effective little frock was of del
icate mauve crepe. The skirt was
slightly gathered and three wide
folds were put on near the bottom to
resemble tucks. The soft girdle of
the same material was about three
inches wide, and the waist, which was
simply tucked, opened down the front
with crocheted buttons.
A fiat collar of the finest hand en-
broidery trimed the low cut neck and
this was repeated in the cuffs, which
effectively finished the elbow sleeves.
Taken altogether the dress was
simple, indeed, but very smart.
This crepe comes in a great many
shades, soft pinks, blues, browns and
all In the most beautiful tones.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
IN y "a Z, 7sy 81 n; YINFALLI5LG
Ra hu I ~ W. "a + kWS4 FOR WEAK
SORE EYES
PUT YOUTH ON HIS GUARD
Evidently Recital of Romance Long
Passed Made No Appeal to His
Feelings.

Charles" said a sharp-voiced wom-
an to her husband in a railway car
riage, do you know that you and l
once had romance in a railway car
riage?"
Never heard of it," replied Charles
In a subdued tone.
Il thought you hadn't; but don't you
remember, it was that pair of slippers
presented to you the Christmas be-
fore we were married that led to our
union? You remember how nicely
they fitted, don't you? Well, Charles,
one day when we were going to a pic
mic you had your feet upon a seat,
and when you were not looking took
your measure. But for that pair Of
slippers don't believe we'd have ever
been married"
A young unmarried man sitting by
Immediately took down his feet from
the seat.-Ideas Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

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When this pipe becomes clogged the
whole system becomes poisoned, oaus-
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suffers with constipation or any liver
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