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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

and it was a long time before ht
fully recovered.
The last Quarterly Conference o.
the year was held in the new church
under the direction of the Rev. Elias
Skinner, who had been appointed
Presiding Elder the fall before.
AS it was understood that we were
to leave the charge for a new field
at the approaching Conference, our
friends were present I'm large num-
bers to say good bye, and bid us God
speed in our work. / am sure most
of the people would have been glad
if we could have remained longer,
but the law of the church was
against pastorate of more than
three years in succession on the
same charge, so we were prepared
to move.
At the Annual Conference, which
was held at independence, was
ordained Deacon by Bishop D. w.
Clark and appointed to Mill Rock
circuit.
Upon reaching my new field of
labor l found five school houses, but
no church, neither was there a par
sonage, so We made our home with
an old couple at Maquoketa, renting
part of their house, although the
nearest appointment was ten miles
distant. 1t made a hard days work
on Sunday, for held three and part
of the time four services, and had a
ride of between thirty and forty
miles, leaving home in the morning
and not getting back until late at
night. OF course we saw some hard
times that winter, Suffering severely
at times from the cold, but then !
enjoyed good health and with a
mind to work we got along quite
we'll. A revival at Monmouth during
Che winter was quite successful, re-
sulting in something like thirty adj
ditions to the church. The follow
ing summer a parsonage was built
at Monmouth which was ready for
occupancy by my successor in the
fall.
One of the old time camp meet
ings was held that year, it continued
for several days and was attended
by preachers and members from
neighboring charges, as we'll as by
the home people. 1t was a new ex-
perience to me- also it was an occa-
sion to be remembered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19
The Highest Land i'm Iowa.

Professor Stanton of the civil en-
gineering department at Ames and
his class of fifty students doing field
work about the Iowa great lakes
have made an important discovery
one that puts beyond all possible dis
pute the fact that in the Spirit lake
region is the highest point between
the Allegheny and Rocky Mountains.
At point near the Beulah church
east of Okoboji the Ames engineers
have discovered a point of land twen-
ty-one feet higher than what has
heretofore been considered the high
point. This puts out of the running
all other places which have claimed
to be about the same height as the
old point.
This discovery is an important one
in view of the movement now afoot
to have established at Spirit Lake a
United States weather observatory
because of the higher altitude. The
new high point is about 1921 feet
above the sea level.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19
MORE AND BETTER GRAIN
Every Farmer in the State Should
See That His Oat Crop is
Profitable One.
GET RIGHT KIND OF OATS.
Iowa Corn Growers Association Con.
test Offers Valuable Premiums
For Best Oats.

1t is high time that every farmer
in the state of Iowa should take il
upon himself to see that his oat crop
is profitable one. For the past few
years this crop has not paid as well
as it should. There is a reason for
this. OF course, the season, to be
sure, has something to do with it.
but not all. In many cases where
the farmer planted his oats early,
treated for smut, and perhaps drill
ed, the lack of good crop was due
to the fact that he used an inferior
variety and one not adapted to his
locality. More depends on getting the
right kind of oats and getting start
ed right than most of us think. The
selecting of the right variety is one
of the most difficult things for the
farmer to do, and the best way to
determine whether or not the variety
you are now growing is adapted to
your locality, is by comparison. Com
pare your oats with those grown by
your neighbor under similar condi-
tions and you will have some idea
whether or not the variety you are
using is best adapted to your local.
ity.
For every farm to do this ind
pendently would not only incur
great expense, but would be practic-
ally impossible 1t would mean the
hiring of expert judges, involving an
endless amount of detail. To aid
the farmer in ACCOMPLISHING such an
undertaking is the purpose of the
annual exposition of the Iowa Corn
Growers Association. Through the
l. III. c. Oat Contest held under the
auspices of this association, every
farmer in Iowa will be able to COM
pare his oats with those grown by
his neighbor. This in itself will be
very beneficial and he will also haze
4 rhasce O. wiz ing one of the =
liable prizes given by the InteraA---
tional Harvester Company Of Ameri-
ca These prizes consist of such ma
chimes as binders, wagons, manure
spreaders, haying tools, gasoline en-
gines, etc.
The time will soon be at hand to
prepare for this contest. In most of
ho nj
sheaf oats must be exhibited along
with a bushel of this threshed grain.
Just before harvest is the time to
pull the oats up by the roots, hang
the bundle TO dry somewhere out OF
reach of rats and mice. Sheaf oats
will assist the judge in according the
premiums where competition is
close.
The state is divided into four sec
tions, as has been the practice here
tofore, thus giving each contestant
very similar climatic conditions. The
classes will be broad enough to in
clude every variety of oats grown in
the state. There will be profess
sional class for those who have won
first, second or third place In pre-
vious state or national contests; and
for the man who has not exhibited
before, an amateur class will be pro-
vided. Every farmer in the state or
Iowa should be represented in this
contest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19
THE SIMPLE LIFE OF A COMMONER
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Editors Note-The editor of
this paper has prevailed upon
his father, Rev. H. II. Green,
ID. d., to write an autobiogra-
ply of his life, to be preserved
as a matter of record among
his children and grandchildren.
While it was written with no
intention of being made public,
yet his life has been filled with
such varied experiences, dating
from his birth in England, boy
hood, soldier, clergyman, legis-
lator, ETC., that we find much
which we believe will be read
with interest by the public, and
we will therefore from time to
time as space permits publish
sections of this autobiography,
should it prove of sufficient in
terest to continue.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19
Quick Seed.

One morning Jones saw his neigh
Dor Smith digging in his garden. He
looked over the fence.
What are you burying there!
he asked, suspiciously.
"Oh," said Smith, I'm just re-
planting some seeds; that's all.
Seeds" yelled Jones, lit looks
like one of my hens"
1T is" answered Smith, placidiy;
1.-The seeds are inside OF her,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

Every township of Iowa will get
it's first portion of its propOrtionate
share of the automobile tax col
lected under the new law shortly af-
ter the first of August, State treas
urer Morrow will on that date make
record of all the money received
under the provisions of the new law
and he will then aportion it among
the townships of the state. This
money must be used entirely fol
good road work. Eighty-five pei
cent of the total amount collected by
the state will be distributed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19
Cement Road i'm Iowa.

A practical demonstration OF ce-
ment road construction is to be made
at Washington, Iowa, this summer.
1t is to be 1921 feet long, 8 feet OF
cement roadway with 8 feet of earth
graded on each side, and will cost
s3.416. The expense is TO be borne
by the city and county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

If you are feeling down hearted,
tell YOUR story TO fat man and get
him to crying about it. II the tears
rolling down his vast expanse or
cheek fail TO make you laugh, you
know where the river is.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

The Sioux City Journal says the
other day a New York store received
an order by wireless from an in
coming liner and delivered the pack
age by an aeroplane messenger
Wouldn't that jar you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

The state treasurer reports that
commencing the fiscal year, the state
has over quarter million dollars
more in the general revenue fund
than it had a year ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

1t is rumored that eminent attor-
neys in Des Moines will take part
in the rehearing Of the Winneshiek
county mulct petition case, Willett
and Lemen VS.. Otto Drexel and
Henry Potratz before the supreme
court when it comes up for hear
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

In after years a man doesn't enjoy
looking at the pictures taken of him.
self when he was a baby.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-19

Home is a place where man can
do as he pleases-if he Is married 10
the right woman.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
ElOssie Freeman Married

On Saturday Oct 18th, Miss floss'e
Freeman and Mr.. Frank A. Engel we're
quietly married at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman
near Williston. Miss Ollie Freeman.
sister Of the bride acted as bridesmaid and
Guy Smith as best man. Only immediate
relatives aud few intimate friends OF the
bride and groom were present at the cere-
mony. After the ceremony sumptuous
dinner was served by Mrs Freeman.
Mrs. Engel was clerk IN the postothce
for a couple of years and recently proved
up on a claim about four miles east OF
town. She has host Of friends here who
Join rs in congratulations. The groom Is
an old resident Of Williams County, N. ID.
Mr.. Engel went through Culber,son sun
day with three.carloads OF live stock and
household goods. enroute for La Grand,
oregon, where he has already taken
claim and prepared home for his bride
Mr.. Floesie Engel stopped Oh in Gull
bertson yesterday on her way to La Grand
to Join her husband. Prosperity and hap
piness 10 with them.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27

last reached the top so that could look
down the other side. and there before my
eyes was Flath lad Lake about so miles
away and of to the right perhaps so miles
was Poison. This was late Wednesday
afternoon. but started down the mountain
towards the lake. taking ravine or noun
tain gorge for path, although there was
not the least sign Of trail and the travel.
ing was simply fierce.
had on a new pair Of hunting boots and
the three days tramp had blistered my feet
in many places and | was. Oh so weary.
But kept on. as ] was afraid others might
get lost trying to hunt for me.
was still in this mountain canyon when
night came on. and there was not stick or
shrub in sight to build a fire with and
rocky walls on either side a thousand feet
high. | travelled until it got so dark that
fell from boulders and down steep places
and finally concluded to wait until morning.
This night was the longest that ever ex-
perienced. ] would sit down while and
ioze. Then would wake up. chilled to
the bone. arise and rhresh around until
somewhat warm. then sit down and again
start up and exercise myself This ! re-
pested many times AT last the faint
streaks Of dawn came creeping in the sky
and never was sight more welcome.
Thursday morning again started down
the mountain and finally reached the lake
and wagon trail leading to Poison. l
reached Poison Friday afternoon about 2
o'clock and found that my fears had been
realized and that hunting parties had start
ed out the night before from Poison and
also from Big Forks to find the lost preach
er. A telegram had been sent to DIR.
Brockman that was lost. SO quickly tel
egraphed him that was in Poison and
AL was we'll" DIR. Brockman got both
kilograms at the same time. so my family
was spared the suspense of knowing | was
lost and waiting for news.
The above is only faint outline of his
experience as Rev. Cookingham tells the
tale. The reporter is no short hand artist
and besides it's too long as he tells 1t for a
newspaper article. But get him to tell it.
or better get get him to deliver lecture On
his hunting trip and IL you don't get few
thrills we miss our guess.
Rev. Cookingham lived through it, how
ever. though he lost some twenty pound,
in the four days. and for a while lost al
interest in hunting b,g game. He says he
would start out on hunt again. under the
same circumstances at the start. but anoth
er time would keep in touch with the pack
horses and camp outfit. as camping alone
in the mountains without food or water ha'
certain disadvantages.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
Additional Locals

c. S. Stafford returned Wednesday from
a trip to the western part Of the state.
A new coal mine is being opened by Neils
Nelson in Dane Valley near Asmus Thorn
sens place.
Three hose carts and 1900 feet Of hose is
already on the ground in Culbertson. The
next thing on the program will be a volun-
teer fire department.
Mrs. +. 6. Annette and children, re-
turned Wednesday morning from Spokane.
where she has been for the past month
visiting her sister DIR. Miner. She had a
fine visit.
Thermometers in and around Culbertson
recorded az degrees above zero "Wednesday
morning. which is 10 below freezing. Ice
about half an inch thick formed on stand
ing water.
Mrs. ID. r. Brockman came up from
Lakeside Tuesday and reports that the
doctor is having the time Of his life on his
trip in the special Flanders Train to De
troit. Mich. He is expected home today.
w. T. Stephens is preparing to close up
the Gold Dollar Saloon in Culbertson and
will move the furniture and fixtures to his
new place at Plentywoed. We understand
he has already sent in his resignation to
the city council as alderman
Rev. Paul Iverson. the Seventh Day
Adventist preacher. returned Yesterday
from a visit to Seattle and other coast
points. He will begin the erection OF
church here at once.
After exposure. and when you feel cold
coming. on take Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. IL checks and relieves. Use
no substitute. The genuine IN yellow
package always. For sale BY all druggists.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
CuIbertsOn School Notes

The following from September School
Education" is worth repeating.
On the playground the child lives. while
in school he prepares to live. That Is why
it is true that if you can tell me how a
child plays can tell you how he will work
That is why il is true that more people go
to the bad through wrong play than through
wrong work; and why play ranks with
work. food. and sleep as necessary par,
in the balanced life of the child. The play
ground is cheaper than the reformatory:
that is why it is as necessary that children
have suitable play as that they have ade-
guate and suitable schooling. Luther
Halsey Gulick.
The football game hasn't taken with the
boys. We've gotten as far as to painting
add catching punts: kicking of and tack
ling. But to get down to a regular scrim-
mage the fellows do not like On the other
hand both boys and girls enjoy work with
Indian clubs, dumb bells. and wands.
During the few cold stormy days we've had
there has been number Of pupils in the
gym.
This week we are having basket ball
goals put up, and teams have been chosen.
The following will play one week and the
team with the biggest score at that time
WINS. Lloyd Folkestad capt.
Through the courtesy Of Mr.. Catlin we
got the baskets: and our Mr.. Smith, the.
jani,or has put up the poles and laid out
the grounds.
A part OF our Pioneers day festivities
will be basket ball game between the
big fellows in town and the school boys.
The preparation Of the Pioneers day
program is going on amain. Next week
We shall have il published.
Regular monthly examinations again this
week. Las, month few report cards were
not issued, mainly because the pupils came
in late and were out Of school after enter
ing. This month everv card will come out
on time. Look for them next wednesday.
George Evans came back to school Mon
day morning. and entered the A Ist grade,
This makes an enrolment Of AZ in the
primary room. and leaves but one vacant
seat.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
Wedding at Dane Valley

A quiet wedding occurred on Wednesday
Oct 18th. the marriage Of Mr. Chris Lynd-
and Miss Christine Jensen of Dane Valley.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.
= X. Hanson at the farm residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingward Knutson only few
relatives and friends we're present. Miss
Helga Nelson and Mr.. NJ. Lyndgaard
acted as bridesmaid and Grooms man.
Both groom and bride came to Dane VAL
ley year ago from AudaLon. Iowa. where
they have now gained large number Of
friends in this vicinity. They will be
home at once where Mr.. Lyndgaard has
rented farm "a miles north of Dane
Valley. Dane Valley joins with their
many friends in extending congratulations
and wishing them long and happy we'd
ed life.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27

Come In and See Us or Write.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
new COUNTY
Where 10 Sign Petition for the
New County Of Gateway

The certified lists of qualified electors in
the territory proposed to be embraced IN
the new county. in Dawson and Valley
have been received by the Com
mittee on county Division. and copies oil
these lists and petitions have been made
Only those parties whose names are on
the qualified list. should sign the petition
for new county.
Petitions to he signed have been sent to
the following. parties. and all qualified
electors. who are in favor Of the Creation
of new county. should see these parties
and sign the petition as soon as possible.
More will be sent into other localities as
soon as prepared.
Frank Hunter, Poplar Mont. r. [.
Newcomb, Mondak Mont. {. ). Nelson.
PIentywood Mont Gustav Ole. Scobey:
Olaf Bergh. gedstone. r. ID. Mccormack,
Outlook, Geo. l.. Onstad. CoalTIdge. n.
4. Levang. Medicine Lake. August tryh-
ling, Dane Valley. Bainville Tribune,
Bainville.
South Side Lists with. r. {. Nswcomb.
Mondak +. NJ. at $40 Pass z. o VIII
mot, Pllrer. Henry Miller. John Bawden
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
SEWING MACHINES

We the for the Singer Sewing Machine and
prepared made. We supply
needless for make Of machine Call thing
may reed in line. WE WILL PAY CARFARE BOTH WAYS
TO AND FROM HAVRE TO ANY ONE IN THIS VICINITY
PURCHASING A PIANO FROM US.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27

LACK of space this week forces US 'e
hold "A Trip to Fairyland" by Helen
Mulligan until next week.-Editor.)
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27

Froid and Medicine Lake have commit
tees out with petitions protesting against
county division. They also have another
petition out as a blind asking for county
division with the north part OF Dawson
county left oil. we'll knowing that the val
uttion will be insufficient for new county
ON tn .ir proposed lines.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27

Blue Ribbon and Hazel Grove Whistles
are pure and good. Best for family use.
For Sale BY L. E. Schov, a6H
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
IN SHEET MUSIC

Violns
Popular
TUNING AND REPAIRING
Photographs Of all makes repaired
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-27
TALKING MACHINES

We
carried by
All payments
. ando to suit GUST
including the Steton Iu
Voiins Harps Aeeordn
IStrnga Mus Merchants
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-27
W. E. LANK COMMANDS
The FIRST BATTALION

AT the election held in the State
'AImory at Wilmington last Monday
evening, Major 5. P. DoheIty was
elected Lieutenant Colonel over Cap
tain w, L Lank. OF Milford, by one
vote; the final count being fourteen
for DOherty and thirteen for Lank
The office was made vacant by the
resignation OF Col. Boyd, who has en-
gagged in business in the west. Major
Doherty and Captain Lank were the
only candidates for the office.
Lieutenant Colonel Simon P. Doh.
ertY is one OF the oldest and most pop
ular officers in the militia. d e is rec
ognized as one Of the most com petent,
especially when it comes to q question
Of military matters, and on mCre than
one occasion when Delawsre's troops
under his command have fallen under
the eye Of old and we'll seasoned regu.
lar army officers, these troops and
their commander have received the
highest praise from these recognized
experts.
As soon as the announcement Of the
election Of Lieutenant Colonel Doherty
was made, the officers present unani.
mously elected Captain w E Lank,
C mmander OF Company B. Msjor 20
fiji the vacancy made by OOher'y's
promotion. Major Lank Is one of the
oldest officers IN the service in poinf Of
service. He is we'll liked Uy not only
the men Of his company, but by all
thu officers Of the cummaud as we'll |
It is with pleasure that his many |
friends here learn Of his promotion.
The feet that his election was made
attests to bis popularity in
The regiment
MsjoI Lank will be in command OF
The First Battalion. His official record
follows Private, sergeant, first SER
geant Company B, February, 1880 to
March 24th, 1898; captain, Company
B, May 18th, 1898. Mustered out he,
,emher 18th, 1898 Captain, March
24th. 1898
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-27
The HALLOWEEN PARADE
NEXT TUESDAY EVENING

T Il Windsor has been appointed
Marshall Of the Red Mems Parade, to
he held on next Tuesday evening, All
Halloween. Mr.. Windsor will select
his aids later.
The following is complete formation
Of line up T T, Windsor, Marshall ;
Halls Concert Band Of 20 pieces; J o.
r NJ led by Sakimas Tribe, Juniors
degree team aud members in regalis,
with squsws and papooses; "Billy," "
the famous lodge goat; Chief Crazy
Snake, with his Indian Band ; Milford
Fire Department and Band Merchants
Floats and Band Masqueraders on
horse back and Band.
The parade Will form at the depot at
73O p. IN. aud march on the following
route: Up Railroad Avenue to Wal
nut Street, up Walnut to Barker Street,
down Washington Street to South
Second Street. out Second Street to
McCOlley Street then to Front Street,
down Front Street to Walnut Street,
through Walnut to North Second
Street, from Il ere to West Street then
to North Front Street down North
Front Street to Walnut Street, then
to the front OF Hall and Mansion, where
all fun is to publicly givet Snake,
War aud Scalp Dances will take place
aud the Indians will make merry at
the burning of pale face at the stake,
realistic scet e Of Indisn life on Teser
vations Tn re will be plenty Of red
fire to enlIveD the occasion and it is
hoped everybody VIII have good
time.
All people will refrain from hitchipg
teams on Walnut Street during the
evening In order to avoid accidents TO
All com mittees will meet at the Red
Mems Hall at 30 p. m. on Monday
evening next. All Red Men are re-
quested to decorate their homes on
route Of parade.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-27
CHRONICLE ADVERTISING PAYS.

A few weeks ago A. E Davis, OF
Philadelphia inserted q advertisement
in this paper At the same time be
placed the ad in several ether papers.
MT, Davis was talking with some Mil
ford friends who were in Philadelphia
last week and during the conversation
this paper was mentioned. Mr. Davis
then told Of having placed the ad In
several papers,, He stated that he re-
ceived inquiries 10 which the "ChrOn.
icle" was mentioned from large mum
beT Of persons, among them being
man in JOhnstown, Pa. He did not
receive as large number Of letters from
all the rest combined. 1t snrely pays
TO advertise in the "ChrOniele", and
no matter where you may live you will
do we'll to place an ad in it when you
have something for sale, or want
something. Why not try us.