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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
BIG TRANSFER SYSTEM.
Hart Parr Works at Charles City to
Cover Sixty Acres With
Immense Plant.

Negotiations were closed in Chi
cago last week, when the officials of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway and the Illinois Central rail-
way signed a contract, the purpose of
which is, to afford the Hart Parr Co.,
of this city the most complete and
extensive transfer system enjoyed by
any industrial concern west of the
Great Lakes. Taking into consider
alton the trackage already within
the works, the Hart Parr Co. will
command the use of two miles of
switching tracks and transfer lines.
For its present needs and neces-
stiles the trackage now afforded the
Hart Parr Co. is nearly adequate,
and were it not for the fact that
great expansion of the works to eight
or ten times their present size, is
anticipated, no expensive trackage
system would have been evolved.
With the introduction of the new
transfer system of main lines, tracks
and connecting switches, however,
the frame work of the plan may be
easily understood as enclosing about
sixty acres of ground, all available
for building sites, and over which
large number of independent tracks
will be laid, from time to time, each
one supplying the needs of a build
ing as the company expands east
ward, covering the entire area COM
pretended by this huge transfer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
JUDGE ExCORIATES PRISONER.
Man Who Shot Up Mason City Court
Room Given Indeterminate Term
Not to Exceed Thirty Years.

Mason City, Dec. 1S.-"You have
the kindness of almighty God and
the science Of the surgeons to thank
for your miraculous recovery from
the effects of the shooting" were
the remarks made by Judge Clark to
Robert Gable in pronouncing his
sentence. Il do not know what the
result of this affair will be on you,
but hope it will improve your ways.
1t is not within the province of this
court to determine the length of the
sentence which shall be given you,
though, according to an amendment
of the statute it is provided that the
punishment for one under 80 shall
not exceed thirty years in the peni-
Tertiary"
This was the substance of the pre-
lude to the sentence IN the court
years at hard labor in the reforma-
tory at Anamosa. Throughout the
entire proceeding Gable stood with
out wincing and spoke only when
answering that he was % years OF
age.
The sentence comes as the result
of his pleading guilty. He plead
guilty to the charge of assault with
intent to murder Drexel Kibbling.
The second charge, that OF assault
with intent to murder Policeman
Thomas Lock, was dismissed.
According to the statute now Gable
can receive any sentence that the
board of parole wish to give him,
not to exceed thirty years. The length
of the sentence will be determined
by his conduct while in the peniten-
tiary. Gable was taken to Anamosa
today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
Novel POINTS ARE INVOLVED.
Interesting Case Argued Before
Judge HObson i'm Chickasaw
County Court.

A very interesting law point was
raised in Judge Hobson's court at
New Hampton yesterday and as the
ruling made involves considerable
real estate in this county and several
is described as follows:
DIETRICH Gerkin was a very sue
cessful German farmer and in the
counties of Floyd and Chickasaw
held and owned several hundred
acres of land. After DIETRICH Ger
kin's death the will disclosed that
he had given all his property, as a
life estate, to his widow, cutting off
his two sons Henry and Richard, and
a daughter, Mrs. John Bissonnett,
now deceased, with small yearly an
nuities.
Shortly after her husbands death
Mrs. DIETRICH Gerkin became of un-
sound mind, and before she had
chosen, as the law provides, whether
she would accept the life estate
granted by her deceased husband or
take her dover right as a widow,
which amounts to one-third of the
estate. The question naturally arose
at Mrs. Gerkin's death, which occur
red two years ago, just what her in
terests in the estate were.
Henry and Richard Gerkin began
action in the Chickasaw county court
asking that they each be given a one
third interest in the one-third inter
est which they claimed their de
ceased mother should have had in
their fathers estate.
The point was argued on a demur-
rer yesterday before Judge Hobson,
Attorney j. c. Campbell of this city
appearing for DIETRICH Gerkin's heirs
by will, they being his grandchildren
and Attorney M. E. Geiser of New
Hampton appearing for the plaintiff
Judge Hobson ruled on the demur.
rer sustaining the contention of At.
torney Geiser which allows the direct
heirs of DIETRICH Gerkin to partici.
pate in the property of their mother
The case may yet go to the supreme
court of Iowa. The law points in.
volved are novel ones and the case
will be watched with interest by the
attorneys of the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
Boy Gets 115 Shot in Body.

Maynard News: While out hunt
ing and trapping last Saturday after
noon Homer Bum was accidentally
shot by Leo Nichols. The fact are
about as follows: The boys were in
the Ed. Talcott field north of town,
looking after their traps. Homer
was about five rods ahead of Leo
when the latter thought he saw a
rabbit and cooked his gun, and he
thinks that he must have slipped on
some ice and in this way discharged
the gun, the charge striking Homer
The charge scattered from the small
of his back down about half way to
his knees, something like about lis
shot taking effect. He was taken to
his home and physician called, who
extracted the shot and made him as
comfortable as possible, but for sew
eral days he was in a serious condi-
ton on account of bits of his cloth
ing being driven in with the shot
However he is getting along nicely
now and will be laid up but a short
time. 1t was a close call and an ex'
perience that both the boys will re.
member for a long time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
A WISE FARMER.
Uses Home Paper to Advertise His
Products.

There is a wise farmer living in
a certain neighborhood in Iowa. He
believes that a farmer can make ad-
vertising pay in the local newspaper.
When he is ready to market his hogs
he does not run around to the buy
ers. He inserts a local in his home
paper and the buyer goes to see him.
Each one knows that the other wants
those hogs so he offers the highest
possible price. And the farmer gets
the top of the market. He uses the
same plan when his cattle are ready
to market, and when he wants to buy
horse or a cow he does the same.
Instead of losing valuable time rid
ing through the country looking for
what he wants, the men, who have
the horses or cows to sell come to see
him. 1t is needless to say this farm
err is making money, and is not pay
ing interest on a mortgage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
THE RED CROSS SEAL.

I'm little, but / travel far,
My mission is to lessen grief,
To search among the plaques that are
And Danish from the world their
chief.
However poor you chance to be,
Or young or old or weak or strong,
Your servant l will gladly be,
So that you too may help along.
] help to rid the world of dread,
To darkened places | give light;
] lift up many wearied head,
am a watchman in the night.
] bring a message of good cheer,
/ preach the creed of brotherhood
] show the way and make it clear.
My object is the common good.
i lift the fallen, aid the weak,
! watch beside the infants cot;
] bring the color to his cheek,
Who languishes where hope is not
l swing the gates of gloom ajar.
] help to make the future bright
I'm little, but l travel far;
! am a Waterman in the night.
S. E. Kiser
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
An 5000 Parsonage.

Mason City, Iowa, Dec. 18.-The
new Methodist Episcopal parsonage
in this city, erected and furnished
at a cost of $4,000 was dedicated
last week, Pastor DR.. L. c. Clark
and his wife keeping open house
from 1880 until 1890 O'Clock. Pos
sibiy 400 people called during the
evening. Gates orchestra provided
the music and ice cream, waters and
coffee were served. This new build
ing is considered one of the finest
parsonages in the Upper Iowa Con-
ference.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
An Alarm at Night

that strikes terror to the entire
household is the loud, hoarse and
metallic cough of Group. No mis-
tking it, and fortunate then the
lucky parents who keep Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound on hand.
H. w. Casselman, Canton, N. Y,
says: 1T is worth it's weight in
gold. Our little children are trou-
bled with Group and hoarsness, and
all We give lem is Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. I always have
a bottle of it in the house. R. A.
Engbertson. Dec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
Accident Mt Preston.

The new Carnegie library and city
hall under construction at Preston
Mimi, collapsed suddenly on Monda!
afternoon, causing hundreds of dol
lars worth of damage. The entire
west wall of the building which /!
of concrete and on foundation o
reinforced concrete, had just beer
inspected by state officers and de
clared o. X. This wall was ovel
the new cells of the city Jail and i
is thought the foundation had no
been laid deep enough to support thu
upper stories of the building. NJ
M. Blunt, a hardware man in the
town and member of the city coun
Gil, was just in the act of climbing
up ladder to the top story wher
the building collapsed. He was
threwn to the ground but escaped
with a few bruises and scratches
Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Bids will be accepted for the con-
struction of brick and stone church
building, to be erected on Waterloo
Ridge, Allamakee county, by the
undersigned, up to Jan. Is, 1912.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the residence of the undersigned,
or will be sent to responsible parties.
Bids will be accepted for the build
ing as a whole or in part. Right to
reject any or all bids reserved.
John Thompson, Foreman,
o. c. Flatberg, Secretary,
1913 Spring Grove, Mimi, r. 3.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20
Plymouth Rock Prize Winners.

Stoddard's Barred Plymouth Rocks
won 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, 1st pen
at the Winneshiek Co. Fair, also 1st
End, 3rd ceckerel, LIST, pullet and 1st
pen at the DEBORAH Poultry Show
We have a few cockerels for sale
bred from the same pens as these
mentioned above, which we will sell
reasonable, quality considered. These
birds will score 90 or beLter, and il
mated to females of good quality
will produce prize winners for next
winters show. E. j. Stoddard & SON
West DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20

Il had been troubled with consti-
patton for two years and tried all of
the best physicians in Bristol, Tenn,
and they could do nothing for me-"
writes Thos. E. Williams, Middle
boro, KY. 1.-TWO packages of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
cured me-" For sale by all medi-
cine dealers. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20

DO not forget that We are SELL
ing sewing machines which will
make a fine Christmas present for
your wife or daughter, a Standard,
New Home, Domestic, Wheeler &
Wilson and the Singer. Fred j.
Rosenthal. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20

Without opiates or harmful drugs
of any kind Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound stops coughs and cures
colds Do not accept any substitute.
r. A. Engbertson. Dec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-20

Remember that X. A. Wick
sells the famous Free Sewing Ma
chine. TIT
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

The Eagle handles nothing but bond ed whIskes. With one exception No. Monogram. A distilled product is ne cessarIly pure. All bonded whiskies are distilled, and when something is pure. nothing can be purer
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

Goods shipped to all parts of Alaska, and delivered to any part of the city by the Royal Fruit Company.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Assianment Of Judament.

T. NJ. Gloves to Mrs. T NJ. Cloves Assigns judgment vs. Anvil Hydrauli, X Drainage Co. for S4.0O0. June II 1911.
 Revocation of Power of Attorney
 Louis Mounlet to Bertha IT, Walthcr July II, 1911.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
FIRST CYCLONE IN
 HISTORY PACIFIC

reached here, a funny noise was heard that seemed to strike fear in the hearts of those who were watching its ap- proach.
 When the vortex or apex uf th. cyclone bounded down in ,he heart of the town it took buildings and people right up into the air. Houses and business blocks collapsed under the great suction or force of the cyclone and two men were killed hy falling debris which filled the air for several minutes. After the cyclone passed off into the distance, the whole business section of the town was a heap of r1lipG
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
CHANGE IN MEAT PRICES.

In order that this branch may rc- spond to the change in outside prices on fresh meats. on and after August l. 1911 the wholesale prices win br as follows:
 Beef by the side 23iac.
 Mutton by the carcas 23tgc.
 Mutton by the side Poe.
 This Is an advance uu beef of one cent per ID. and a reduction on mut- ton of one and one-half cents p,r 10. by the carcas. There will be no change in the retail prices.
 PACIFIC COLD STORAGE co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
MATTERS 0F RECORD
Deed.

Michael Young to August Hom- berger Good Hope and Eureka Benches on right limit of Newton Gulch NJ. 1 and St Anthony Bench on left limit of Newton Gulch No. l. July l3 1911
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

The Nugget is an ideal home paper.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
CHOLERA BREAKS
 OUT IN NEW YORK
Nugget Special serN ice.

Nugget Special Service.
 NEW YORK, July 1S.-The dreaded cholera has made its appearance here in the city despite the strict watch made by the Marine Hospital Corps to keep it out.
 Yesterday three deaths were re- ported and fifteen cases were being treatd half of which, it is believed will prove fatal. How the cholera got into the country is a mystery, for out side of a death that happened to an Italian several days ago, nothing of the germ has been seen. The authorities burned everything n the form of clothing and had the remains cremated of that isolated case. but it's appear ance here in the city is a serious
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
PRINCE OF WALES
 TO VISIT AMERICA

people of America will be given a chance to entertain the seventeen year-old son of King George. who is expected to be married after he com pletes his present tour. or during his eighteenth year.
 Great preparations will he made to entertain the young prince, but he will visit Canada first then make a tour of the United States according to the present plans. pr itinerary of his tour.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Service.

ELCENTRo, Cal. July l7 The first cyclone in the history of the Pacific coast struck this town today and has left in it's wake two citizens killed out right and the husin"ss section heap of ruins.
 Early this morning out of a sultry sky came a peculiar looking cloud in the distance which approached the town. and 1t looked like a huge funnel with the point extending toward the earth. Every little while the Ioint of the funnel would hit the earth then bound back like rubber ball l. came toward the town and before it
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. the oldest company in America. holds the largest fund for dividends to be paid in 1911 st3.539,- 333 00. Don't insure until you have seen W. W. Sale, special agent
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

matter.
 Experts are being hurried here from Washington to treat the cases and prevent its spreading for the germs are deadly and should an epi- dcmic once start here in New York the death roll would amount way into the thousands.
 The entire health machinery of both the city and the government has been set in motion to fight the cholera, and vessels coming and returning from foreign shores will be subjected to strict quarantine regulations. for Flu rope is fearful of an invasion.
 Plums, peaches and cherries at Royal Fruit Company.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Service.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Word has been received by the State Depart ment that Prince Edward, the present Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne will make a tour of the world. He will embark at once to be gone nearly year. and during his tour of the globe will pay a visit to the United States.
 The announcement coming as it has through official circles means that the
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

Brand new cigars fin sos and 1O0s. Lovera, optimo. Fl Rayo. Carabana. Juan de Fuca, Arthurs and owls. Sew ard Com1 Go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-16
MARINE BAND Is
PROVING POPULAR
Big Crowd Hears Program at Watch
Tower Last Evening-Sliss
Granting Sings Tonight.

Those who went to the Watch Tow
er last night to hear Delano's Chicago
marine band were treated to a neIcel-
lent entertainment Mr.. Delano has
succeeded to a remarkable degree IN
effecting happy medium between the
light, airy style Of the Italian and the
heavy, sonorous music of the German,
and it is one that readily catches an
audience.
The program for this evenings con
cert consists Of selections from the
Italian, and 1t will be interesting to
note Mr.. Delano's interpretations. Miss
Ferne Granting expects to be able to
appear this evening. Her inability to
appear last evening was a great dis
appointment to herself. Her selection
for this evening win be the "Arcadian
Waltz song.
Friday OF this week viii be chill
dren's day st the Tower, and all chill
dren under II years Of age are to be
admitted free. Mr.. Delano, who was
formerly q teacher In Rock Island
county, is fond Of children, and hopes
that large numbers OF them will be on
hand. He will select musical numbers
especially suited to TIE appreciation OF
the children, and they are promised
a good entertainment, especially at the
afternoon program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-16
ON THE BRIDGE

struck it near the middle and it was
gone before Gordon realized what
had happened.
For a second he remained stricken
into inaction. When he structure
had fallen from it's supports and
bouyantly come to the surface after
the first plunge, he saw the woman
still clinging to the post. She seemed
to have remained on the top side of
the destroyed structure, and as yet
had not suffered greatly.
The team vas sent flying down a
side road parallel with the stream.
In five minutes Gordon was abreast
Of the swiftly floating bridge. He
leaned out and called at the top Of
his voice: Hold fast! I'll get you
of somehow"
The woman waved a hand feebly to
signify that she had heard him. The
team went on at the speed OF the
wind. Half a mile down stream he
terked his horses to a sudden stop
and sprang out on the spongy sod.
A hundred yards above the bridge
had become entangled in a tree top
and was swinging out of the main
current toward shore. 1t paused
dizzily in an eddying circle. Gordon
could see the woman in the same
position that she had at first occupied.
He looked about Tor material TOT
an improvised raft. Nothing was in
sight and he was about TO pull OF his
coat and swim to the rescue when the
bridge again swung out and went on.
Gordon sprang back to his vehicle
and followed in pursuit, calling as he
went: Keep up your courage, there
is still hopel"
This time there was no response. It
was evident that the strain had been
too great and the woman had lasped
into Inconsistencies. The bridge ca
reened around the bend and once or
twice threatened TO capsize
Gordon ran along the edge OF the
food. his team following in the more
elevated highway q few yards back.
He called encouragement as he ran.
It required so much effort to keep Up
with the bridge and its human
freight that he had no time 10 Felect
his way through the tangles Of bushes
and briars and ip few moments was
| in sad plight. But he kept on witt
no thought but the rescue Of tne help
less woman.
A half mile farther on the bridge
grounded against an island OF bushes
I on 8 slight elevation. In a moment
/ II swung shoreward and came 10 a
/ dead stop Go don could see the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-16

your heart. dear" looking steadily
into his eyes. do you think that you
would continue to love me when l am
old. faded withered-love me as you
do now-as know you do?"
Il do"
Il know Il IS extremely selfish of
me to be SO exacting when ! can DO
no more for myself than give you my
sacred word that shall be loving and
faithful TO the end, as I require Of
you; somehow | think I know myself,
but" she broke of with a CULVER.
In moment she had recovered and
was smiling up at him. Come back
this time tomorrow evening" she
said, land then / will be able to give
you my answer one way or the other.
Gordon was on his way back when
the crashing storm had interrupted
his train OF thought He was within
two miles Of home now, and the girl
Of his affection lived a mile of. at
right angles on beautiful country
lane.
It was then mid-afternoon and he
had planned TO drive home and at the
appointed hour go over to the
Stewart home to hear the words that
were to make him happy for life-or
otherwise. He was not sure what
the answer would be. but Ike all
young lovers he had hope.
At this junction there was q re-
newal OF the storms fury. The
clouds opened and a very deluge OF
rain obscured his vision. He stopped
the horses and peeped out OF "a small
opening IN the covering. In every
direction there was water-water.
Just ahead q ravine was filled 70
the top OF the banks with q muddy,
driftcapped torrent, the like Of which
he had never before seen there. This
ravine was spanned by an old-style,
covered wooden bridge. with the
floor a foot OF so above the level OF
the banks Gordon had to cross that
bridge to reach home
II had not occurred TO him that he
might be unable to do SO. His only
| thought was TO race across az quickly
as possible and get out of the awful
storm. whereupon he dashed his
| horses and sent them forward with a
rush. but within g few rods they
came back on their launches and
stood nervously paving.
Again he looked out and was hor-
! rifed 70 see that in the few minutes
during which his attention had been
diverted the stream had mounted TO
/ the lower plsnks OF the bridge and
already the approach was under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-16
The Theatre

George c. Tyler, managing director
Of Liebler & Co, has returned from
four months abroad, with the news
mat all the French stars are learning
English and preparing for an American
invasion. For this, Nine. Simone is
responsible. The lady, who is the
daughter, in-law of former President of
France Cashier Perier, knows English,
and is coming over in a few weeks to
appear in English-speaking parts
three of them. The plays will be Henri
Bernstein's The Thief" and The