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The Forrest City times., 1912-09-13
The Men Who Succeed

a. heads of large enterprises are men of great energy Success. today. de. mands health To ail is 70 fail. It's utter folly for q man 10 endure T weak ran-down, half alive condition when Electric Bitters, will put him
 right on his feet in short order. Four bolt les did me more real good than aht ataer medicins ever took. writes ChaS x. Allen, Sylyania. Ga. After years 0f suffering with rheumatism, liver trouble, stomach disorders, and deranged kidneys, l am again, thanks tn Electric Bitters, sound and well.
 Ify them Only 50c al all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1912-09-13
DiarrhOea Quickly Cured.

l was taken with diarrhpa and Mr. Works, the merchant here, pursuaded me to try bottle of Cham berlain' $ Collie. Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy. After taking one dose of it l was cured. 1t also cured others that l gave it 10, writes NJ. F.. Gebhart. Oriole, Pa. That is not at all unusu. al. An ordinary attack of diarrhna can almost invariably be cured by one or two doses of this remedy. For sale by all dealers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-09-13
Notice to Teachers.

He QaaItefly Examination @i!I be Led al lle court louse il Forrest City September IasH aHi 4lth for teachers
 N private examinations wiz4 be Led ohzy as justified by la8.
 James NJ Wilson.
 County Examiner
The Forrest City times., 1912-09-13
ueSp0ndpHp.

Is often caused by indigestion and constipation. and quickly disappears when Chamberlain's Tablets are fa- ken. For sale by all dealers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
A PIONEER PASSES.
Mr.. 4. ID. Thomas, Well known Resi-
dent Since 1S49, Goes to
His Reward.

At 1880 O'Clock Friday night, al
his home on the west side came the
passing of one of the pioneer bust
ness men of DEBORAH and farmers OF
the county, Mr.. A. d. Thomas, who
had been resident of DEBORAH and
vicinity almost since the birth of the
city, having come here in 1S49.
Alexander ID. Thomas was born
March 20, 1881 in Erie county, Fem.
and upon attaining young mannood
he learned the carpenter trade and
lstarted out for the west, working his
way through at his trade. He spent
some time at Buffalo, ~ Y, Lansing
and Kalamazoo, Mich. and then went
TO McGregor and Volga, where he
had a sister. After time there he
came to DEBORAH, in 1S49. He worked
for awhile at the carpenter trade,
and then established the first meat
market opened in this place, which
he conducted for good many years,
part of the time with partners. La
ter he moved onto a farm northwest
of the city, where he spent a good
many years, until he retired and re-
turned to DEBORAH. For a short time
he also conducted a store on the west
side. He was mayor of West De-
corah for eight years and president
of the school board about the same
length of time.
In 1861 he was united in marriage
to Miss Alice Pollitt, who with three
children, James S. of Marquis, Can
ada; DR.. Hall H. and Miss Cecil of
this city, mourn his death. Four
children died in infancy and one son,
Reginald, died at Duluth, Mimi, five
years ago.
The funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon from the family
home on the west side, Rev. Dr.. NJ.
Willett officiating, with interment in
Phelps cemetery. 81
Mr.. Thomas in his life enjoyed UNI
iversal respect and esteem. Through
his residence of 60 years here, he
was always known to be an upright,
conscientious citizen, man of deter
mination and fixed opinions, whose
life was devoted to those he loved,
and to the upbuilding and advance
ment of the community in which he
lived. He has had much to do with
local progress and development, and
his work has been for good.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Many scandinavians Elected.

Scandinavians in this section will
be glad to learn that in the demo
cratic landslide which swept the
country last Tuesday prominent Nor
wegian-Americans who have been
serving their country notably were
reelected by substantial majorities.
United States Senator Knute Nelson
of Minnesota was reelected by 49,
600 majority. Congressman Halvor
STEVENSON of the ninth Minnesota
district; A. j. Volstead of the sew
enth Minnesota district; Sydney An
derson of the first Minnesota dis
trict; and G. N. Haugen, our own
of the fourth Iowa dis
trict, were all returned by substan-
tial majorities. Judge Harry Olson,
chief justice of the Chicago NUM-
cipal court was also reelected. This
is the cause of much congratulation
for in each case these men are able
and efficient servants of the common
people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Anniversary is Celebrated.

Yesterday was the forty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Barth, who were married in
Hesper township Nov. u, 1867, and
the occasion was remembered by a
company of friends and relatives who
assembled to celebrate the event.
Four of their children were present,
Samuel, Charles, Michael, and Mrs.
A. M. Kelly, one daughter who lives
in Kansas, Mrs. Charles Bryant, be-
ing absent. Mr.. A. Kelly of Garner,
father of Mr.. A. M. Kelly and
daughter were also present to
enjoy the festivities. Many De-
corah friends extend congratula-
tions and good wishes for many adj
ded years of happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13

-Four cases of typhoid fever have
developed in the fourth ward, in the
vicinity of the city pumping station.
None of the families effected, how
ever, use city water, and the city
water has just been examined by the
state chemist and found in good con-
dition. Nevertheless, the city author
tiles have thought it wise to have
the city water pumped from the
north pumping station, near the Dug
way, so as to prevent any possibility
of contamination from that quarter.
AS is stated above, the families effec-
ted all use water from wells, but il
is believed that the typhoid comes
from other sources, which are being
Investigated.
In any event, it would be wisdom
for residents in that part of the city
using well water to boil the water
for the present. e a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
MAY LOSE GLOVE FACTORY.
Factory Which Moved to Galena, ILL.,,
from DEBORAH, OveITun With
Orders and May Move Again.

Galena, Illinois, Nov. 12.-Unless
something can be done toward the
labor situation, this city stands ex-
cellent chances of losing one of its
leading manufacturing Industries
the Galena Glove and Mitten Factory.
Since the factory began the manufac-
ture of gloves, mittens and printers
aprons last January the demand for
goods has been such that the com
pany is far behind in its orders and
it has been found an utter impossi-
bility to secure enough competent
help.
At the present time, there are
about thirty people employed in the
manufacture Of the company's prod
uct and the women and girls average
from $3.50 to $12 week. The longer
they work, the more competent they
become and can make better wages.
If the right kind of help can be Sc
cured, the capacity of the plant will
be trebled. At present, new ma
chimes are being set up as fast as
girls can be taught how to operate
them.
The company is about four months
behind in orders and about three
months behind in stock and each day
is turning down large orders because
of insufficient help. The officers of
the company assert that it has been
found impossible to import help be-
cause of the prohibitive rates of
board.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Exodus to California.

Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. William
Thompson departed for their new
home at ontario, California. Mr.. B.
j. Tabor and daughter Mary and
Victorian Phillips of Mabel also left
for Fair Oaks, CAL, to make their
home. Mrs. Polk Hall departed for
Sacramento
Several others are contemplating
going to California Early in Decem-
Der w. A. Kennedy, wife and daugh-
ter and Miss Maggie Thompson will
go to Ontario, Cal, to make their
home. c. r. Williams, wife and
daughter, Mrs. C. w. Allison, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Paine and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Hoyt are also contempla-
ting going to Berkeley for the win
ter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Vic Stevens Dead.

Victor Sevens, the organizer and,
for some time president of the Stand
ard Telephone company, died at his
rooms in the Paris hotel, Dubuque,
Sunday morning, from a complica-
ton of ailments He was ffty-seven
years old, was born and grew up in
Allamakee county, and during his
presidency of the Standard Telephone
Co. was frequent visitor to Decor
ah. He was well known through
out northeastern Iowa. OF late
years he has made his home at Greg
DRY, S. d., where he was interested
in business. He has been devoting
his attention to land business for a
few years past. He will be buried
in Waukon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
District Court in Session.

The November term of the district
court for Winneshiek county opened
at the court house on Monday after
noon, with Judge A. n. Hobson of
West Union on the bench, and w. w.
Comstock at the reporters table. AS
announced last week, there is a large
amount of business before the court,
and the session will probably last at
least two weeks. Monday and yes
terday was spent in reading the de-
fault docket, arguing motions and
disposing of probate matters. This
morning the case of Haase VS.. Ros-
sley, for alienation of affections, was
opened, and is occupying the atten-
ton of the court as we go to press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Alexander Dyrland Dead.

Alexander Dyrland passed away at
his home in this city yesterday after
noon at 1920 o'clock, from hemor-
rhage of the lungs, after an illness
of four years. He was born Dec. 5,
1886, in Madison township, this
county, moving to Minnesota in 1896
and back to DEBORAH in 1907. He
conducted a restaurant here and al
so worked at the barber trade. He
was a popular young man who had
many friends and his death will be
generally mourned. The funeral will
with interment in the Norwegian
cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Parcels Post Regulations.

Distinctive parcel post stamps
must be used on all fourth class mat
ter beginning Jan. LIST, 1918, and
such matter bearing ordinary post
age stamps will be treated as Held
for Postage
Parcels will be mailable only at
post offices, branch post Offices, let
tered and local named stations and
such numbered stations as may be
designated by the postmaster.
All parcels must bear the return
card of the sender; otherwise they
will not be accepted for mailing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
A Splendid Production.

THE Shepherd of the Hills" at the
Grand last night scored an unquali-
fled success. There was a good aud
fence, nothing but the inclemency of
the weather preventing a packed
house. The beautiful story of the
Ozarks was depicted with such rea-
ism and such appealing force that
the play, from beginning to end,
made deep impression upon all who
witnessed it. 1t was splendid pro-
duction throughout, exceptionally
we'll staged and brought out deserved
commentator on all sides.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Drag the Roads.

Every Winneshiek county road
should be thoroughly dragged after
this good rain, to put them in shape
for winter. A freeze-up may be ex-
pected at any time, and the dragging
of the roads before this comes, if
possible, will be of great value
throughout the entire winter A lit
tile precaution at this time may pre-
vent bad roads all winter. Road su-
pervisors, township trustees and ev-
erybody interested in road mainten-
ance should give this matter atten-
tion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
New Dam in Operation.

The big new power dam of the Up
per Iowa Power Company, seven
miles northeast of the city, was put
into operation for the first time last
night, that is, the gates were closed
and the lake is being formed behind
the dam. 1t is expected that on &C
count of the low stage of water it
will take some little time before the
lake is filled, and the turbines which
operate the big dynamos started. The
filling of the dam will be watched
with much interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
"Kindling" Next Week.

"Kindling," which will be seen at
the Grand next week Thursday night,
with Miss Sarah Padden in the stel-
lar role, is one of the very finest pro-
auctions ever seen in DEBORAH. IT
is benefit performance for the thea
ire, to assist in defraying the ex-
pense Of remodeling the theatre, and
large house is desired. No one
will be disappointed in "Kindling.
1t is one of the very best plays now
before the public. See it next week
Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Board is in session.

The Eoard of Supervisors is in
session this week. They have finish
ed the official canvass of the vote, the
result of which is announced else
where in these columns, and are now
engaged in the auditing of accounts
and other county business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Colt Show This Month.

Plans are being made for the hold
ing of big colt show the latter part
of this month, probably the 23d. The
show hastily gotten UP last spring
was such a success that the banks of
the city have decided to hold anoth-
er this fall. Substantial prizes will
be given by the banks. Full an
nouncement will be made later.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
Football Friday Afternoon.

On Friday afternoon of this week
at three O'Clock at the fair grounds,
the last football game of the season
for the high school team will be
played with Cresco. The athletic
rivalry between the two teams for
many years past ought to attract a
good crowd. Come out and root for
the boys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Marriage This Morning.

Mr.. Elmer Wood and Miss Gladys
White, two well known young people
of this city, were united in marriage
this morning. They have many
friends in the city who will unite in
hearty congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Governor Larrabee Sinking.

Word comes from the bedside of
Governor William Larrabee of Cler-
mont that be became unconscious at
GIG o'clock yesterday morning and
has been gradually sinking since. 1t
is believed that he will not rally and
that the end is near. He has been
very ill for several weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
NOTICE IN PROBATE.
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the court house
in Winneshiek county, Iowa, on the
3rd day of February, 1913, at 1880
O'Clock, p. M, to attend the probate
of an instrument purporting to be
the last will and testament of A. ID.
Thomas, late of DEBORAH township,
in Winneshiek county, Iowa, deceas-
ed, at which time and place you will
appear and show cause, if any, why
said will should not be admitted to
probate.
In testimony whereof / have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said office, this 18th day
of November, 1912.
OLAF Kallevang,
Clerk of District Court.
By S. j. Moore, Deputy.
j. A. Nelson, Attorney. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Beard & Kennedy
have this day dissolved partnership.
]. C. Beard will continue the real
estate and automobile business as
before.
Dated Nov. /, 1912.
j. G.. Beard.
w. A. Kennedy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13

Returns received up to the time of
going to press indicate that Wilson
has 357 electoral votes, Roosevelt
"A and Taft 20, with LOG still in
doubt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-13

Necessity is the mother of hard
work with most of us.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-07-19
rHE HOUR HAS CONE.

Notwithstanding our oft lamen-
tations with respect to the slow
ness Of our racial advance, yet, all
things considered the steady adj
vance of the Negro race is apace
with the steady progress being
made in all the affairs Of this life.
However, the opportunity has
been wanting whereby the Negro
might be emancipated from a sort
of sacred feeling, which having
kept him as the personal property of
one of the great political parties,
he has been out of touch with the
mighty progressive forces which
are working wonderful revolutions
in the life of the nation. But the
needed emancipation has come at
last, and the Negro is at last free
from the servile tyranny of the Re
publican machine, and merging
with the newt political forces, the
present campaign will find members
of the race in every one of the poll
tical upheavels the emancipation
which thoughtful ones among US
have hoped for has at last material
lied We have not one harsh WORD
for any of our brethren who may
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-07-19
Reckless Statement.
Springs, Ark.

"Lynchings occurred during the
month of June in Tyler, Texas; Nash
vile. Tenn; Salisbury, Md, and
three in Florida, New Orleans, La,
Savannah. Ga. Louisville. KY, Des
Moines. Ia, Oxford and Rocky
Mount. Winston-Salem. n. c., and
Beaumont Texas"
The above statement appeared as
an editorial in the Waggoner, Okla,
American of July 18th. We will not
attempt to speak for any city men
toned except Nashville. and when
it is known that the last lynching in
this city happened in May, 1892, the
people can Judge for themselves
whether or not there is a probability
of any truth in any of the statement
from the American.
We know our sins are many, but
there is no good TO come from ma
licious false coloring of the situation
Speaking only for Nashville we want
to say there is not a city in. the
country with the same proportion q
colored and white population where
the same friendliness and fairness ex
lists as is the case here. Negro
newspapers should sometimes &c
the facts on matter so grave as thu
charge made against twelve cities b,
the American.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-07-19
THE NEGRO PRESS ON THE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

critic Party of the nation and it was
was reported that there was at least
one Negro delegate there.
From a political standpoint, the
Democratic Party is no place for the
colored people as such. True, few
our people may find admission there,
but the history of the party mega
tives the idea of any considerable
number of our people en'isting under
its banner.
This campaign, though, will afford
rare opportunity for the colored
voters of the country to make their
voting power felt and appreciated.
It can harly be doubted that thou
asnds wilyl support the Democratic
nominee for President of the United
States Many thousands will support
Hon Theodore Roosevelt, and Presi
ednt Taft will find a loyal guard OF
colored men doing all in their power
to bring about his reelection
But shall colored men supp2t Gov
Woodrow Wilson? This is the ques
ton which will attract most atten
ton and when his manager has beer
chosen and the "schoolmaster" car
didate for President has been inter
viewed upon the subject, then viii
the rank and file of our people be il
position to answer the burning is
sue, and decide upon course of &C
ito min the pending campaign.-Rich
mond (Va.) Planet.
BAILEY July Is
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-07-19
The Rainy Season.

This city has experienced a rainy
season of long duration 1t follows
in the wake of the hard winter, and
will doubtless be followed by hot,
dry SELL The doctors admit that
the health of the people will be great
ly affected by this weather. OF
course, they are not wasting much
time to publicly advise people how
to keep we'll; for they are the ply
sicians and make their living off OF
the sick people; and yet, If the peo-
pie will go to the trouble and ask
their physicians advice they will in
most instances, and we believe in
every instance, be given cue thai
will greatly aid them in this critica
period.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-07-19

Without assuming to have any
knowledge of bacteriology, we adj
wise all to invest a little money in
lime and scatter it around the yard
and house and keep the premises
clean; keep the flies out of the house,
and be careful what you eat. Cook
all food well and season thoroughly,
We are not afraid that many will
eat too much, the price of living will
take care of that end; but it is a
critical period, and if a little thought
and time will be given to the situa-
ton a great deal of the sickness
that may otherwise follow can be
averted.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-07-19
TIE VOICE oE The VOICE.

THE standard of the Voice is
the Golden Rule" is the utterance
of an editorial in that paper last
week. Just below it, however, is
an article which is about as far
from the Golden Rule as July is
from December.
Speaking Of the Negro Democrats
here attending the late Democratic
Convention it says that the Nebro
Democrats were denied the privilege
of entering the convention hall as
such that they tried several doors
and failed to get an entrance. This
is, we believe, true and like many
many other truths, more false than
true. Now this may be sort OF
Irish bull. hut nevertheless true. The
facts in the case are these. Arrange
ments had been made for the en-
trance of marching clubs, but it was
understood that they were TO be there
at certain time, but as our folks
generally are, the coored folks were
an hour behind. and the convention
had been called to order, and in con-
sequence no marching clubs, white
or black we're admitted.
The editorial goes on TO say that
after the first three days, not one OF
the visitors could he found in the
city. Now this is out of the whole
cloth. for a number of them were
} here and wore their badges up un
, til the last day of the convention
Not only this but these gentlemen
we're literally supplied with tickets
and not only went in themselves
but a number of our local citizens
had the pleasure of sitting in
, Democratic convention, for the frs
time in our lives.
While it is true that nothing wa
said in the platform in the interes
e of the Negro, nothing was sal,
l. against him. And if it is true tina
. the Negro Democrats were sat upol
as "The Voice would have us be
. lieve. the convention sat down equa
n ly as hard on Senator Newlands wit
e his anti-franchise plank. AS a ma
- ter of fact, and We wish to be fail
the COlOred people WHO NlSileu III
Democratic convention were bette
treated than those shrdlucmfwypsh
treated than were the colored pei
pie who attended the last Republ
y can meeting at the Lyric, where the
IS were relegated to a certain porto
d of the gallery set apart for then
. The Republicans "Jim Crowed" l
-" while the Democrats allowed us
Al sit where we pleased. We have not
t. ing especial in common with II
If Democratic party, but as journals
i, we desire to be at least fair.
" would be we'll for "The Voice"
" be the same
y The above editorial from the Afr
of American Ledger a Negro newspap,
o. that has been published in Baltimo
SIX twenty years. The Ledger takes
in courageous stand in the case und
in discussion. The truth is the ligf
at and it is the light humanity year
al for We heartily endorse the spil
of fairness shown here. The fal