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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
PASSING OF JOHN f. b. PoRTMAN
Popular Assistant Cashier of Citizens
Savings Bank Succumbs to
Long Illness.

The city learned with profound
and universal grief on Monday morn
ing of the death at 1880 o'clock,
midnight, of John F. b. Portman,
only son Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. B.
Portman, at the family home on JEFF
ferson street, after an illness which
commenced on December 18th, last,
which from the first was serious,
perpleXing case, and although the
best of loving care and expert medi-
cal attention was given him, he grad
ually grew weaker until Sunday
night, when he passed into his etern-
al rest.
John F. B. Portman was born in
DEBORAH, Nov. 6, 1885, and grew up
to manhood in this city, going from
the public schools to the Military
Academy at Culver, Indiana, where
he finished the four year course and
graduated in 1904. He then accept
ed a position with the Commercial
National Bank of Chicago, remain
ing there until 1908, when he re-
turned to DEBORAH and became AS
sistant Cashier of the Citizens Saw
ings Bank, a position which he filed
with credit until illness overlook
aim. He leaves to mourn his death
his parents, MIR. and Mrs. r. f. B.
Portman and two sisters, Mrs. j. Fl.
Duncan and Miss Katherine.
Burial will be from the home at
2:30 o'clock this Wednesday after
noon, Dean Wn. McVettie of Grace
church officiating, with interment at
Phelps cemetery under the funeral
-. of
which the deceased was a valued and
honored member. The Elks lodge
and the DEBORAH Fire Department, in
both of which he was an efficient
officer, will attend in body.
In the passing of Mr.. Portman the
city mourns one of its most prOmis-
ing and most popular young men.
Active in social and business lie,
the manliness of his character. mis-
kindness of disposition, his put lie
spiritedness and his manifest inter
est in the welfare of those with
whom he became associated attract
ed to him the respect, the confidence
and the esteem of everyone with
whom he came in contact. In fra
ternal societies he took high rank
through his ability and his sincerity
In the lodge, in the fire department
socially and in every phase of activ-
ity with which he associated himscl!
he became a leader. He was secre-
tary of the city board of education,
and filled many other positions of re-
sponsibility, where he will be greatly
missed. His death has brought the
pangs of sorrow to many a breast
and those nearest and dearest to
him have the sincere and heartfelt
sympathy of the entire community
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
YOUNG AND PRETTY CHORUS.
Next Saturday i'm 1.-THE
Heart Breakers"

Mort II. Singer, the we'll known
Chicago producer, who was recently
kidnapped and taken to Europe for
chilly by Martin Beck, the we'll known
vaudeville manager, Herman Fehr,
Mr.. Singers partner, and Mr..
Schwartz, a millionaire from Milwau-
-kee, was asked recently how it was
that his chorus always looked so
young and pretty. Mr.. Singer re-
Piled as follows
1--WE are always on the lookout for
new girls, as each year or so the old
faces gradually disappear, either get
ting married or becoming tired of
the hard work"
Now, in THE Heart Breakers, F"
my latest musical play which will be
seen at the Grand on Saturday even
ing, with Mr. George Damerel in the
leading role, we found we were
really up against it, as we used Meth
er show girls or broilers, simply us
III < uutulullS MO not only Ldu 10
know how to sing, but had to do
buck and wing dancing. We managed,
however, to get them, as we have
over 500 names on our books But
that taught me a lesson. Now,
wherever we stay for over a day or
so, Mr.. Damerel spends an hour each
day at the theatre around noon time
hearing applicants sing and Mr.. Ut
terry, my stage manager, tries them
out in regard to their dancing abil-
ity. If they show any talent at all,
we take their name and address and
they are duly entered in our Chicago
office, so when summer comes and we
are organizing our Road companies,
we send from Maine to California for
girls, and l guess that is why my
material always looks young and
fresh" See the performance Satur-
day night. You will enjoy it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.
Musical Forces at College Join i'm
Concert by Second Band.

A concert will be given this We'd
nesday evening at the Luther College
auditorium, which ought to attract
large audience. The second band
of the college, assisted by the Luth-
er College Concert Band, the college
chorus and Quinta choir, all under
the direction of Prof. Carlo A. Sper-
att, means a program of variety and
viyacity which cannot fail to please.
The two bands will combine in an
organization of 1O7 pieces, think of
it, band such as is seldom if ever
seen as a regular organization. Some
rare musical treats are in store for
us during the next three months,
thanks to the earnest and capable
work of Prof. Sperati.
Following is the program:
The Boys Brigade March st. Clair
Grand March, Majesty Laurendeau
Nevada Overture ..... Fulton
Hearts Desire, Waltz Rockwell
Iowa National Guard March Ripley
Luther College Second Band.
We Meet Again Tonight, Boys. 49,.
Proudly as the Eagle. Louis Spohr
Imogene Donahue. =. w. Thompson
Quinta Choir.
Vindobona March. Karl Komzak
Serenata ........... MaSZkoWSkl
Selection from Martha. :. Flotou
Luther College Second Band.
Spring Song. ... Prince Gustof
Ossian Beschnitt
Luther College Chorus.
The Motor Maid March =. e. Broham
The Mill in the Forest =. Eilenberg
Finale to William Tell Overture -
. ~ . Rossini
Luther College Concert Band.
Guard March " Loyander
Bjorneborgaren March ......
Regimental Pride March. j. c. Heed
Star Spangled Banner.
Luther College Greater Band.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Items of Interest From the DEBORAH
High School, Reported by Our
Special Correspondent.

On Friday, April 10Th the high
school base ball team will open its
season with a game with Cresco. 1t
is reported that Cresco has strong
team, and we know that our boys
have, so a good game is expected.
Everyone come out and help the boys
them a good start on successful
season. Game called at the fair
grounds admission 25c.
The Captain of Plymouth will be
given at the Grand opera house Tues
day evening, April 23rd. The finish
ing touches are being put upon the
operetta and a good evenings enter
tainment is promised. Buy your
ticket and get your seats reserved
early. 1t will help the school and
make you feel happier.
The state declamatory contest was
held in Jefferson on Friday, April
18th. Rehorst of New Hampton won
first in the oratorical; Miss Meyer of
Traer first in the dramatic; and Len
ore MINIS Of Valley Junction first
in the numerous. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that nellie Jewell, Decorah's
representative, did not obtain this
honor, but nevertheless the high
school is extremely proud of Miss
Jewell, and the excellent work that
has been done by her in behalf of
the high school this year.
The Senior class has decided upon
it's class play and the parts have been
assigned. Work on it will begin at
once and an effort made to make the
class play the best in years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
Candidate For Smperyisor.

Mr. o. NJ. Selnes announces today
that he will be a candidate for re-
nomination and election as a mem
Der of the board of supervisors, rep.
resenting the fourth district. Mr.
Selnes has given faithful service in
the past, is now honored with the
craftsmanship of the board, and has
many of the qualifications necessary
for a good supervisor. He has a large
friendship throughout his district
who will support him Loyalty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To Whom it May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court House
in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
23rd day of September, 1912, at 1870
O'Clock, p. NJ, to attend the probate
of an instrument purporting TO be
the last will and testament of
HATTIE OLESON KITTELSON.
late OF Winneshiek County, Iowa, de-
ceased, 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 Goth day
of March, 1912.
(SeaD OLAF KALLEVANG,
14-3 Clerk of District Court
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
Clean In Yards and Alleys.

Property owners are hereby noti-
fled to promptly remove all garbage
and refuse from their property at
once, in accordance with the require
ments of the state board Of health.
II. H. THOMAS, NJ. ID.
1913 Health officer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For County Attorney.

l hereby announce that l am a
candidate for the office of County
Attorney OF Winneshiek county, sub
.ject to the vote of the Republicans
of the county at the primary election
next June.
C. N. HOUCK.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17

For rheumatism you will find
nothing better than Chamberlain
Liniment. Try it and see how quick
ly it gives relief. For sale by Eng
bertson's Pharmacy. Apl
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Supervisor, Fifth District.

| hereby announce that l will be
a candidate for the republican NOM
ination for Supervisor for the Fifth
district, before the June primaries.
j. S. WILLIAMS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Sheriff.

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination for
Sheriff of Winneshiek county, sub
ject to the June primaries.
THOS. j. QUALLEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For County Auditor.

] desire to announce that l will be
a candidate for the nomination for
County Auditor, in the republican
primaries in June.
n. N. QUANDAHL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For County Attorney.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of County
Attorney of Winneshiek county, SUBJ
Ject to the votes of the republicans
at the June primaries.
w. M. STRAND.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For County Attorney.

l desire to announce that l will
be a candidate for the republican
nomination for County Attorney,
subject to the June primaries.
j. A. NELSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Sheriff.

| hereby announce that | will be
a candidate for the republican NOM
ination for Sheriff, before the COM
ing primaries.
ED. X. ISTAD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Supervisor.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for supervisor from the 9Th dis
trict subject to the republican vot-
ers at the June primaries.
DR.. A. ]. SWEZEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Recorder.

I hereby announce that l will be a
candidate for the republican nomin-
alton for Recorder, subject to the
June primaries.
PETER e. RAMSEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Supervisor.

/ hereby announce that / will be
candidate for the republican noInin-
alton for Supervisor, Fourth District,
before the coming primaries.
o. M. SELVES.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Supervisor.

/ announce that | will be a candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for Supervisor, Fifth district, before
the June primaries.
T. F. CONNOR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County Superintendent

/ hereby announce that l will be
a candidate for the republican NOM
ination for County Superintendent of
Schools, subject to the Primaries.
III. Z, MILLER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17
For Recorder.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the democratic nomination for
Recorder of Deeds, before the June
primaries.
ALLEN WISE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-17

Chapped hands often come from
imperfect drying.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
BALTIMORE READY
FOR CONVENTION
ADVANCE GUARD OF BOOMERS
HAVE ALREADY PITCHED
THEIR CAMPS.
LAYING THE FINAL PLANS
Chairman Mack and Other Democratic
Dignitaries Expected at Convention
Headquarters At Most Any Time
NoW-Many Delegates to Attend.

Baltimore.-Baltimor awaits the
coming of the thousand and ninety
delegates to the Democratic national
convention the preparations for which
have practically been completed. AL
ready the advance guard of boomers
for candidates for the presidential
nomination have pitched their camps
on the battle-ground and are laying in
final plans of campaign. With the ar
rival of National Chairman Norman E.
Mack the official arrangements for the
convention will be considered for
adoption later by the arrangements
committee.
Urey Woodson, secretary Of the ma
tional committee will be unable to
meet Chairman Mack at the present
time as planned. He telegraphed here
thaot his wife was III in New York
and that he would be unable to be in
Baltimore for several days. Mr..
Woodson, as secretary Of the national
committee, has charge Of the notices
Of contests filed by certain delegation.
Application for tickets to the con-
vention proceedings are pouring in
from prospective visitors from all
over the country and it was estimated
that nearly two hundred thousand re-
quests for tickets had been received.
AS there are about ten thousand tick
cts to be distributed the committee is
having its difficulties IN making as.
signments.
Col. John I. Martin, sergeant-at'
arms of the Democratic national COM
mittee came in from st. Louis and will
open the headquarters of the national
committee when Chairman Mack ar.
rives.
During the week Chairman Mack
will consider the numerous applica.
tions for positions as doorkeepers as
sistant sergeant-at-arms, messengers
and pages of the convention.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
.T.R. WILL NOT BOLT
TAFT NOMINATION
reiFNps OF COLONEL DECLARE
THEY WILL STAND BY THE
SUCCESSFUL MAN.
DELEGATES ARE ARRIVING
The Managers Of the Several Head
quarters Together With Their Ad'
visers Have Completed Plans For
Reception Of the Delegates

Chicago.-The stage setting Tor the
Republican national convention was
completed with the opening OF La
toilette and Cummins headquarters al
notels. Cummins headquarters was
established in the same hotel that
houses the Taft and the Roosevelt
workers. The LaFollette headquarters
opened by Alfred T. Rogers, national
committeeman from Wisconsin, is SIT
uated six blocks from the others.
The managers of the several head
quarters together with their advisers
and associates completed plans fol
the reception of delegates who are OK
pected to begin arriving soon. Spe
cial committees to handle the dele
gates have been named and will be on
duty from this time until the close OF
the convention.
A direct appeal will be made TO
each individual delegate by the cam
paiea manager of each candidate Tor
the nomination, despite instructions
or pledges. No possible vote IN the
convention will be overlooked and any
indica ton among the delegates OF
shifting sentiment will precipitate a
lively scramble among the managers
A number of prominent Roosevelt
leaders declared reports of a possible
bolt by Roosevelt delegates, IN case
the Presidents friends succeed IN
nominating Mr.. Taft, were without
reasonable foundation.
Senator William E. Borah OF Idaho,
an active worker for Roosevelt, in the
sessions Of the Republican national
committee, said:
"No bolt for me. I have not even
considered such a possibility. And
l don't expect to consider It,"
The Roosevelt headquarters was
particularly alive with meetings and
conferences.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
Politics In Charleston County.

Charleston.-With the time OF clos
ing of entries of candidates in the
Democratic primary less than week
off, an interesting showing is made
of the character of the contest, which
the ballots of the Charleston Democ-
racy will determine on August q. In
the majority of the Offices there is no
contest, but there will be some spirit
ed running for other offices as the list
of entries shows. OF the main Offices,
there are SO far recorded only the
contests for the clerk of court and
coroner, Sheriff Martins opponent, A.
w. Perry not having filed his pledge.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
WILL HAVE FIELDER ARRESTED
5lease Stated That He Would Instruct
Sheriffs of Two Counties to Arrest
Thomas B. Fielder.

Columbia. Blease stated
that he would shortly instruct the
sheriffs of Greenvile and Spartanburg
counties to arrest Thomas B. Fielder,
the Atlanta attorney who has won
such a name in this state and who is
charged with conspiracy and attempt
to bribe an official of this state, as
he passes through this state on his
way from Atlanta to Baltimore, en-
route to the national Democratic con-
yention. He further stated that if
Fielder should be arrested in Balti-
more he would issue requisition on
the governor of Maryland for his re-
turn to this state Mr.. Fielder is
delegate at large from Georgia to the
Baltimore convention.
In going from Atlanta to Baltimore
Mr.. Fielder will almost certainly have
to pass through South Carolina. He
Will III SO uOlu6 tlNuCl uoC q oOuNh
ern train stopping at both Spartan
burg and Greenville, or else he will
take a Seaboard Air Line train pass
ing through Abbeville, Greenwood
and other towns.
There are rewards outstanding for
the arrest of Fielder in this state
amounting to 5000 and there are
three warrants for his arrest in this
state, these being held by officials of
as many counties. There is one war
rant for his arrest in the hands Of
the sheriff of Lexington county. A
warrant for his arrest is in the hands
of a magistrate of Newberry county
and there is also one in the hands
of a magistrate in Richland county
These warrants charge Fielder with
conspiracy to defraud the state Of
South Carolina and with attempting
to bribe a state official. The whole
is the outgrowth of the affairs Of the
old state dispensary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
.S|EGLER IS GUILTY
WEALTHY AIKEN COUNTY MAN
IS CONVICTED BY JURY OF
MANSLAUGHTER.
MADE MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
Counsel For Convicted Man viii Argue
For Another chance-There Has
Been Much Interest In This Case
From All Sections of State.

Attentive hours and 2S minutes
after the jury had retired after hear
ing the last of the arguments IN the
trial of James G. Seigler, charged with
the murder of Policeman Wade Pat
terson, and the charge of Judge Rice,
a verdict of manslaughter was return
ed.
The jurors filed out of the box and
into the jury room at nine minutes
past IL. At 5:37 IL pober-faced men
came out of the room and filed back
into the box. Something Of the strain
of the struggle which had taken place
behind the locked doors showed in
their faces when they were asked:
Gentlemen, have you agreed upon
verdict?" The foreman answered.;
1--WE have"
Seigler, who was sitting with his
attorneys, anxiously scanned their
faces. He watched intently, his eyes
riveted upon the men in the box, as
the sheriff was handed the indict-
ment and he in turn, handed II TO
the clerk, who read the verdict;
1--WE, the jury find the defendant
guilty of manslaughter."
Instantly every one was turned up
on the convicted man. Disappoint-
ment was plain In his face, but even
in that moment he was in perfect con-
troll of himself.
That Seigler had confidently ex'
pected acQuitttal or at least mistrial,
since the jury had not reached a ver'
dict earlier had become pretty gener-
ally known.
Before the verdict was read Judge
Rice cautioned the spectators in the
court room, some of whom had sat
there awaiting the verdict all the
time the jury had been in their room,
that not matter what might be the de-
cision of the IL men, there must be
no demonstration. While these pre-
liminaries were going on Seigler sat
beating a tattoo on the table In front
of him. Seigler's attorneys gave I'M
mediate notice of motion for new
trial, which will be heard in the near
future. If this is denied Judge Rice
will pass sentence upon the convicted
man.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
President Barely Escapes Accident.

Old Point, Va.-The presidential
yacht Mayfower, with the President
and Mrs. Taft and party Of their
distinguished guests aboard, narrow
ly escaped a collision with the steamer
Northland of the Norfolk and Wash
ington line not far from Point Look
out where the Potomac river empties
into Chesapeake Bay. Only the yigi.
lance of the officers Of the Northland
and the Mayhower and their prompt
action prevented what looked for a
minute like an accident. AS it hap.
pened the Northland narrowly missed
the Mayfower. Officials and one OF
two persons on the passenger boat
who were looking only got moment
airy shock.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
South Carolina New Enterprises.

A commission has been issued by
the secretary of state to the Table
Rock Land Company of Pickens, with
a capital Of $4,000 to conduct gen.
eral real estate business and conduct
a hotel, the petitioners being D, w.
McLaurin, Of Columbia, and R. E.
Bruce of Pickens The Grace Cor
poration" Of Charleston, with a capi-
tai of $4,000 to charter and lease
yachts for pleasure, ETC., the petition
ers being ]. Ross Hanahan and John
A. Mertz. A commission was issued 10
the Wilson Land Company Of Cheraw,
with a capital of $4,000 to do a gen.
eral real estate business.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-06-13
COURT Of STATE
WILL SIT On CASES
THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MAG
IsTRATEs AND BANK ExAMiN-
Err TO BE ARGUED.
ORDER SIGNED RECENTLY
The Proceedings to Gust Certain Off,
GERS Involves Some Constitutional
Questions Says the court--Thls Case
Has Attracted Much Attention.

Columbia.-Chief Justice Gary has
ordered an en- banc session OF the
supreme court to sit on July 13 to hear
the case brought to GUST the magis-
trates named by the governor IN Spar
tanburg and Anderson counties. These
magistrates were appointed without
regard for the recommendation OF the
county delegations. The proceedings
brought by Attorney General Lyon to
remove B. ]. Rhame as state bank ex-
aminer will also be heard on the same
day by the en- banc session. All OF
the circuit judges Of the state have
been called to sit with the justices
Of the supreme court.
The supreme court several days
ago rendered a decision ousting all
magistrates involved in the contro-
very in Spartanburg county. The Or
der of Chief Justice Gary orders a re-
hearing of the case. 1.-TWO OF the JUS
tices of the supreme court having re-
ouested that all of the judges OF the
circuit court be called to the assist
ance Of the supreme court in the de-
cision of these cases. 1t is ordered
that a rehearing be held in these
cases before the justices OF the su-
preme court and the judges OF the cir
cult court sitting en- banc on June 10,
1912, and that in the meantime all
proceedings under the judgment rem
dered by this court and filed on June
be suspended"
The case was brought by Attorney
General Lyon against j. M. Bowden
and A. H. Kirby, S. S. Timer and ID.
T. Gossett, T. o. Fowler and w. c.
Harrison and w. R. Tanner and E.
Potter, Bowden, Timer. Fowler and
Tanner were appointed as magis-
trates for Spartanburg county by the
governor who did not regard the rec
ommendation of the county dele
CATION. The others were holdover or
ficials.