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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
HANsON-JOHNsON NUPTIALs.
We'll Known Business Man Claims
Charming Young Lady as
Bride.

At four o'clock on last Thursday
afternoon, at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. II. p. Johnson on Wash
ington street, Rev. Otto Z. Schmidt
performed the ceremony which unit
ed for life two we'll known young
people of this city, Mr.. Edgar H.
Hanson and Miss Agnes Johnson.
Only the immediate relatives and a
few intimate friends witnessed the
ceremony, the contracting parties be-
ing attended by Mr.. Marcus Hanson,
brother OF the groom and Miss Gen
evieve Johnson, sister of the bride.
After the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served, and the happy cou-
pie departed on the evening train
for a honeymoon trip by rail and by
boat to Minneapolis, Chicago and
other cities. After their return home
they will reside on the west side,
north OF the J. j. Marsh home.
The bride is a most estimable
young lady of grace and refinement,
and the groom is a gentleman who
is esteemed by all who know him,
being member of the grocery firm
of Tracy & Hanson. 1t is a union
which has elected the hearty con-
CALCULATIONS of everyone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
South Dakota Horses Here.

VIM. Roman returned on Monday
with forty more of those fine horses
which the firm of Roman Bros. have
been picking up in South Dakota,
for the eastern trade. This makes
eight car loads shipped this summer,
most of them going to Berlin, New
Hampshire. NJ. F. Welsh has been
in South Dakota with Mr.. Roman
buying the horses. 1t is remarkable
the number of horses that pass in
and out of DEBORAH every year, for
the eastern market. DEBORAH has be-
come widely known as horse mar
ket.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Marriage This Evening.

This Wednesday evening, at the
new home which the groom has fitted
up for occupancy, 405 West Broad
way, will occur the marriage of Mr..
Sanford Grant to Miss Mabel Samuel
son, Rev. II. Grant, father of the
groom officiating. Both the bride and
groom are well and favorably known
in DEBORAH, where they have lived
for some years. The groom is a
member of the firm of Grant Bros,
painters and paper hangers, and a
splendid young man in every way.
His chosen bride enjoys wide
in DEBORAH, and is a
charming young lady who will make
an excellent helpmate for him. We
join their friends in congratulations
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Luther College Opens Friday.

The school year at Luther College
opens on Friday of this week, and
already a large number of students
have arrived. There is every indi-
cation that the coming year will be
one of the most successful in the
history of the college. The raising
of the quarter of a million dollar
endowment, the celebration of the
fiftieth anniversary, the unwilling of
the Martin Luther statute, the prep
aration for the construction of a
library building, and various other
festivities and achievements are in
store for the coming year, and it
promises to be notable one in col
lege history.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
New Drug Store Open Monday.

Albert Sorenson is busily engaged
this week in fitting up the drug store
which he expects to open on next
Monday, in the Markhus building on
Winnebago street. He is installing a
very neat and attractive set of fix
lures, mission style, and will have
a very neat and attractive place. His
long residence and wide acquaint-
experience in the business ought to
be helpful to him in developing
trade.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
District Court in Session.

The September term of the dis
trict court of Winneshiek county
opened at the court house on Mon
day afternoon. Judge Hobson is in
charge, with w. w. Comstock at the
reporters table. The time Monday
and yesterday was taken up with pro-
bate matters, the reading of the de-
fault docket, etc. The two most i'm
portant cases of the term will be the
appeal from the decision of the board
of supervisors declaring the second
mulct consent petition valid, and the
case of Henry Reeves against the
farmers stock company. Both will
be tried before the judge without
the aid of the jury, toward the close
of the term. A motion by Atty. Cut
ting for the saloon interests, to dis
miss the appeal, was overruled by
Judge Hobson Monday, and the case
must come to trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Attending Conference.

Rev. and Mrs. w. NJ. Lemen de-
parted yesterday for Waterloo, to at
tend the annual conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church. AS stat
ed in the last issue, it is very prob
able that he will be returned to De-
corah for another year, inasmuch as
the church has asked for his return
During his pastorate here the church
has advanced in many ways, and the
family have made many close friend.
ships, so that there is congeniality
in the work that makes both pastor
and people DESTROYS of continuing the
pleasant relations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Married i'm Wisconsin.

The marriage of two young people
well known in this county took place
last Tuesday, Sept. 18th at the
brides home in Scandinavia, Wis,
in which Mr.. Julian Hokesvik of 10
Gust, this county, and Miss Anna
Smith, were joined in wedlock. The
groom, the oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. A. Holkesvik, is young man
of ability and industry, who has
many friends. Since graduating al
Luther College, he has applied his
education to farming, in which he
has been very successful. His ciiUseI
bride, born and reared to youns
womanhood in DEBORAH, is the daugh
ter of DR.. and Mrs. A. c. Smith, {
graduate of the DEBORAH high schoo
and the Wisconsin state norma
school, young lady of grace ant
refinement as well as other admir-
able qualities which make for the
best in womanhood. They will make
their home on the groom's farm il
Canoe township.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT
Report of Conditions of Western
Stock Market at Kan
sas City.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Sept.
1S.-Purchases Of stock and feeding
cattle here last week were the heav-
lest OF the season, close to 700 car
loads for the week. Receipts were
larger last week than heretofore,
and big enough to balance the in
creased demand, resulting in prac-
tically steady prices during the week.
owners making the usual concessions
late in the week to effect a clearance.
Hold over Saturday was down to
three thousand head, low figure for
TINS time of the year. Total re-
ceipts of cattle here today amount
to 10000 head, several thousand
head less than week ago today,
and the general market is strong,
stockers and feeders meeting a heal
thy demand. A good many buyers
are on hand this morning, and the
main call is for good qualified feed
ers. Half fat steers, weighing 1900
to 1900 pounds bring $500 to 1925
and the best feeders under LOO
pounds sell at $40 to $3.50, fancy
stock steers at $500 to $3.50. These
prices are for cattle with market
topping ability when fat. Good feed
ers may be had at $4.75 to $5.25,
and desirable stockers at $500 to
S4.75, some low grade stuff down to
$3.50. Stock COWS and heifers de-
clined D to % cents last week, and
very few today bring more than
$500. There is now a decent mar
gin between feeders and fat steers.
and dealers predict that the demand
balance of the fall months will abb
sorb the supply without any glut on
the market at any time. Packers oc-
casionally compete for the half fat
steers, because pasture men in Kan
sas and Oklahoma are holding back
their cattle. These must come for
ward within the next few weeks, and
it is possible that there may be a
time when feeders will sell cheaper,
between now and the last of October.
Top fed steers sold here today at
S7S5, short fed natives selling at
1913 to S7.25, native grass steers
$4.S5 to 1925, western grass steers
$3.50 to $500, quarantine steers
1885 TO $3.50, grass COWS $3.50 to
$500, bulls $500 to $4.25, light
veals around $3.50, neavy calves
$3.50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Decorahian Knighted by King.

King Haakon of Norway has con-
ferred a distinguished honor upon
President c. X. Preus of Luther Col
lege, now in Norway, in decorating
him with the Order of st. Olaf, an
honor which he will value most high
ly. Prof. elsie Bothne, formerly of
versity of Minnesota, and Dr. Edward
Bockmann of st. Paul have also had
similar honors conferred upon them.
Prof. Preus holds the rank of
Commander of the Order of st. Olaf,
second degree, and Prof. Bothne
Knight of the first degree.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
PASSING OF A PIONEER.
Mrs. John McAndrews, Resident OF
DEBORAH FOrty-SiX Years,
Passes to Her
Reward.

With the close of the day last
Wednesday evening, at 5:15 O'Clock,
the life-light of Mrs. John Me-
Andrews fiickered out, and she pass
ed peacefully into the beyond, after
an illness which began on Easter
Sunday, and which had been bravely
and accomplishing borne by her
ever since, being confined to her bed
most of the time.
Nancy Murphy was born in County
Mayo, Ireland, and at the time OF
her death was in her seventy-fifth
year. She was united in marriage to
John McAndrews in New Castle in
Tyne, England, where they lived for
twelve years, coming to America and
DEBORAH in 1865, where they have
since made their home and reared
their family of seven children, three
sons and four daughters: Patrick
of Waterloo, Iowa; Michael and John
of DEBORAH; Mrs. w. G.. True of Min
neapolis; Mrs George c. Wason Of
Missoula, Montana; Mrs. H. H..
Rudy of Cresco; and Miss Kathryn
at home. One child, daughter two
years of age passing away in Eng
land. These, with the husband
and father, mourn the death of one
who was everything that could be
desired in a wife and mother, whose
life was devoted to the care of those
she loved, and whose purity OF life
and kindliness of disposition will be
a constant inspiration to those who
revere her memory. AS neighbor
and friend she was beloved by many
who had become attached to her
throughout the long years of her life
in DEBORAH.
The funeral services were held
from ST. Benedict's Catholic church
on Saturday morning, Rev. FIR. Null
len officiating, with interment In the
Catholic cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
High School Tennis Meet.

A tennis tournament was held
among the high school pupils on, Fri
day and Saturday afternoons, in
which George Baker was the final
winner. 1t was an interesting con-
test, and the friendly rivalry between
the pupils is developing some splen-
did players. In the preliminaries
Hjerleid won from Bailey, CO, ST,
6-3; Bromley won from Croft 6-1,
6-1; Lee won from Quandahl, 6-3,
go; and Baker won from McClaskey,
6-3, 60. In the semi finals Bromley
won from Hjerleid 6-2, default; and
Baker won from Lee, 60, GO. In
the finals Baker won from Bromley,
6-2, 62.
A tournament is being arranged
with the Riceville high school, to be
held here in the near future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Modified Milk.

A Washington firm makes a spe-
cialty of selling milk containing spe-
cial proportions of fat or other in
gradients, on physicians prescrip-
tons. 1t gets 20 cents per quart for
milk containing 4 per cent of fat and
up to % cents per half pint for
cream containing 20 per cent of fat
Just plain table milk costs 10 cents a
pint, and heavy cream" is 60 cents
a pint. Modified milk" put up on
physicians prescriptions is 10 cents
a pint. Naturally, this institution is
not called a dairy, but laboratory
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20

An aged negro was engaged in
burning the grass off the lawn of a
young broker when the latter return
to his home, and thinking to have
some fun with the old man, said:
'Sambo, if you burn that grass the
entire lawn will be as black as you
are" OATS all right, sub, re-
sronded the negro. Some O. desc
days dat grass grow up and be as
green as you are
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
PROF. H. L. CoFFEEN DEAD.
Former County superintendent and
Prominent School Man Dies
i'm North Dakota.

The news of the death of Prof. H.
L. Coffeen, at Dunseith, n. D. on
! Sunday, came as a shock to our peo-
pie as we'll as his family here, for
he had been in good health, and just
a few days before had written home
that he was we'll. He was taken with
heart trouble on Friday at the home
of John Lee, formerly of Freeport,
who is manager of the farm which
Mr.. Coffeen superintendent, and died
there Sunday morning. Mr.. Lee ac-
companied the remains to DEBORAH,
arriving yesterday afternoon, and
/ the funeral services are being held
this Wednesday afternoon, from the
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. DR..
Willett officiating, with interment in
Phelps cemetery.
Hiram Lanpher Coffeen was born
in Jefferson county, n. Y, Aug. %,
|1S42, and moved with his parents to
Wisconsin in 1851, where they lived
on a farm. He was educated at the
high school in Taycheedah, Wis, and
also studied one year at the unver-
sity at Ann Arbor.
During the civil war Prof. Coffeen
served faithfully as member of the
saith Wis. Vol. Inf, and was always
afterward prominent in G. A. R.
circles.
Dec. I, 1869 he was married to
Miss Rosena Arvilla Whitford, at
Taycheedah, Wis, who died in 1886.
To this union one son was born,
Elmer L., now superintendent of the
Massachusetts state boys industrial
home at WestborO, Mass. They came
to Winneshiek county, having been
in Allamakee county a short time
previous, and Mr.. Coffeen was engag-
ed in teaching school at Hesper and
other parts Of the county until 1877,
when he was elected assistant prin-
cipal of the DEBORAH high school,
and year later was elected super
intendent of the city schools, serving
in this capacity from 1878 to 1885,
when he retired to accept the man
agement of a 1900 acre farm in
southern Minnesota. He again re-
turned to Winneshiek county, and
was elected county superintendent
serving in this office from 1889 to
1895, after which he was superin-
tendent of schools at Postville, CAL
mar, and Dunseith, n. d. Jan. 2,
1889 he was married to Miss Nora
Jewell, who, with two sons, Alviro
Roy and Hiram Ansel and one daugh-
ter, Alta Ruth, mourn his death,
| During the past few years he has
been at Dunseith, N. D., looking after
large farm interests and teaching
school in the winter, his family re-
naming here.
/ Prof. Coffeen, in his long residence
in this county, and in his active life
in the schools and in politics, form.
ed an unusually wide acquaintance
throughout the entire county, and
everywhere he was honored and es.
teemed for his ability and upright
ness, his broad minded, comprehen.
sive view of life, his strength and
manliness of character. He will be
incurred as a man whose life was
spent in the development and the
training of the youth, and as one who
has performed valuable service tC
humankind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Shipping Horses East.

Anderson Bros, the we'll known
local horse buyers are shipping an
other big consignment of fine horses
east to VIM. Post & Son this week.
One express car went out this morn
ing over the Rock Island, and two
more express cars are on the tracks
which will be loaded with horses by
them tomorrow and Friday morn
ings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
Runnaoe Sale.

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Congregational church will hold
their fall rummage sale in the Free
man building on Water ST., formerly
occupied by the Schuck Dry Goods
Co., beginning Saturday, Sept 80,
1911.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
III. III. Holm Dead.

Yesterday afternoon about four
o'clock H. H. Holm, the well known
DEBORAH baker, passed away at his
home in this city after an illness OF
about two weeks duration. AS We
go to press we have been unable to
learn full particulars and will pub
lish an obituary next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
District Convention Tomorrow.

The district convention OF the Re-
bekah lodges of this part of the
state will be held at Cresco tomorrow
Thursday, and it is expected that
there will be large number in at
tendance from the lodges Of Wau-
kon, Burr Oak, Chester, Cresco and
DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
For the Public Library.

The ladies in charge of the Decor
all Public Library wish us to state
that they are in need of funds to
support the library, and will be
grateful for contributions from any
who appreciate the usefulness of
such an institution.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
VIII Install Heating Plant.

Mayor Daubney has let the con-
tract to c. t. Blair for a new hot
water heating plant in his store
building opposite Ben Bears. Quite
a number of heating plants have
been installed in DEBORAH this sum-
mer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20
HeIning Hand Society.

The Helping Hand Society will
meet Friday afternoon at Marsbs
hall. Mrs. Fred Schrubbe and Mrs.
VIM. Linzenmeyer will entertain. The
members are all requested to be
present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-20

We all hate to have anybody suffer
ON our account-especially ourselves.
Newark post., 1911-11-29
OBITUARY
ia M ES p. SMITH

The McClellandsville section was
greatly shocked OH Tuesday morn
ing by news of the Jaath' Ola life
long resident of that locality
James P. Smith, in his 18th year.
Mr.. Smith was apparently in his
usual health as late as Monday
evening. During the night he be-
came seriously i'll, dying before the
doctor reached the bedside. The
malady was pronounced neuralgia
of the heart.
A wife, Mrs. Emma H. Smith
and six children, William Smith,
of North Carolina, Mrs. Leon Gar
EFT, Strickersville, Miss Martha A.
Smith, Adra, James P. and Gusta-
vus H. Smith, of McClellandsville
survive.
Funeral services, conducted bv
Rev. Mrs. Geoghegan, Pastor of
Wesley Church, will be held at the
late residence Friday at 10 A. NJ.
Inter1nent in Bethel Cemetery.
Newark post., 1911-11-29
MOVEMENT TOWARD AFFILIAT-
ED COLLEGE

The Delaware State Federation
of Women's Clubs. through their
educational committee, is working
for the establishment Of an affili-
ated college for Delaware women.
By way Of their recently publish
ed resolutions they "appeal to all
citizens of the State Of Delaware,
interested in the intellectual de-
velopment of the State and in the
higher education of it's woman
hood to join with them in the
movement to secure greater adj
vantages for Delaware women.
The resolutions are 81 gned by
the following: Mrs. John c.. Rob-
inson, president Delaware State
Federation Women s Clubs. Com
mittee on Education. Mrs. A. ID.
Warner. chairman, Wilmington ;
Mrs. Benjamin Nields, Whining
ton; Mrs. w. II. Evans, Newark ;
Mrs. Martin Burris, Middletown
Mrs. w. II. p. Jacobs, Smyrna ;
Mrs. W. II. Boyce. Dover; Mrs. j.
r. Jackson, Wyoming; DR.. Edith
Phelps, Milford; Miss Eta Gray,
Bridgeville; Miss Clara Vaughan.
Milton; Mrs. S. II. Williams,
Laurel; Miss Maggie S. Wilson,
Seaford; Mrs. R. G. Houston.
GeOruatown Mrs GpOrUp HerjnU
FELTON,; Mrs. John Masten, Har-
rington; Miss Sallie Marshall.
Lewes; Miss Mary l.. Powers, Re-
hoboth Beach.
Committee of Fifty College
Women, Miss Mary H. A. Mather,
chairman; Mrs. Caleb f. Burche-
nal, Miss Mary r. de You, Miss
Mary Watson Green, Miss Rachael
Robinson. Miss Grace B. Towns
end.
Newark post., 1911-11-29
PERMANENT CERTIFICATES AT
LAST in SIGHT

Superintendent of Wilmington
Schools. George w. Twitmyer,
member of the State Board of
Education. was present at the
New Castle County InstMNte on
Monday, and outlined to the
teachers the new method, adopted
by the board. of conducting the
examinations for teachers certiti-
Gates throughout the State. A copy
Of the new rules and regulations
for examinations has been given
each teacher. Hereafter the eX-
aminations. for all three counties
will be uniform and held on the
same days. the first and fourth
Saturdays in April. The examin-
ations will be held simultaneously
in Wilmington. Dover and George
town. The examinations, prepared
by the State Board. will be con
Quoted by the County Superin-
tendents.
Provision is made for the grant
ing of permanent certificates to
those passing the satisfactory
tests. on condition that they pur-
sue course of reading in peda-
gOgical subjects outlined by the
board. The teachers are submitted
a number Of books from which to
select the required number. A
certificate issued in any county
will be honored in all three.
Newark post., 1911-11-29
REMARKABLE WINNINGS

The Delaware Duckery, under
the direction Of Mrs. Jane Muir
ray, added iaurels to the reputa-
ton already established. at the re-
cent Wissinoming Poultry Snow.
held at Frankford, Pa. The fowls
from Mrs. Murray's farm, near
Newark won nine silver cups,
each representing first or seq
ond prize. One Of these was
awarded for the best display OF
ducks; one for the best exhibited
by a lady, and a beautiful breast
pm was presented to her as the
lady exhibitor winning the most
points. In addition to these, Mrs.
Murray returned with ten RIB
bOns.
She will exhibit next week at
,ne Grand Central Palace, New
FORK City, and the following week
at Coatesville, Pa.
Newark post., 1911-11-29
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting of the
New Century Club of Newark was
held on Monday at the Hose
House with the usual large atten-
dance. The club has given the or
der for new coat of paint on the
street sprinkler. Afterwards
will be put away for the winter.
Mrs. William II. Evans gave a re-
port of the meeting of the State
Committee on education. recently
held in Dover, at which she repre-
sented the Newark Club. Mrs. C.
B. Evans. Mrs. Barnard and Miss
Hurd, who had charge of the af-
ternOon's program, gave interest
ing reviews Of current events. The
club members are invited to- meet
at the home Of Mrs. John Pilling.
next Monday, December 4.
Newark post., 1911-11-29
ATTEND DIVINE SERVICES

An unusually interesting service
was held in the Presbyterian
Church last Sunday morning. The
Junior Order of American Me-
chanics attended in a body and the
pastor addressed them in a strong
sermon from the 22nd chapter OF
1st Chronicles, 18th verse.
The order stands first OF all for
patriotism. AS the history OF the
ages teaches that nations have con-
tinued great only so long as they
have followed and honored the
commandments of God, so all men,
to be good patriots, must be rellgl-
ous There is close bond between
all patriotic organizations and the
Christian church.
The singing of Calvary by
Mr.. Steel was especially apprecl-
ated by the congregation.