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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
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SEARCH REVEALS SCANDAL.
Frank Konechny Finds His Mothers
Corpse Partly Dissected.

Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 9.-The uni
versity hospital, local physicians and
undertakers were thrown into SEN
sation late this afternoon when Mr.,
Frank Konechny of North Liberty,
Iowa, after two days search, found
the dead body of his mother, lately
removed to a local embalming estab-
lishment from the university hospit-
al. The corpse had been opened in
the region of the abdomen and the
entire viscera removed. The opening
had been filled with excelsior and the
knife wound carefully sewed up and
partly covered
Attorneys have been engaged by
the Konechny family at Iowa City
, and suits are threatened to the ex-
tent of many thousands against those
who were implicated in the affair.
Mrs. Konechny had gone to the
State University hospital one week
ago for an operation. She grew rap
idly worse, and finally died Wednes-
day evening before her family could
be notified. Thursday Frank Konech-
ny came for the body and failed to
find it at the university hospital,
where ignorance of its whereabouts
was expressed. He continued the
search, and made the rounds of three
undertaking establishments before
the body was discovered.
Konechny's suspicious were arous-
ed at the circumstances under which
the body was found, and he removed
it to second undertaken for exam
ination, and here the theft was found.
Authorities say the woman died
from other trouble than that for
which she was first treated. The Ko-
nechny family is a highly respected
one of this county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
AN ICELEss ICE BOX.
Hampton Man Has Invention Which
May Bring Him a
Fortune.

1t now looks as if a Hampton man
had an invention which would do
away entirely with the ice man. 1t
will be known as the iceless icebox,
and if it measures up to it's claims,
it will be very great help in times
of trouble and will entirely do away
with the much-slandered ice man. 1t
is simply miniature ice making de-
vice which fits right into most any re-
frigerator and makes ice without la
Dor of any kind with the exception
OF putting in the necessary chemi-
Gals. 1t has been tried and found
not wanting along this line 1t can
be used anywhere and everywhere
The farmer can have it at no less
cost than the city man. Financially
1t is to be big saving. The plant
can be installed at a very small cost
and to maintain it will not cost more
than one-fifth as much as the cost of
ice. The new invention is covered all
over with patents. A number of COM
mercial clubs have been after this
new invention trying to get the man
ufacture in other cities but it looks
as if it would be held at Hampton.
The Hampton Foundry and Machine
shop will make the iceless ice box.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
"Drys" Get Good Scare.

Mason City, Iowa, Dec. 9.-The
"drys" woke up to the fact here Fri
day afternoon that definite plans
were on foot for the circulation OF a
saloon petition here within the next
two weeks.
1t was learned that representatives
of brewery interests are here making
a canvass of the situation and will
put the petitions in the hands of
canvassers within a few days. The
breweries, it is asserted are to make
a determined fight in the state to re-
gain ground lost by action of the
courts concerning Waterloo and OF
tumwa saloons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
An Insecure Savings Bank

"A Cascade young lady lost over
fifty dollars in an easy manner a few
days ago. She cashed check for the
above amount, wrapped the bills in
some paper, and for safe keeping
placed the money in her hose. Sunday
morning she donned a pink and green
paper containing the money laying on
the floor of her room. Her mother
came along few moments later, and
while arranging the room picked up
the paper containing the money and
chucked it into the stove.-Cascade
Pioneer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Notice.
To George w. Graham:

- IL
You will take notice, that there is
now on file, in the office of the Clerk
OF the district court, of Iowa in and
Tor Winneshiek county, the final re-
port of the undersigned, executor of
the Will, and estate, of d. c. Ora
ham, deceased, which report shows,
that all of the matters connected
with the said estate, excepting 5
shares of Opera House Stock, 5 shares
OF Hotel Stock, one promissory note
of $4,000, and real property, viz. Lot
3, and west ends of l and 2, Days
addition to DEBORAH, Iowa, have been
finally and fully settled, and your
interest in these four items will be
protected by proper orders of Court,
and the report further shows among
other things, that after the settle
ment of all matters, there is coming
to you, as your portion of the said
estate, the sum of $1,62449 subject
to the orders of the Court, in the
matter of the Ford garnishment"
proceedings against you. 7Ts9r
And you are further notified, that
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
The Troubles of Mason City.

Mason City, Ia. Dec. 9.-The grand
jury returned indictments against j.
L. Reynolds for assault with intent
to commit murder. Mrs. H. b. Card,
Harry Parker, Charles F. Brady, Lee
Buckmaster and Charles Bergman
were indicted for running nuisance
by the illegal sale of liquor. Tod
Ransom was indicted for selling Gig
arettes and Ewley Brown for con-
Quoting a gambling house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
A Fine New Orchestral.

Saturday night there was big
crowd at Steyer's hall, where they
danced with, much delight until mid
night to the music of fine new au-
to-orchestral just received from the
mandatory at Kansas City. The in
strument is operated by electricity
and represents the various instru-
ments of the orchestra. No doubt it
will be the means of attraction at a
good many large parties this winter
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Threatens Suicide; Placed in Jail

threatens SuiClue, Iiaceu III jail.
Mason City, Iowa, Dec. 9.-In or
der to brighten his sweetheart into
marrying him, Roy Davis, a young
man who runs panitorium here,
wrote letter to Mrs. Florence Brad
ley of Waterloo, his sister, giving in
detail plans he made to take his own
life and placed the letters where his
sweetheart could find it.
Davis has been counting Mrs. Amy
Withers who has been assisting him
in his business, but in his letter to
Mrs. Bradley, whom he says is his Sis
ter, he says she has been Indifferent
to his entreaty for marriage.
After reading the letter Mrs. With
ers notified the police who placed Da-
Wis in jail that he might not do him
self harm. He now says the letter
was written as joke and that he had
no idea of committing suicide.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Oyereating Affects Many.

DR.. Frank CRANE, eminent medical
writer, makes the statement that
most people are gluttons, and he as
serts that overeating probably does
more harm than overdrinking Ov-
creating is not worse than than over
drinking but it affects omore people
Thousands of people who do not
drink alcoholic liquors at all gorge
themselves with useless food. Adv,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Come Early

If. you will, to do your Christmas
shopping Our stock is complete in
every detail Our prices are lower
than elsewhere, and our dealings
with all are strictly on the square
dealing plan. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Final Rell

Final Rehearsal for 1.-THE Messiah"
Prof. Sperati wishes to announce
that the final rehearsal for the ora
torio THE Messiah" will be at
Marsh's hall Thursday evening at
1880 p. m. All participants are ex-
pected to be present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

In the district court of Iowa, in
and for Winneshiek county, February
term, A. d. 1918, in the matter of
the estate of d. G. Graham, deceased.
Notice of final report by the executor,
r. H. Miller.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11

the said report, asks the Court, for
an approval thereof, and a DISCHARGE
of this executor from further duty
herein and the discharge of his
bondsmen, and upon filing proper
vouchers for his expenditures, and
distributions as shown and contem-
plated by the said report, and the
payment of the costs of this settle
ment of said estate.
And you are hereby further noti-
fed, that the said report will be call
ed up for hearing and consideration,
by the Court, on the first day of the
next term thereof, namely, the 3rd
day Of February, A. d. 1918, which
said term, will begin at 1880 o'clock,
p. m, of said first day of said term,
and the said term will be held at the
| City of DEBORAH, Winneshiek county,
Iowa, and unless you make objection
| timely, that is, on or before noon
! time of the said 3rd day of February
A. ID. 1913, at 1870 o'clock, p. m,
the said report will be approved and
this executor and his bondsmen dis
charged.
December 4th, 1912.
r. III. MILLER,
Executor of the estate of ID. G..
Graham, deceased, by Frank
Sayre, his attorney. 49-4
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Two Pairs

of fine silk Socks in holiday boxes al
$1.0O a box. = Don't wait too long
They are going fast. "a
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
THE LOST CHANCE.

She stood beneath the mistletoe,
When / came in the room.
The vision set my heart aglow
And drove away my gloom.
But ALIAS! / paused to stare,
And it was then, and it was there,
| lost my only chance.
For as l stood another came,
A speedier than l.
He hied him straightway to his game
Fen as the eagles fly;
And, oh, the kisses and the smacks
So merry and so gay!
He took 'em singly and in stacks,
In osculate array!
A hungrier wight l never saw
In all this life of pain;
He gobbled up thousand score,
And then began again.
And when left at break of day
Oh, bitter, bitter pill
i very much regret to say
The cuss was at it STILL
Horace Dodd Gastit in Judge
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11
Overcoats and Plush Lined Fur Col.
lar Coats

are here in biggest variety. We have
the very newest, up-to-date styles,
and have marked our prices exceed
ingly low. Come to our store for
your clothing, and you get the best
that money can procure. BEARS,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11

Have you read the Want col
umn?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-11

underwear of. the .Munsing' make,
at 1925 and $500. BEN BEAR.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
Removing Bark.

and blossom. The purpose OF the
present method is to initiate AS near
ly as possible this natural process in
mid-winter at which time the fresh
growth will have a special value.
Nowadays when Towering trees and
shrubs are SO common in our gardens
there will be no difficulty in finding
subjects for treatment. All the orna-
mental plums, apples. cherries and
currants, to mention only four kinds
are perfectly adapted. whilst the wild
species of these fruits which are to
be found in the hedge-rows may be
made equally useful. Bright green
foliage is always very acceptable and
branches of trees with large buds,
such as chestnuts and sycamores. may
be included in the collection.
The season of the year when the
system may be most successfully prac-
ticed is during the months of January
and February. Strange as it may
seem, the buds always expand more
readily If they have been subjected to
a week or two of frost, SO during a
spell of severe weather is a good time
to secure the boughs. 1t is, of course.
a matter of Importance to be able to
select the boughs of the trees which
are well budded for blossom. Mostly
the flower buds will be fatter than
those producing only foliage.
In cutting the branches from the
trees It is a matter of some Importance
to make a clean severance. seeing
that torn or ragged fractures prevent
a free development on the part OF the
twigs. The most shapely branches
should be selected and all along 1t
should be borne in mind that the
sprays are to be used in vases for
decorative purposes. In order to en-
able the boughs to absorb water as
freely as possible it is good plan to
remove some of the bark on the lower
portion of the stem. This is best cut
away with sharp knife in alternate
slices, as is shown in the illustration.
Now secure a number of large bowls
into which some hot-not scalding-
water has been poured. Tie all the
branches to be treated into bundles
and place the ends of the boughs in
the water, at once removing the
whole thing to dark cupboard.
This EMERSON in hot water seems
to have the curious tonic effect OF
stirring the sleeping buds SO that
when brought out into the light they
will be able to commence active
growth or course the method is one
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
FOR EVERY FAMILY
MEDICINE CHEST

To the head of every family the
health of Its different members is
most important, and the value of an
agreeable laxative that is certain in
its effect is appreciated. One of the
most popular remedies in the family
medicine chest is a combination of
simple laxative herbs with pepsin that
Is known to druggists and physicians
as DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. This
preparation is mild and gentle in its
action on the bowels, yet positive in
its effect. A dose of Syrup Pepsin at
night means relief next morning,
while its tonic properties tone up and
strengthen the muscles of stomach,
liver and bowels 80 that these organs
are able in a short time to again per-
form their natural functions without
help.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in SOC and $1.00
bottles. If you have never tried this
simple, inexpensive, yet effective
remedy, write to DIR. w. B. Caldwell,
POI Washington St., Monticello, ILL.,,
and ask for sample bottle. DR.. Cald-
well will be glad to send 1t without
any expense to you whatever.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

To the gardener, the cold months of
the year must always mean cessa-
ton in the active work of plant Gull
ture. Any scheme which will enable
the enthusiast to pursue his pastime
during the winter is sure of a well
come. The new method of bringing
the branches of trees and OF shrubs
into flower at this time, is one which
promises to make valuable addition
to the resources of the indoor gar
dener. Its very simplicity must ap-
peal to everyone. while the decorative
possibilities of the system cannot fail
to attract all flower admirers.
In order to understand the purpose
of the treatment the consideration OF
few natural science points may not
be out of place. 1t is well known to
botanists that all deciduous trees and
shrubs bring their next seasons
growth to a very advanced stage dur
ing the fall. Indeed, all leaves and
flowers are quite ready for the spring
folded up on a very small scale be-
meath the protecting bud cases. Now
the resumption of growth. when it
does take place, is largely due to the
fact that the plant starts to draw wa
ter from the soil and the fluid rising
to the buds swell out the undeveloped
tissue and the tree comes into foliage
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

often followed by florists when they
wish to revive dropping flowers.
1t is just as well to leave the
branches in the dark cupboard for
twenty-four hours, although naturally
the water will have become cold long
before this interval has elapsed, but
this does not matter. 1t is a question
for the individual to decide whether
the boughs shall be grown to perfec-
ton in the vases or whether they shall
only be placed in the ornamental re-
ceptacles after they have fully devel-
oped. Some people do not find the
leafiess branches inartistic and these
are, of course, soon adorned with ex-
banding buds which give delightful
spring" feeling to the apartment.
Which ever course Is adopted the
boughs should be placed at once in
pure water which 1t is necessary
should be kept in fresh condition.
place lump Of charcoal in each vase
or bowl, or change the water every
day. It is now desirable that the
branches should be placed in fully
light position, If possible in front of a
window where they Will get all the
sunshine.
The speed of growth will be entire
ly dependent upon the warmth of the
room; II the temperature is high the
buds will commence to swell very rap
Idly. Soon the expanding flowers and
leaves will be plainly visible and at
this stage dust is harmful to the young
growth.
II possible. the boughs should be
protected when any sweeping is going
on in the apartment, and in any case
the shoots will be benefited If they
are sprinkled occasionally with luke
warm water. 1t should be pointed out
in conclusion, however, that the direc-
lions emphasized in the foregoing
lines should be followed If the best
results are desired.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

that lay along the road. but the whole
pillow is Jared as 1t swings from enc
side to the other.
To save the time of bothering with
a stoneboat, or the exertion of lifting
the pillow on to a wagon each time it
has to be moved, we take board 30
inches long and IL inches wide. This
board is beveled out in the center SO
that when the pillow rests upon the
board lengthwise and is pulled for
ward. the plowlay grips the board and
holds it there in place. The under
side of the front edge should be round
ed off with a draw shave.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
Waste Paper in Paris.

Paris police give strict attention to
the act against throwing waste paper
and refuse upon the streets. An abb
sent-minded old gentleman carelessly
dropped a hundred-franc note from
his waistcoat pocket. whereupon a
sharp-eyed policeman requested the
old gentleman to give him his name
and address or submit to arrest. But
when the offender reached into the
gutter and picked up the waste paper
and opened it before the policeman's
eyes he was let off with an apology
and a profound bow.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
LAWYER CURED OF ECZEMA

while attending school at Lebanon,
Ohio. in 1882, became afflicted with
boils, which lasted for about two
years. when the affliction assumed the
form Of an eczema on my face. the
lower part Of my face being inflamed
most of the time. There would be
water-blisters rise up and open. and
wherever the water would touch 1t
would burn, and cause another one to
rise. After the blister would open.
the place would scab over, and would
burn and itch SO as to be almost I'M
bearable at times In this way the
sores would spread from one place to
another, back and forth over the
whole Of my upper lip and chin. and
at times the whole lower part Of my
face would be solid sore. This con-
dition continued for four or five years,
without getting any better, and in fact
got worse all the time, 80 much SO
that my wife became alarmed lest 1t
prove fatal.
During all this time of boils and
eczema, I doctored with the best ply
sicians of this part of the country. but
to no avail. Finally decided to try
Cuucura Remedies. which did, TAX
ing the Cuticura Resolvent, applying
the Cuticura Ointment to the sores,
and using the Cuticura Soap for wash
ing. In very short time began to
notice Improvement. and continued to
use the Cuticura Remedies until was
well again. and have not had re-
currence of the trouble since. which Is
over twenty years. have recon-
mended Cuticura Remedies to others
ever since, and have great faith in
them as remedies for skin diseases"
(SignedD A. C. Brandon. Attorney-at-
Law, Greenville, o., Jan. II, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, sample
of each, with 32-page book. will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura," Dept. L. Boston.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

When farmers start to pillow in the
spring or fall 1t is usually the custom
to load the pillow or .plows into the
to take them to the field.
Many people hitch their teams to the
pillow and drag them, writes J. G. Beat
tie in the Wisconsin Agricultural.
This. however. is a bad mistake, be-
cause the pillow edge is not only spoil
ed by scratching the occasional stones
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

TITS leap year every year in Papua,"
said an ethnologist. 1.-THE reason isn't
that the woman are the bosses there.
No, quite the contrary. The reason
is that love-making is supposed to be
a thing beneath the notice Of the Pa
puan male.
"All women look alike to him. So
the matrimonial pourparlers all fall
on the female sex.
eff a man accepts girls proposal,
the fact that he is engaged is chaiked
on his back. But on the girls back
the engagement is branded with a red
hot IRON"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No SmartinR-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly Try 1t for Red, Weak,
watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book in each Package. Murine Is
compounded by our Oculists-not a "Pntent Ned
ieine"-but used in successful Physicians Prac-
lice for many years. Now dedicated to the Pub
lie and sold By Druggists at &c and tec per Bottle.
Murine Rye Salve In Asepuc Tubes, &c and 6oc
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
Japs Learn Sheep Industry.

During the past two or three years
Japan has sent some of its expert
stock growers to America to learn
how to raise sheep and 1t is under
stood that sheep raising will be ex-
tensively engaged in over there.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

remedies without relief, I was COM
pletely cured by Doan's Kidney Pills.
In view of my advanced age, my cure
seems remarkable"
when Your Back Is Lame. Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S. SOC. all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
Hadn't BROUGHT IL.

Teacher (disgustedly)-My boy. my
boy, where is your intuition?
Boy amt got any. I'm only here
a few days, and didn't know what
had to git.-Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
A QUARTER CENTURY

Before tho Public Over Five Million Free Samples
given away each year. The constant and increas.
ing sales from samples proves the genuine merit of
ALIENS FOOT EASE, the nntlseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes for Tired Aching Swollen,
Tender feet Relieves and bunions of all pain.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

Only fool ever attempts to con-
vince a man that he isn't as clever as
he thinks he is.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

stantly, the passage
of the kidney secre-
lions was irregular
and my feet and an
kles badly swollen.
Spots appeared be-
fore my eyes and I
was VERY nervous.
After using numerous
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BRoMo QulNISB. Look fol
the signature of n. W. GROVE. Used tho World
over Cure . Cold In Ono Day. sc.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23
Lose Either Way.

Reason-Remember. my boy. wealth
does not bring happiness.
Rhyme-Maybe not, but fighting the
wolf is no round of pleasure.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

mrs wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Chiidrei
teething, softens the gums. reduces innamma
ton, aIlAys pain, cures wind collie, 25c q bottle
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

Makes the laundress bappy-that's Rec
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, cleai
white clothes. All good grocers.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-23

Don't be misled. Ask for Red eros,
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes
At all good grocers.