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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
Alligator Farm in Iowa.

Spirit Lake, Ia, July 22-Among
the many new things at the Iowa
great lakes this summer is the start
ing of an alligator farm on West Ok
oboji by the Badgraws. Six large al
ligators, measuring upward of six
feet have arrived from the gulf and
another large shipment is on the
way. They expect to have around
twenty alligators and among them
will be Old Joe, who is upward of
200 years old and a monster.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
BOy Seriously Hurt.

Gerhard Oset, fourteen year old
boy employed on the farm of Herman
Meyer, west of town, was found by
his employer in the bayfield, Monday
unconscious and with his skull frac-
tured at the base OF the brain. The
young man had been driving a team
hitched to a mower, but whether he
was kicked by one of the hcrses or
was struck by the sickle is not yet
known. He was hurried to the hos
pital and an operation was perform
ed in the hope of saving his life
Spring Grove Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
BREAKS NECK IN HAY SHUTE.
Rockford Man Falls Backward 3:
Feet i'm Barn on George Dun
kleburg Place.

Warren Ballard, a resident OF
Rockford, snapped his spinal column
in a terrible backward fall to the
cement floor of thirty-three foot
hay shute while busy yesterday after
noon in the harvesting work on the
Geo. Dunkleberg farm, just mile
north of town.
Despite the awful character of the
accident Ballard was not instantly
killed and was still alive when DR.
Yemerich arrived after a furious
drive from the city in his automobile
Nothing could be done, however, ant
ness
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24

Bold Reckless Daring and Dextey of People Schooed in the
Of SeIf-defense and Reliance showing their Native Skill
in the of Weapons, Natural Proves and Careful Training
which have added the fashionable Meadow Brook
Hunt Sports, HigI,-jumpng Horses Hounds
and Athletes who will appear in Spirited Contests The
Whole Tremendous Exhibition Sweeping Panorama of
Swaying Emotion and Varied Attractions, Shifting Scenes
from Western Wis to Desert Sands PIONEER PURSUITS
and PERlLS mingled with FAR EASTERN EVENTS and
ATMOSPHERES transporting the Senses from the 0ccdent
to the Orient in Single Bound Depicting the Onward March
Of Civilization and the Of Continent, with the
most familiar character in frontier history Col W. F.
"RuffaIo present to direct its detail,
and ticket admits to all. +
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
Lightning Kills Seven Colts.

Lightning struck and killed seven
colts in the n. H. Holm pasture in
Frederika township on last Friday
night. They had evidently been
punched together trying to protect
themselves from the storm, as when
found they were close together
some of them lying on top of others.
Another colt was so badly injured
1t is questionable whether he will re-
cover. Four of the colts belonged
to Mr.. Holm, one to his son, and two
to a neighbor. The adjustor for the
Bremen County Farmers Mutual in
surance company adjusted the loss.
paying Mr.. Holm $50 each for his
four, his son received 500, and the
neighbor 1915 for his two.-Waver-
ly Independent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
Freak Calf is Found.

Knoxville, Iowa, July 17.-The
most unique animal monstrosity in
Marion county is reported in
the shape of a freak calf at the Jas.
Teter farm in Union township, six
miles northwest of here.
The calf had two perfect heads,
which were apparently normal in ev-
cry way, eight legs and two tails.
What makes the case remarkable is
that the one body possesses a double
set of lungs and other vital organs.
1t was born dead.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
beautiful Women.

Nothing adds more to the beauty
of women than luxuriant hair. The
regular use of Meritol Hair Tonic
will keep the hair healthy, promote
its growth, keep it clean and bright,
and gives it that wavy appearance
so much admired.
E. j. Parman, Druggist, DEBORAH,
Iowa, sole agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24

N. j. Gorham, Cashier Bank of
Woodville, Woodville, Ga. had a very
severe attack of kidney trouble and
the pains in his kidneys and back
were terrible. Il got bottle of Fo-
fey Kidney Pills from our druggist
and they entirely relieved me, have
more benefit from them than any 9TH
er medicineg' Sold by Engbertson' s
Pharmacy. July
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
Paws $4,000 for Farm

Mason City, Iowa, July 1S.-One
of the highest prices ever paid for a
farm in this county was paid in a
deal by which William Austin of Ce-
dar Falls becomes owner of the Will
liam Colby $50 acre farm, six miles
south of here at $500 per acre, or
$4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24
George H. Higbie Manton. MI

George l.. Higbie, Manton, Mich,
used Foley Kidney Pills for kidney
and bladder trouble. He says: Il
find for my case no other medicine
equals Foley Kidney Pills for bene-
fetal effect" They are a safe and
reliable medicine for kidney trouble
and rheumatism. Contain no harm
full drugs. Sold by Engbertson's
Pharmacy. July
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-24

TWO EXHIBITIONS DAILY and RAIN OR SHINE ndn
On ale Dsy Exhibit ~ nam
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Pope to Build New
Palace for Cardinals

ROME. June 3o.-The Pope has decided
to build a new palace to house the car
dinals when they are called on to elect
his successor.
When he was himself elected he was
greatly struck by the bad accommoda-
tions provided for the cardinals. and
decided to make better provision for
them on the first opportunity. The new
palace is to be built on the site Of the
old italian mint. which has been ac-
quired by the Pope.
1t will have $50 rooms. besides kitchens
and halls. sufficient for the whole Col
lege of Cardinals, with their attendants,
doctors, and cooks. 1t will be Joined
to Sistine Chapel. where the actual cleo
tions take place.
The existing Vatican buildings COM
prise 1000 rooms, eight grand staircases,
and 200 smaller ones, several private
chapels, and endless corridors.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Promotions Come to
Four Army Colonels

AS the result of the recent appoint
ments of four general officers In the
army, the promotion to a colonelcy OF
Lieut.. Coils. William D. Beach, OF the
general STAFF, at Manila. and William
A. Skunk, of the War College here, will
be made. Lieut. Coils. Horace G.
Sickles, Twelfth Cavalry. and II. ],
Slocum.' of the Eastern division, was
Governors Island, n. Y, who are now
additional lieutenant colonels, are made
additional colonels.
Major Thomas b. Dugan. Fourth Cav
airy, Mounted Service School, Fort
Riley, kan, and Guy Carleton, Army
War College, are promoted to lieutenant
colonels. Capts. NJ. c. Butler. jr, Sew
enth Cavalry, Manila, p. l., and Michael
N. McNamee, Fifteenth Cavalry, Fort
Sheridan, ILL.,, are advanced to the rank
OF major, and First Lieutenant r. j.
Herman, Ninth Cavalry, Columbus Bar
racks, Ohio to that of captain.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Guiteau Executed
Thirty Years Ago Today

Thirty years ago today Charles Gui-
teau. the assassin OF President James
A. Garfield, was executed for his crime
Older citizens of Washington recall the
trial. at which Guiteau defended him
self Tday also is the anniversary of
a number of historical events, including
the evacuation of Carlisle Pa, by Con-
federate soldiers in 1868; the first as
cension by train of Pixies Peak in 1891
and the opening of st. Louis first thea
ter in 1927. In 1850 this date the Rev.
Joseph s. Alemany was consecrated
Roman Catholic bishop OF Monterey,
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Colonial Beach Mecca
Of Holiday Crowd

Colonial Beach. Va. will be the Mec-
ca OF a large share of the Fourth Of
July vacationers This resort AT the
1uncture of the river and bay, is draw
ing larger and larger crowds. and sne-
clal accopmodations have been ar
ranged Tor those who wish to spend
iHmTsepenaence ms Day at the Beach.
Inc steamer ST. Johns will mako a
moonlight trip down the river on the
evening OF the 3rd, leaving the WHAT
mere at o'clock. This trip will taka
the place Of the one regularly schedo
ued ued at a; m: The return trip will be
ing Gof the Fourth VIC e'en-
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
"Oldest Newsboy"
Believed to Be Diving

JOLIET. ILL.,. June 3O.-Eramus Page.
i@ years old, the oldest newsboy in the
world, is believed to be dying At his
home here. He was stricken while
selling papers at a railroad station, his
stand for years.
Page has said several times since the
construction of Joliet's union station
was begun that II he lived to sell papers
for one week in the new structure he
would be satisfied to die. The new sta
ton will not open until August II.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Lightning Bolt Kills
Two, Spares One

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. June S0-A bolt
of lightning flashed through an open
window yesterday and killed Henry
Young. aged thirty, and Harry Leedy,
twenty-eight, at work in a new house
three miles east of here.
Contractor Henry Hook was standing
suuarely between the two workmen, but
the bolt forked so as to leave him en-
tirely unhurt. John Quear, a third
workman, was stunned.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Salvation Army Tent
Services Open Tonight

Salvation Army services tonight will
be held under tent, at Fourteenth and
G streets southwest. During the sum-
mer services will be held each night
at the tent. excepting Thursday, when
they will be held at the hall on Penn
sylvania avenue. Tonight's services
will be the first one under the tent, and
will be conducted by Major and Mrs
George Irving and Ensign A. Cooper.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Summer School Opens.

Sumrler session of the Sisters Col
leGe, Brookland, opens tomorrow, and
nearly Coz prospective students have al
ready arrived. The attendance will be
far beyond the capacity of the COL
lege, Students come fl ON every State
In the Union ana Canada. and twen-
ty-stN sisters societies are represented
The opening features of the session
was solemn high mass at O'Clock this
morning.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Aviator Is Improving.

Recovery is all but complete in The
case Of Carl /. Hamilton, the young
aviator who was injured at College
Park last week, and he will probably be
able to leave Casualty Hospital in an
other week, according to DT. J. r. Wei
ltnEton. 80
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Will Discuss Missions.

General Baptist Association of Wash
ington this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in
Shiloh Baptist Church, for the purpose
Of stimulating interest in foreign and
home missions.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30

THE STOCK MARKET OF THE WEEK


Vdual
MISCELLANEOUS SHARES
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Stephens Recovered

Congressman Herbert D. Stephens of
Misslsslppi, who was painfully burned
he was out for a walk yesterday, and
expects to be in his office tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30
Money Order Office
To Be Closed July 4

The money order and cashier divisions
of the Postoffice will be closed July 4,
and the registry division will be kept
open from 10 to II o'clock.
The only mail delivery by carriers will
be made beginning at 7:3o o'clock in the
morning. The following is the schedule:
Main office, $3.50 a. m, 4:3o and II
p. m.
Station A, 7:3o a. M. 4 and 1O:3o p. m.
Station B, a. m. and 1890 p. m.
Station F, a. m, and 10 p. m
Station G, 8 a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Station II. 1880 a. m, 10 p. m.
Station X, $50 a. m, p. m.
Takoma Park station, a. M. p. m.
Brookland station, $50 a. m, p. m.
Tenleytown station, 7:30 a. M. p. m.
The following named stations will be
open to the public for the transaction Of
business:
Station A, 8 to II a, m.
Station B, to II a. m.
station c, 7:30 to 10 a. m.
Station F, 6 to II a. m.
Station G. 1880 to II a. m, to 7 p. m.
Station H, to II a. m.
Station K, 6 to II a. m, to p. m
Takoma Park station, to IL a. m, 5
to D. m.
Brookland station, s to IL a. m.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30

M, Nice little bank-capital. 800 ooo. CHR
pius' tz.zlo,sS3; deposits, SIS, ,OH, 600 RanL-
ing I'M, house and lot. $552, ,OSs. On banS
tender tend A1SSso ana o;,. silver, 'l,ola lsi legal
Firth Avenue Bank, New York ci,,, inc
Nice little money maker, CITY.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30

obdo, m bank receive a deposit OF
is Sischared r mas IT certified, the depositor
The Washington times., 1912-06-30

Local securities .have been abnor-
nhansaa ttairS auil h during the past week. Price
The Washington times., 1912-06-30

Local financial circles are inst abou.
as quiet as the market. There ought to
be an Improvement this week. Millions
or checks for dividend and interest paw
Ilents due July i. were put in the mails
last night and money will he dac,dodI,5
plentiful by Tuesday morning. There
ought to be liberal reinvestment buy
Ing on Change.
The Washington times., 1912-06-30

A convention of several hupdrad A..
gates. unfamiliar with banking de-
mouhces the monetary commission's
work. that has practically been an
EIn,s PrSved Sy the banking fraternity of the
tndnrsae states probably because of this
worlds methods. long months of effort
heavy money expenditure, long ionr,
heys taken, results vetoed by non-coIn-
oatants In the field of finance.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20
MARliTBURG.

Mrs. Galathia Todd and daugh.
yer, Miss Anna, of Paint Lick,
have beeu visiting relatives, Miss
Angie Hunt and Mrs. Helm
Griffin, of this place.-Miss Matte
Ovens and Miss Bess Hamlin, of
Spiro. were visiting, Mrs. F. M.
Marshbanks the first of the week.
Miss Judith Mccall was visiting
in Brodhead first of the week.
Mrs. Opp Taylor who has been
visiting in St. Louis. NO., re.
turned to her home last Sunday
night. We are glad to have them
back.-Miss Ella Robinson, OF
Rose Hill. is visiting relatives at
this place.
Fred Myers. Of Nj. Vernon was
in Maretburg last Sunday.-Mrs.
Sallie Owens accompanied her
brother, Mr.. Ance Boreing oil
Cincinnati home. Lee Chaudle,
formerly of this place, was here
Sunday. He was on his way to
Livingston where he is teaching
school. We are glad to say he
can not pass through Maretburg
without stopping. Tommy
Chany is improving slowly.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20
VOTE FOR
n. n. S EAVY
Candidate from 18th District
For Congress
PROGR ESSIVE PARTY
.a Il &c K EFT
VOTE FOR
WO K STARTS ON DIX
RIVER DAM.

The following press notice is
sent out from Danville: Work
has begun on the dam which is to
b. built across Dix River at
Kennedy's mill, south east of
Burgin. 1t is estimated that the
dam with equipment will cos.
s.. GOO. 900. L. B. Harrington OF
Richmond, took leading part in
securing funds with which to
carry on the great undertaking.
1t was not anticipated that the
work would begin at such an early
date. New York capitalists are
backing the enterprise. A ties,
lasting through three years has
proven satisfactory. Power will
be furnished to the electric plants
at Dauville, Lancaster, Nicholas.
vile, Harrodsburg, and Richmond
1t is thought that a net work o.
interprban railways will be in
operation in this section in {
short time after the dam il
finished Manager Fish, of the
Danville electric plant, is making
arrangements with the promoter.
to take the power for the loca
plant. The dam will be abou
100 feet high aud will be con
structed of steel and concrete. A
dozen engineers have pronounced
the project as entirely feasible.
The above notice clipped from
an exchange gives hopes to tn,
idea that probably sooner or latel
an electric line will be bull
through the mountains. II W,
get one any ways soon 1t viii
be the result of this great enter
prize now begun to harness TIT
waters of Dix river.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20

and attending the debate. --Brod.
head Chapter, No. Isl, Royal
Arch Masons, held its annual
election of officers last Monday.
The following officers were
elected: John Robins. High
Priest; w. E. Gravely. King; j.
F. Watson, Scribe; R. L. Smith,
Treasurer, H. L. Tharp. Score
tary; R S Shivel, Sentinel; Syl
van Bord' S, Captain of the Host,
o. A. Firth, Principal Sojourner;
A. M. Hiatt, Royal Arch Captain,
Edd Smith, Master 3rd Veil, w.
H. Anderson, Master End. Veil;
Julian Bordes, Master 1st Veil
If the people that are against
the issuing of bonds for the
building Of pixies in this county
are only just the intelligent We
have lots of ignorant people
about Brodhead Postmaster
and Mrs. John Robins and little
daughter, Mildred, are visiting
relatives in Garrard county
They will return about October
the first.-C. H. Firth made 6
lucky catch Tuesday night. He
had been of the opinion that some
one was going into their store anG
and Roller Mill at night, so he
had been watching for the pas
three weeks, and on Tuesday
night he caught one Sam Lowery
coming out of the mill. He at
once took the gentleman before
Judge Haggard. whoordered hin
searched, and found in his poke
a key to the store. Mr.. Fritz
was satisfied that when he ordered
Lowery to throw up his hands
that he threw away key to tn
mill, and some parties went will
Mr.. Firth to the mill next m ,rn
ing and found the key. Thu
officers landed Lowery in Mt
Vernon Jail, and he will have hi
examining trial Saturday. o.
Monday evening at the Hol.
Roller meeting that is in progress
here, We understand that Lower!
prayed long and loud, but
judging from his fate on Tuesday
night. we doubt that his petition
was answered, but are of tn,
opinion as a reward he will sool
be wearing the stripes within thu
walls of the penetentiary,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20

passing his place will have 10 put
nip somt money to Ihave it there.
This he can affor.! to do, and if e
does not want to do this let the
man on the other side of the dis.
trlct that wants it and is williag Il
pay for it, have the road.
If this is not good plan lei
the people that can suggest a plan
or something better speak, what
we want in this part of the coun.
ty is every body satisfied as much
so as possible, and the way t.
have it is to give all an equa
how.
Trusting and believing this will
be done, l am, Yours very truly
A. M. HIATT.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20
THE MEN WHO SUCCEED

as heads of large Enterprises are
men of great energy. Success. to.
day demands health. TO all is to
fail. It's utter folly for a man 10
endure weak, run down, half
alive conditionwhen Electric Bit
tiers will put him right on his feet
In short order. -Four bottles did
me more real good ,haa any othe
medicine / ever took. writes Chas
B. Allen, Svlvania, Ga. AFTER
years of suffering with rheumatism
liver troubles, stomach disorders.
aud deranged kidnes, am again.
thanks to Electric Bitters. sound
and we'll" Try them. Only so
cents at Chas. c. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20
BR0DHEAD.

Mrs. Bette Tharp has returned
home after spending, two weeks
with relatives in COrbin and Will
tOn.-Mrs. J. E. Wallin and Miss
Gertrude Martin spent the day
Sunday at High Bridge.-Arthur
Anderson, of Richmond, spent a
few DAYS last week with his
cousin. Henry Anderson.-Miss
Pearl Tyree spent few days in
Grab Orchard last Week.-Mrs.
Mattye Owens spent a few days
with relatives III Walnut Grove
last week, she was accompanied
home by her uncle, John. Riddle.
Russell PEoctQr, of Mt, Vernon
was IN town CALLING Sunday night.
-G4oSge Jarrett, of Durango,
Colorado, was with his grand
father. J. H. Jarrett, Saturday
and SUNDAY. He left Monday for
Berea where he will enter
school
Misses Lena and Leila Albright
were in Pine Hill between trains
Sunday.--M Miss Elizabeth Storms
has returned home after visiting
relatives and friends in. London,
COrbin and >Keafy.< She will
leave in few days for Dunedin,
Florida, where she will teach
school. W. J. Owens is
spending a few days with her
sister. Mrs. Julian Bordes, on
Copper Creek. this week. Miss
Claudia Dodson, of Mt. Vernon,
WAS the guest of Miss Clyde
Watson Tuesday.-Mr. aud Mrs.
Likins and Master Ray COlburn
returned to their home in Caney
vile, after spending few days
with Prof. and Mrs. Il. &.
Likins.--Jacob Elder bought a
house and lot from P. A. Shelton
on Maple Avenue, consideration
S575. DIR. John T.. Moore, of
Chicago. Ill, is with his brother
James " Moore near this place
Mr.. k'o,re is a prominent
physician of the windy city.-P
A. Shelton has moved his family
to Williamsburg, KY. Mr.. Shell
ton is foreman of a railroad crew
and moved his family close to his
work. We regret to lose this
estimable family.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Durham,
and little son Austin Sparks. of
Mt Vernon, Cashier and Mrs A. !
Nj. Hiatt, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Robbins and little daughter,
Mildred, spent very pleasant
day with Mr.. and Mrs. r. L
Smith, of the Hiatt section Sun
day.-Rev. A. J. Pike is attend
ing the debate near Science Hill,
between Rev. Holt a baptist and
Rev. W. G. Roberts, of the
churc hof Christ. The debate
will last some three or four days.
The contest at A. E. Al.
bright's store every Saturday is
drawing large crowds. He gives
away each Saturday, a nice 7dinner
set and we, Judge the crowd
will number 15o that regularly
-JoesCarter and Wallace
spent Sunday afternoon
The guests of r. L. Smith = +
Mrs. W. II. Barnes is very sick
It the home of her parents, near
Bee Lick.-Mrs. Jacob Rlder is
S visiting relatives near Quail 1
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-20

WHITLEY City and Pine Knot
are in a squabbIe over the result of
the election held last week on the
location of which of the two places
should De the county seat of the
new county of McCreary. 1t
appears that Whitley City has the
advantage, having a majority OF
the votes ON face Of returns.