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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
LADS PLAY HOCKEY.
Two Youths From Independence
Found Near Dyersville i'm
Bad Way.

Dyersville, Ia, Sept. 30.-Clad in
shirt waists and jumpers, bare head
ed, foot sore and chilled to the mar
row, two lads aged 10 and IL, who
ran away from their homes at indie
farm home at the Mic. Grave place,
north of Dyersville, late Sunday af-
ternoon.
1--WE did not want to go to school
any more, that's why we ran away"
bravely said the younger of the two
truants as he looked askant at the
inviting glow of the cook stove on
which the evening meal was being
prepared.
Little Charley King and Johnnie
Gardner were chums in Independ-
ence, and the memories of flying
kites, playing one old cat and romp-
ing about in the open air in vacation
days was too much for them, when
the period of reading, 'riting and
rithmetic arrived and-they were go
ing to do it all over again. Back of
the big tree in the school yard little
Charley and Johnnie spent recess
swapping their troubles, when Char
ley proposed going to Wisconsin,
where he had sister living, and
"get away from teacher EN- tasks"
Saturday was the day set for the get
away. Boarding an Illinois Central
box car they were ready for the start
to see the world and fight "Injuns. +"
When the train stopped here they
were put off, and they started out in
northeasterly direction. In the cold
and rain they plodded on through
the woods, until they came to the
Grave home. where they asked the
way to Dubuque. Mr.. Grave ques-
toned the boys and learning they
were runaways took them into the
house and telephoned to Mayor Arm
strong here. The youths stated they
had had nothing to eat except APP
piles since the day before and the
warmth of the kitchen stove and the
prospect of a warm meal drove away
all thought of fighting Indians and
roaming. They were ready to return
| home.
Marshal New went out to the
Grave place and brought them to
town and telephone communica-
tons were taken up with the author
tiles at independence, which resulted
in the boys being returned home and
Charley and Johnnie are again
answering the roll call in school,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Grace Church Announcement.

There will be no service in Grace
church, DEBORAH on Sunday, October
9Th on account of the conservation of
the new church at Cresco. The con-
secration service will be conducted
by Bishop Morrison of the Diocese
of Iowa. The Bishop will deliver a
sermon at the morning service and
Dean McVettie at the evening SER
vice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
A Successful Season.

Wednesday was the last days run
for the Elgin Canning Factory for
1911. This year has been a very
successful one and it is believed that
the million and three-quarter of cans
which were filled is the largest
amount ever. canned by the factory
in one season. The hands are now
busy labelling the cans and loading
cars with the finished product, which
is shipped to almost every state in
the union
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
New Factory at EIgin.

The stockholders of the Elgin Can
ming Co., held a meeting Saturday
at which time it was decided to
build a new factory building which
will be of the latest design and prac-
tically fireproof. The site has al
ready been purchased and many of
the minor details arranged and soon
as possible the new structure will be
begun. This means another $25, 700
or better, improvement for Elgin,
which fact we are pleased to men
tion.-Elgin Echo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Alleged Seed Corn Swindle.

Judge Mcpherson in the federal
court, ordered the release of E. D.
Roberts, of Red Oak, charged with
obtaining money illegally in the sale
of seed corn. Roberts escaped prose-
cution in the district court at Vim
ton on technicality, and his case
attracted wide attention. The court
scored Roberts, but dealt leniently
with him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04

Better be out of the world than
out of fashion.
No need to be either. A visit to
our store will disclose every possible
variety in mems clothing in up-to-
date styles at reasonable prices. See
the new Ben Bear clothes, the finest
ever brought to DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
On the Way Home.

X. l. Haugen, who has been among
the Decorahians in Norway during
the past summer, will be the last to
return. He sailed from Norway on
Friday, and is now on the ocean. He
will be here probably the middle of
next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Shoots Golden Eagle.

George Brown of Taopi, Mimi,
shot a splendid specimen of the gold
en- eagle last week. The bird meas
ures feet 2 inches from tip to tip
and weighed 100 pounds when cap
tured. 1t was shot on the Jas Brown
farm and has been sent to John
Eastwood of Leroy to be mounted.
1t will be a trophy well worth pre-
serving,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04

Meritol Tonic Digestive, the great
reJuVenator and builder, tones up the
system, improves the appetite, aids
digestion, cleanses the system of i'm
purities. Just what you need when
all run down." e. j. Parman, local
representatives of American Drug
and Press Association. Oct
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Largest Field of Onions.

Usage claims to have the largest
onion field in northern Iowa. There
is a field of forty acres of onions
which is owned by A. o. Gilbertson,
which he estimates will yield $50 to
400 bushels to the acre. Plans are
being made to load the crop into
cars for shipment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04

OF one thing we are certain, we
are too chary of our concentrations,
too stingy with our praise, and alas,
too lavish of our blame. Thoughts
the things" and words, if true, are
their manifestations. How often have
we thought favorably of many things,
yet said not word. For all such sins
Of omission we must suffer deep re-
greet. How easy it would have been
to have said, THAT is so beautiful"
or How well you do.'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
THE LAST BIG RANGE HORSE
SALES OF SEASON.

At Miles City, Montana, October 8,
10, IL and IL, and two days sale on
the 80 and 81. We will sell at this
first sale $500 Horses, consisting of
1000 head of good, big broke stuff
big draft bred year!ings and two
year-olds, Mares with colts, dry
Mares and Geldings and 500 big
draft-bred Unbranded Colts. For the
last sale we will have 1000 Horses,
consisting of all classes. If you want
Horses come to these sales. 39-4pd
For further particulars write or wire,
A. b. CLARKE HORSE SALES CO.,
~ Miles City, Montana.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Congregational Notice.

Subject at the Congregational
church next Sabbath morning, 1.-THE
Man Who Comes Short" and in the
evening, Work and Happiness"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04

We like to sell to the young man
who is hard to please, because we
know that when he is suited nothing
short of something better will tear
him away from this store, and there
is nothing better, for him than the
Ben Bear clothes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
FOley's Kidney Remedy

Hon. Ark. ]. f. Freeman says: Il
had severe case of kidney trouble
and could not work and my case
seemed hopeless. One large bottle
of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured me
and have never been bothered since.
always recommend it," r. A. Eng
bertson. Oct
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Souvenirs

given away during our opening sale
Saturday with $500 purchases and
over. Victrola music in the after
noon and evening. Come.
BEN BEAR
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04

Don't forget to see our CSC
sweaters. They are the best that
money will buy. Ben Bear.
Special suit sale prices during
our opening Saturday of this week.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Deanery Meeting at Char

Deanery Meeting at Charles City.
There is to be a meeting of the
Waverly Deanery at Grace church in
Charles City, October 10th and 18th,
by order of Dean Wn. McVettie of
this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04
Runmage Sale.

The Episcopal ladies will hold
their annual rummage sale beginning
October 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-04

Cakes. nuts. candles, and deli
cacies Of all kinds at the Ole Dotseth
bakery. Att.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
ROCKEFELLER RETIRES.
JOhndee Resigns as Head Of Standard
OIL Company OF New Jersey.

New York, Dec. John D. Rookie
feller terminated his career as head
OF the Standard Oil company today.
With him there also retired most
Of the conspicuous figures of the
early days Of the "oil trust"
William M. Rockefeller, William q.
Rockefeller. c. M. Pratt. H.. M. Flag
Ter e. T:-Bedford ana ~others- wfuse
names have been among the officers
and directors OF the Standard Oil
company Of New Jersey prominent,
stepped behind scenes today. John
d. Archbold. one Of the few MEM
bers Of the ''old guard" who remain
in the company. became president of
the Standard Oil company of New
Jersey. and will control it's destinies.
John ID. Rockefeller was not pres
ent at &c Broadway. the headquarters
of the Standard Oil company, at the
special meeting in which his resigna-
ton was acted upon. The termina-
tion OF the business career Of the
man who has acquired a unique DO
sition in history and amassed what
Is generally regarded as the largest
private fortune in the world, was a
perfunctory proceedisg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
AFFAIRS N CHINA,
LEADERS OF REBELLION WON'T
CONSIDER COMPROMISE.
Provisional Constitution Calls for
Election OF President by Delegates
From Provinces.

PekinE. Dec. 5.-The Chinese rebels
In the vicinity of Hankow are regain
Ing confidence, according to consular
reports received here today, and
leaders OF the revolution are not will
ing to consider any terms from the
government except those providing
for republic.
Rebel reinforcements are marching
toward sHankow from Wu-Chang. The
revolutionaries announce the arrival
at Hankow Of representatives Of eight
provinces, with the proxies of three
other provinces. and that the dele
gates adopted a provisional constitu-
ton for the new republic. The pres
ident Of the republic, it is declared,
will be elected by delegates appointed
by the provincial governors. Five
boards will be created, viz: Civil, for
eign. finance. war and communica-
tions. A popular convention will be
called after six months have elapsed.
The revolutioniaries hope to make
Marking the capital. In the interim
the Hu-Peh military administration
will command the rebel provinces.
1t Is believed that strong move
ment Is on foot to substitute q Chinese
regency for the present regent who,
with other Manchu princes. will retire
from Pe,<ing.
But It is unlikely that even this will
satisfy the majority OF the provinces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
SEMIAOLES WILL SURRENDER.
YOUNG MEN FOUND GUILTY OR
FRAUD IN SEMINOLE Sic.
CURITIES CASE WIND UP
THEIR PRIVATE AT.
FAIRS.
Thought That Pardon May Be Grant.
ed-T. b. Lumpkin's Body Taken to
Anderson for Burial Tomorrow.

Special to The Daily Item.
Columbia, Dec. 6.-Sherifr Coleman
has been advised by Counsel for Ga.
lngton and Young that the yo'
wreckers OF the Seminole Secs- :
Company are winding up the ,S
ness affairs in Laurens and q.
and will surrender to hi - this
afternoon or tonight, - serv-
ing their sentences Of ars and
one year, respectiv' y
Private advices as here con-
firm this staten. Counsel wi,,
not talk but is is 1. 4 on the streets
that the men may not wear stripes
for some time yet, If at all.
The Knights Templar escorted to
Anderson this afternoon the body of
Toney Blenson Lumpkin, Secretary
of State Railroad Commission, who
died here last night. The funeral
takes place in Anderson tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
WOMEN AGAINST PROHIBITION

Los Angeles, Dec. 5.-The first real
test OF women's attitude towards
prohibition came in the prohibition
election here when the amendment
was defeated by over three to one.
The latest available figures give pro
hibition 29,91S as against Sail. The
night was waged for and against the
adoption Of the ordinance drafted by
Attorney Nathan Newly, executive
commissioners of the good government
league. This Is the first prohibition
election in which the women Of Cali
fornia have voted since they were
granted the franchise. The womans'
political organization formed to work
Tor suffrage and afterwards TO con-
tinue to educate the newly enfran-
chised women in their duties declare
strongly against the prohibition or
dinance and worl 'd against II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
sEABoARD COMPANY DISSOLVED


New York. Dec. 6.-Dissoiution OF
the seaboard company. the holding
&concesn Of the seaboard Air Line
railway. is to follow the recent sale
OF . banking syndicate OF Ss.700.00
Air Line adjustment mortgage s per
cent bonds The seaboard company
was chartered and organized In 1905
under the laws OF New Jersey for the
. specinc purposs Of recognising the
vthen insolvent seaboard Air Line.
A special meeting Of stockholders
Of the ssaboard company to act on
the company's dissolution will be
held on January ..
The seaboard company's holdings
Hof Air Line common will be distrib-
vhtsd among its common and second
preferred stockholders on the basis.
n IN believed. OF ~ 1-10 shares of
railway to each share OF holding
company stock. The proceeds Of the
company's FIRST preferred stocks and
other assets. Il In expected. will be
suf',cient to pay par In cash for each
share Of seaboard company nrst
preferred stock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
CHRISTMAS ACQUITTED.


.. III. Christmas the alleged oper-
ator In conjunction with his SON
in-law. Ed Lee. OF a distiliery which
was found In the Manchester section
Of this county last spring. was tried
before q federal Jury In Charleston
Tuesday and resulted In Christmas
being acquitted.
The case was brought over from
the spring term OF court. Messrs
Clifton and Reynolds OF this city rep
Usented Christmas at the trial
'Chris':nas II farmer living In the
Manchester section OF the county
Last spring a raid was made on his
place and n still was found. Christ
mas wis arrested. but Ed Lee. the
operator OF the STILL managed 10 es-
A cape and has not been heard from
since. Since his arrest Christmas
has been out on bond. The case
against him wa1 allowed to drop by
the shrr;T and solicitor for this dis
trlct. but n was taken up by the fed
erai court. with the result as above
stated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
! PACKERS N COURT.
DEzT BARoNs REACH COURT AF.
TER EIGHT YEARS.
ocoece1On of Jury Begun-Examina-
con of Frrst Panei OF Jurymcn
Proves Very Brief-Govcrnment's
CooseutSona

Chicago. Dec. s.--After eight years
dev1a,us travel In the ways Of grand
jprits and special pleas. the cases of
ten Chicago meat packers. indicted
for alleged violation oe the GRIM
nal publication Of ths Sherman anti
v@rust law. reached trial today. In.
eications we're that the early stages
- the trial mt least would be rapid.
az the governmsat's examination of
&hs ilrs< panel Of jurymen was brief.
~ agreement each side is entitled TO
Nhirsv psrsmptory challenges and by
DIlehx the government has exercised
ten 10 these. Questions Of Attorney
ohesaan for the govsrnment indicat-
- hat the accsptabiiity Of .
jpor hingsd chiefly ON his willing
nsss 70 sccspt - part Of tho govern
SDeo('s function the regulation OF at
tairs of private business.
An Of the defendants were In court
Immediately after the case was call
- Personal pleas Of not guilty
we're sntorsd.
N1ohmond Dean. general manager
g NE Pullman company. fellow club
Donbsr With most Of the defendants.
We was pAsssd In the morning ses-
Ion. was challenged by the govern
nsnt In the afternoon.
Attorneys here are or the opinion
hat the trial win proceed without any
FURTHER attempts OF counsel for the
ypacksrs 10 cause delay. The only ac-
don nov pending which would stop
Drocesdinss - en- appeal to the UNI
>sc1 states suproms court for ruling
O NE sonssitutionality ot the GRIM
hal provisions Of the iays.
This appeal was nied week ago.
~ bgsthsr with . plea for stay Of
proosed'nss pending the dscision.
xhe ssay was refused in . verbal de-
1velvs jurymen who had been
Goue1 ~ the sovsrnmsnt ware or
19,ked up topight and the rest
vs.1rs sosslersd' sn 'court, to-
1srrow. None Win be questioned by
the defense until at least four have
been nnary accepted by the govern
ment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
JERRY MOORE STILL LEADS.
His Record for 1911 Has Not Been
Equaled-Dillon Boy Champion
This Year.

Jerry Moore Of Winona In Florence
county remains the undisputed cham
pion corn grower Of the world. He
last year produced 22s bushels and
three pecks Of corn on one acre Of
land. and his record has not been
squaled this year.
Several days ago a report was re-
ceived from North Carolina to the
effect that boy In that State had
produced 23l bushels Of corn on one
acre. The yield Of the North Caro-
lima boy was examined by o. b. Mar
tin OF Washington. head Of the boys
corn club work; l.. o. Schaub, head
OF the corn club work In North Caro-
lima and Il. n. Clark Of the industrial
department OF the Atlantic Coast
Line railway. 1t was found that he
had produced only 1876 bushels on one
acre. which, Of course. will eliminate
him from the class of Jerry Moore.
The champion corn grower I'm South
Carolina for this years crop Is Claude
Mcdonald OF Hamer In Dillon coun-
ty. According TO n report filed with
G. II. Haddon. In charge OF the corn
c'ub work In this State. he has pro-
duced 210 Al bushels Of corn on one
acre OF land. Jerry Moore this year
produced IT'S bushels on his acre at
cost OF is cents per bushel.-The
state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
POOR SERVICE ON A. C. L.
Many Travellers Complain OF Late
Trains and Loss of Time.

Recently the trains coming into
and leaving Sumter on the A. C. l..
railroad have been later than usual
and all Of those who have to travel
on these trains daily are setting up
howl for better schedules. The
trains have frequently been a few
minutes late, but this was looked up
on as a matter Of course, but lately
the lateness has increased to more
than minutes and the travelling pub
lie have had much to say about it.
Take train SO from Charleston to
Greenville for instance. Last Friday
this train was more than an hour
and half late in arriving here and
there were several prospective pas
sengers who had engagements in Co.
lumbia at the time that the train
finally rolled into Sumter. They had
to go on what was normally the sec
ond' train. and Of course, got to their
engagements late. Wednesday morn
ing this same train did not arrive un-
til quarter to twelve, when it is due
at 9:35. and the Second train" had
left about fifteen minutes.
Train number 53 from Greenville
keeps about the same schedule, or
rather is about as far off from keep
ing it's schedule. Other trains are Of
ten late in the same way. The train
from the north was several hours late
Tuesday and was late Wednesday
morning also. other trains refrain
from keeping their schedules in about
the same way and the travellers are
the ones who suffer. These are SIM
ply some instances, daily schedules
are kept in the same fashion, and
with the coming Of the holiy y sea-
son and Its usually Is hea' -amc. it
seerns an assured fact tha 10 viii
be even moro behir' 9. ret ;, l.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
NGethOdists Pleased at PASTORS Re-
turn.

The return Of Rev. II. NJ. Mcleod
to the First Methodist Church of this
city was highly satisfactory and
pleasing to the congregation Of that
church, where he has given universal
satisfaction.
The members Of the Broad Street
church have expressed their sorrow
at the loss OF their wclI loved pastor
Rev. j. B. Wilson, and wish him well
i'm his new field Of labor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09

Sumter has been blessed the past
rev days In having some delightful
weather. The cool feels good To
sumter citizens who have been hav-
ing so much hot weather on up TO
winter. Someone remarked on the
street Tuesday that better weather
for hog-kllllng or for Christmas could
not he obtained"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-09
COUNTY BOARD MEETING.
MAY BUILD CONCRETE BIDGE
OVER DINGLE MILL AT SOME
TINE IN FUTURE.
Request of Representatives of U. d.
@. and ID. A. r. Not Complied will,
at This Time-PetitiOn for New
Road Passed upon-Other Matters,

The county board of commissioner
met Tuesday. as h their custom on
the first Tuesday Of every month
and proceeded to discuss matters
that had come up for their consider.
alton.
The most important matter to come
up was petition from the ladies'
representing tho local chapter Of U.
ID. c. and ID. A. r.. who were pres
ent for this purpose. that q concrete
bridge be built over Dingle's mill
stream. the same to cost not less than
$1.50o. The ladies stated that 1t was
their purpose to place In this bridge
"A tablet memorializing the battle
fought at that place during the late
war.
This matter came up later for q
general discussion and 1t was decided
that at the present time 1t was not
best to have the bridge built. OWNS
to the county's financial condition.
However. It was decided that a. soon
as the present bridge at this place
gave out and new bridge had to be
built over tho stream that the matter
presented to them for their consider
alton by these ladies would be- taken
up and the advisabiliiy Of construc-
ting such bridge be determined up
on.
Judge T. e. Richardson asked the
Soard to pass upon his application for
an increase Of fees In an examination
for lunacy. which he had made at q
former meeting Of the board. but up
on which action had been deferred.
Ths advice Of the county attorney
was called for on this question and II
was decided upon his advice that the
board could not allow the claim
made by Judge Richardson.
Messrs. L. 8. windham and r. J.
Holladay requested that some action
be teken son : petition for q new road
In Concord township which was fied
at the September meeting of the
board. After a careful consideration
OF the matter It was decided to auth
orize the petitioners to put the new
road In safe and passable condi-
tion, they to call upon all Of the road
hands liable for duty and the county
to furnish lumber for all bridges.
The road after being put into condi-
ton should not be declared a public
highway until fully inspected and ac-
cepted by the county supervisor.
The petition Of John Outlaw for his
name to be put on the list of Ex-
Confederate pensioners was deferred
until the next meeting Of the board.
Following. a number Of claims were
audited and ordered paid, after
which the board adjourned until its
next regular monthly meeting.