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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
A COUNTY HISTORY.
Exhaustive History and Biography OF
Winneshiek County People
~ Forthcoming.

Yesterday a gentleman represent
ing the S. ]. Clarke Publishing Com
pany of Chicago visited DEBORAH, for
the purpose of investigating the need
of a new, up-to-date and exhaustive
history of Winneshiek county and BIZ
ographies of our people. This COM
pany does an extensive business in
this line of work, and have issued
histories of counties all over the
country, many of the largest counties
in Iowa being supplied by them. The
plan is to publish at least two vol
umes, one of which will contain a
complete historical sketch of the
county, it's early and recent his
tory, its people, the Indians who
preceded us, the courts, the churches,
and the many features that such a
work might include. 1t is proposed
to secure some we'll known and capa-
BILE citizen to do the editing of the
work. The other volume will con-
tain biographical sketches of the peo-
pie of the county, and will be as COM
plete and exhaustive as possible TO
make it. There is no question of the
value of such work and we sincere
ly hope it may be accomplished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH.
Chris. Hildahl of Springfield Town
ship, Gets Caught in SilO
Filler.

On Monday Chris. Hildahl, who
was working with one of the ma
chimes for cutting up corn stalks for
filling a silo on the John Jordahl
farm, met with an accident which
while painful is fortunate in that II
was not more serious. While the
machine was running he reached
across the gearing to oil it, when his
clothes became caught in the gear
ing and he was dragged into it. He
had presence of mind enough to
throw his head and body back as
best he could, which probably saved
his life. His left side and arm were
badly crushed and mangled, but the
machinery was stopped by the pres
sure of his body. 1t was necessary to
break the fly wheel and gearing to
release him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
THE AAsE HAUGEN HOME.
Will Contest Abandoned and Money
Being Raised to Commence Work.

Progress of material nature is
being made by those in charge of the
proposed Aase Haugen movement for
DEBORAH. 1t will be remembered that
the United Lutheran church voted to
construct the Home on the farm near
DEBORAH, in accordance with the ex-
pressed wish of the donor. The De-
corah committee agreed to raise $685.
600 in this vicinity as donation
from DEBORAH and the neighboring
congregations, and Rev. o. E.
Schmidt has been engaged in raising
this money by subscription, meeting
with very encouragingsreception ev-
erywhere. With the liberal subscrip-
tions of the DEBORAH business men
already offered, little difficulty is an
ticipated in raising the amount Work
may be begun as soon as SIS, 900 is
paid in. The contest of the will OF
the late Aase Haugen has been aban-
doned, and no delay is expected from
this source.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
City Council Investigating Modern
!, Systems and Will Install One.

- p II
Readers of this paper know that
for two or three years after practical
ly every fire we have urged the ne
cessity of more adequate fire alarm
system for the city, and the city coun-
ell have been making an investiga-
ton of various methods proposed,
with the result that at the last meet
ing of the council the mayor appoint
ed a committee consisting of Alder
men Bucknell and Oniel and Fire
Chief Olson to make an investigation
and report at the next meeting. 1t
seems to be the concensus of opinion
that the most feasible and practical
plan is an automatic fire alarm sys-
tenn, with fire bells in West DEBORAH,
at the city hail. and in the first and
fourth wards. These alarms would
be operated directly from the cen
trail" telephone office, and would des-
ignate the location of the fire by taps
as heretofore. The above named COM
mittee departed last evening for AL
bert Lea and Winona, Mimi, to make
thorough investigation, which will
probably lead to the adoption of a
new system of some kind within a
very short time. The council real
| ICES the importance of the matter and
Twill make as much haste as possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
PROGRESS AT THE DAM.
But Little Work Left to Complete
Structure. New Equipment in
DEBORAH Plant.

We made a trip to the new power
dam Of the Upper Iowa Power Co.
the other day, to see how things were
going, and found the work nearly
completed The concrete work is
practically finished, and workmen are
now engaged in filling in the big bank
on the west side of the river, on the
upper and lower sides of the concrete
retaining wall. The gates are all in
place, the machinery all set, and the
steam plant for heating the gates,
etc., is finished. Everything is COM
plete except the work of closing up
odds and ends before putting TIE dam
in operation, and plenty of time is
being taken to do this thoroughly
before closing up the big structure
permanently. About ten foot head
of water is being carried above the
dam, and before many days this will
be increased to twenty-four feet and
the wheels will begin to turn.
A big new $50 kilowatt dynamo
has been placed in the DEBORAH emer-
gency steam plant the past week.
which increased it's capacity very
largely, and workmen are busy on
the line to Cresco. The company are
preparing to take care of big BUSH
mess.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
An Irish Tune.


Will you listen to the laugh of it,
Gushing from the fiddle;
More's the fun in half of it
Than cen an Irish riddle.
Sure, it's not a fiddler's bow
That's making sport so merry;
It's just the fairies laughing So
j heard them oft in Kerry.
Will you listen to the step of it,
Faith, that tunes a daisy;
Just the very leap of it
Would make the feet unaisy;
Hold your tongues, We noisy rogues
And stop your giddy prancing;
It's me can hear the weeshee brogues
OF Irish fairies dancing.
Will you listen to the tune of it,
Sweeter than the honey.
I'D rather hear the Groom of it
Than get a miser's money.
Sure, my son, it makes me cry
But don't play any other;
May God be with the days gone by
i danced it with your mother.
New York Sun
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
CANDIDATES. EXPENSES.
Candidates for Office Before Recent
Election File Statement of EX-
penditures.

The law requiring the filing of
campaign expense accounts has been
quite generally complied with in this
county, although there are still some
of the candidates who have neglected
to do so. Elsewhere in this paper
are given the accounts of the state
central committee. In the county
the republican county central COM
mittee collected 500 and expended
$354.15, while the democratic GEN.
trail committee collected $6S3.7S and
expended S5S2.92. Following is a
list of the expenditures filed by coun-
ty candidates:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Milwaukee Limited Held Up.

Ottumwa, Iowa, Nov. 19-The Mil
waukee Southwest Limited between
Kansas City and Chicago, due here
at 1905 a. m, was held up at mid
night by two bandits between this
city and the Mystic. The men board
ed the train at Mystic and after go
ing through all of the passengers
they compelled them to hold up their
hands Suntil the train pulled into the
Ottumwa station. The bandits es-
capped on arriving at the local station.
The police and sheriff's corps began
an immediate search and at six a. m,
five suspects were arrested.
The. bandits secured loot amount
ing to- nearly $3.50. The bandits al
so robbed two passengers and two
employees of the company.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Millions of Cards.

Few persons realized that the Uni
ted State government annually sells
almost one billion postal cards,
weighing approximately four million
pounds, nor is it generally known
that there is four different kinds
of cards in use. They are the Nc
Kinley card" the one best known,
printed in red; the George and Mar
tina Washington reply cards, with the
head of Martha Washington on the
reply section; the 2-cent Internal
ional card" which bears Grants
head, and the Lincoln which is
made slightly smaller than the Nc
Kinley card so as to fit any standard
card index
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20

Yes, ma am" said Harry the ho-
DO, Il know / look like strong man,
but out of fifty years of Life, Lshaye
spent over sixteen years in she'd 81
why, you poor man." replied the
lady, sympathetically, handing him a
quarter, what has been the trouble
paralysis?
mo, ma am" said Harry, lest a
reg'lar habit of sleepin' eight hours
a day, ma'am.'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Owls Will Dance.

The local lodge of Owls will hold
their annaul dance at Steyers opera
house, Thanksgiving eve, Nov. OF,
The music will be furnished by Hell
wigs orchestra. These annual af-
fairs always prove very popular and
big crowds always attend. Everybody
is cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Bucknell-Lomen NuptiaIs.

On last Thursday, Nov. 14th, oc-
Cured the marriage of Mr.. g. G.
Bucknell of Canoe township to Mrs.
Elizabeth Lomen of this city, Rev.
o. E. Schmidt officiating DEBORAH
friends will congratulate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Annual Knights of Pythias Banquet.

At the regular meeting of the To-
cal Knights of Pythias lodge Friday
evening, it was decided to hold the
annual banquet of the lodge at the
Winneshiek hotel about the first of
December, and a committee was ap-
pointed to arrange the event. Fol-
lowing the banquet a social time will
be held at the lodge hall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned take this means
of expressing their heartfelt graft
tude to the many whose sympathy
and kindness was extended TO them
during the death and burial of their
husband and father.
Mrs. j. Il. Haas and children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
A suggestion.

Woman Con railway train) Hush
hush, There, there! Baby bye. ).
j don't know what in the world to
do sometimes. The more ! work
with him, the worse he cries"
Quiet Passenger (benevolently) -
Have you-er, er-ever tried chlor-
oform? '-Pittsburg Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
The Buffet.

Said the porter on the train,
Want to eat? Well, here you
are!"
Then up spoke the country swain:
"Sakes alive! A chew-chew carl
-Lippincott's
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
Don't Forget

when you buy your suit or 1ovefcoat
to get one of the Ben Bear imported
clothes brushes-they are free 90
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20

Tickets to the Short Course for
the whole week for men, $3.50, and
for women, $3.50. Secure tickets
now.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20

-12 to IA teachers from Ames at
the Short Course.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-13
BOY WAS BOUND TO RISE
Originality Displayed In Early Youth
Marked Him as One Destined for
Hiuh Position.

O. S. Marden was talking at din.
ner in New York about his specially,
success.
Initiative, originality" he said, Ego
far to make success. I'll illustrate
that. A little boy-he's a multi-mil'
lionaire today-entered the office of
a great insurance company, asked to
see the president, was ushered in and
said: "Mr President, my fathers life
is insured in your company. He's
very sick and we can't afford doc
tor Don't you think it would pay you
to get doctor for him."
The president smiled. How much
is he insured for, my child?'
"s2,500, sir
"'And what is his name?'
John e. Brown, sir
1.-The president whispered to his
stenographer, and then, patting the
youngster on the head, he said: Run
on home You'll find the doctor there
on your arrival
And the upshot was," concluded
DR.. Marden, that John E. Brown re-
covered, and the company escaped a
probable loss of $4,000. The boy,
need hardly add, had acted entirely on
his own initiative. Is it any wonder
he is now millionaire?'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-13
quirements Of the Insurance laws
= lcs>u~}d ......-.#.

qulrements Of the Insurance laws
aforesaid.
Now, therefore, I, W. G. Taylor,
Commissioner Of Insurance Of the
State Of North Dakota, pursuant to
the provisions Of said laws, do hereby
certify that the above named Com
panyat rs fully empowered, through It's
authorized agents, to transact its ap-
propriate business of Surety 1nsur-
ance in this state according to the
laws thereof, until the 31st day of
March, A. D. 1918.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto get my hand and seal at b.
marck, this lot day OF April, A. d.
1872.
(SNAL) w.C. TAYLOR,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Ward-ss: In District
Court, Eighth Judicial District.
James H. Scofeld, Plaintiff. vs..
Gladys Myers, Bertha Merlin, Olav-
es Severson. Josine Olson, joseph
inc Holm and all other persons, un-
known, claiming any estate or in
terest in or lien or incumbrance
upon the property deserted in the
complaint, Defendants.
SUMMONS.
The State of North Dakota, to tic
above named defendants:
You, and each of you. are hereby
summoned to answer the complaint
in this action, and to serve a. copy Of
| your answer upon the subscriber
| within thirty days after the service
of this summons upon you, exclusive
of the day of service; and in case of
your failure to appear or answer.
by default for the relief demanded IN
the complaint.
The complaint herein will be filed
in the Office of the Clerk of the Dis
trlct Court in and for said Ward
l NOuIlLy, -NOItu DdhOId.
| Dated at Minot, North Dakota, this
fifteenth day of May. A. D. 1912.
JOHN J. BATES,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Office and nostohce address Of At
torney for Plaintiff, AIinOt, North Da-
kota.
TO the above named defendants:
Take notice, that the above en-
titled action is brought for the pur
pose of quieting the title to the
southeast quarter of section 20, ir
township 154 north, range 80 west o.
the Fifth Principal Meridian; ant
excluding you, and each of you ex-
jcept the said Gladys Myers, from al
Art erely suffered from a bad case
right, title and interest therein; ant
that no personal claim is mad
against you or any of you
JOHN !. BATES,
Attorney for Plaintiff
5 % t6
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STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF AT

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AU-
THORITY.
Whereas, The Queen City Fire Irs
Co., corporation organized under
the laws Of South Dakota, has hled
TN this office sworn statement ex.
hitting it's condition and business
for the year ending December 81,
1911, contorma6le to the requirements
Of the laws Of this state, regulating
the business Of Insurance. and,
Whereas, the said company mas
filed in this Office duly certified copy
Of its charter with certificate Of or
ganization IN compliance with the re
quirements Of the Insurance. laws
aforesaid.
Now, therefore, I, W. G. Taylor,
Commissioner Of Insurance Of the
State Of North Dakota, pursuant to
the provisions Of said laws, do hereby
certify that the above named COM
pany rs fully empowered, through Ito
authorized agents, to transact it's ap-
propriate business Of Fire, Lightning,
Tornado and Hail Insurance In this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 31st day Of March. A. D.
1918.
IN testimony whereof. ! have here
unto ret my hand and seal at BIS
marck, this 1st day Of April. A. q.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-13
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, =.
Office of Commissioner Of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE or Az.
THORITY.
Whereas, The Title Guarantee and
Surety Co., a corporation organized
under the laws Of Pennsylvania, has
filed in this Office a sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81,
1911, conformable to the requirements
Of the laws Of thin state, regulating
the business Of Insurance, and,
Whereas, the said Company has
hled in this ONES duly certified copy
Of It's charter with certificate Of or
ganization~ IN compliance with the re-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-13

shoulder and neck are lying along the
board with tho point Of the beak
touching the table. From the beals
white limo. perfectly straight, is
drawn with piece Of chalk, right in
front Of the bird, 80 that 1t sees the
line with both eyes. The result of this
will be that the bird will remain star
ing, with its beak on the line, until it
is removed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-13

hens are, by some
strange reason,
impervious to the
o p Q r q t | o n
lis placed upon
q dark board or
table. Its neck
Is gently stretch,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-13
HYPNoTIZiNG A FOWL.

That a fowl can be hypnotized can
be proved in the following way. A
-r'', nnnk chjckon-
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Total Disbursements. 81 ,285, 1908. 80
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS. -.
Total risks taken during
the year ..............$
Total Premiums received
during the year ....... 1860 90
Total Losses incurred dur
Ing the year .......... 1884. -
Total amount of Losses
paid during the year.. 11,199 81
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance.
l, W. c.. Taylor, Commissioners Of
Insurance of the State OF North Da-
kota, do hereby certify that the fore.
going is a true abstract of the orig
mal statement now on file In this Of
fee.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and afixed the veal
OF this office at Bismarck the Int day
of April, A. D. 1919.
(SEAL) W. G. TAYLOR,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-01-19

n.Aks eddy No
st to Prc-rty tt~
10 tho-s ~he tined that tk~y sd tsu. banding
the business t-sna the possibility ut humsn
Nov Why the oi the Rio
anas management WISH the
sxl-t'ng t-sFe The ~Eeraon especially whn
tronght the management S the third DIVISION
dseEes o perfection tsse- t~ Js,--st.e
NewthanTaon t~s~ye. the PROPOSED CON
soatton started iron the e
dsa o the type that cannot another saed without
Authentic figures show that carload shsa.ats
include less than carload division we're
s6 1o5 1911 against ~ SIS 1910 Fruit
alone totld 5ozT 1911 compared in 1919
In 1911 the coal aud coke shipments 23os1
Aud all this, mind loss per bs
lore These ngures TO Nevhamson unver
the last twenty four hours and are reilat,s
II II placing 1t atvely from
o freight viii $50 oa
consist Of coal which brings
money Figure yoursfthe from division
81 ~2ooo and the handling
much less than would remove
for performing service oi that kind
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-01-19
The Third Division

Unless the higher officials OF the Granle
railroad act contrary all precedent
Judgment. the third division remain i'm ex
istence with headquarters
officials find the Evck of greater need
elsewhere than superintendent of the third division
main where he is indefinitely.
Now, Why Because from a condition of Supt
Eck has wrought included in
the third DIVISION and has greater
tonnage OF freight infinitely than
tory tins section OF the a
is the OF dividend the
handling that freight the basis Of computing earnings
Is that clear enough? And isn't it absurd
who ha. that capacity being decap
Now as to the tkst the division.
VIII De consolidated under single
whom the be The third formed orip
nay from portion of the old second division; more
ear the territory included division ono. mart
Of the second division 1t then ledge least
report that the scope territory the ond
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-01-19
60 ClaInE
ksvoCAa00teo CusuuspenAsnap:
Wednesday, January

wednesday, January II.
There are some cases III black -leg
reported among the young stock in
the valley. Better vaccinate your
calves.
While the east is suffering with
severely cold and stormy wea ther.
we are having fine weather with
hardly snow enough for sleig hing.
Albert Hilderbrand received q
message last week from his brother
Francis of Littleton. Colo. annoupc-
ing the sudden death of Mrs FraBcis
HildlerbraRd. Albert took the first
train Tor Littbeton. to attend The
fuoeral. Heart isilare was the cause
of death.
TIE stock eA0w IN Ileaver b at
tracttng . great many of our valley
people thss week, and n u her parts
~ the state are sesdinG ~ many
people, IN proportion To the Rumbes
III iBhabitaRts. ~ this valley, there
muNt he a great crowd In the capt. ri
city. Mr.. ana Mrs. ". A. Gillaspey
and two SONS, Willis and Clarence, II
". Gray, A. X. Judy and son Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. j n. Wylie and Jessie
Jones Wylie, Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo. W.
Lightley, Mrs. A. n. Hyxer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Lehman are some who are
in Denver.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-01-19
poYlEvIlE
News-Champion Correspondence.

Tuesday, January l6.
Cecil Hirdman and wife Were visit
ors at the Dome sunday.
Ies Combes Bros. are baling Isbsm
Hamilton's : hay at Waunita.
The dance given by the club Satur-
day night was great success.
W. A. sheldon arrived from Denver
Tuesday and left for Alaska Wednee-
day
Mrs. Mary sheldon and son. Frank
returned to their home in Chagrin
Fails, Ohio. last Tuesday.
l.. L. Bush is dangerously in in a
Denver Sanitarium. the result Of cold
and exposure during his aimle~~
wandering two weeks ago.
Miss Virginia Brown, our last
school teacher, is attending school in
Greeley. She will return To Dovle-
vile again in April TO teach
Mrs. Edna Hall has leased her
ranch to PeIler Bros. She is giving
po-eeseion Immediately having de-
cided to live in Denver for n while.
When we read about cattle sfary-
ing in the Arkansas valley. we are
thankful for the numerous stacks oi
nice bright hay that dot our
meadows.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-01-19
Colorado's Paramount Issue

One thing firmly impressed upon the minds
who attended the Pueblo good roads good
roads is the great issue before the people today.
1t is than having passed the when
discussion of the merit of the question order II demand
and who desires approval the people question
the Righteousness Of the demand
Unlike questions policy Of improvement
and road construction doss find limitation
possible cost No what the eecng the
of Colorado will be- that in the unanmty Of
nnent in favor Of a great bond issue for road work
The whole state has b~en awakened realization
TACT that Colorado has woeuy splendid
portuny afforded the people developing
road building Every speaker from the platform the Pueblo
convention and wherever heard used
that might have en looked by the
listener referring to Colorado
tourists Bnt the essential all agreed which
automobiles could travel the length and breadth of the
well build them ourselves" a defiant to
sms of sectional highways indicating the spirit
to this essential development 1t
that county in the will quickly
begin work road and
Gunnson county perhaps is much in need of better
roads other in Colorado There
her dction this of
tory included within the county lines But from quarters
the IeIemptory demands that building
dertaken sTte1y and these demands the
commissioners promptly possible criticism will follow
surely
the OF the board but be up
seriously With The Rainbow part the
highway the state of
settlement is entitled to he brought touch
This intended criticism of Gunnisons
or they earnest And do
to advise them of the popular demand They with
the situation, and doubtless will act wisely.