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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05

Rev. and Mrs. II. H. Green de-
parted yesterday morning for Ewing,
for visit with their son,
S. w. Green, and will go from there
to Ogden, Utah, to visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. g. Johnston. They may
visit California and other western
states before returning, expecting to
he absent nearly all summer.
-Messrs. Gust Haugen and Gust
Winger returned home last week
from a several weeks business trip
to Regent, n. d., where they were
looking after their land interests.
Arthur Bailey is home from Salt
Lake City, Utah, where he is employ
ed with the Baker Lumber company,
for visit with relatives and friends.
Harry Bandle of Spring Valley
Joined Mrs. Bandle in visit with
her parents over Sunday, returning
home Monday.
Mr.. Arne Helle and wife OF Nor
way, are visiting his brother-in-law,
Mr.. X. A. Wick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Mrs. Conner Passes Away.

Mrs. Annie NJ. Conner, wife of Ed
ward J. Conner, passed away on
Sunday at her home on Day street,
after an illness of several weeks.
Her maiden name was Annie Drew,
daughter of John and Julia Drew,
and she was born in Allamakee Co.
forty-three years ago, having mar
ried Edward j. Conner eleven years
ago, to which union were born four
Frances, Ursule, Catherine,
and Bernard, all of whom survive,
with the husband and father. The
funeral services were held yester-
day morning at ST. Benedict's Catho-
lie church, the remains being taken
to West Ridge, Allamakee county
for interment. During their resi-
dence in this city Mrs. Drew made
many close friendships, who knew
her as good woman, kindly neigh
Dor, and all sympathize with those
who mourn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Strike in Telephone Office.

Manager NJ. p. Moran of the local
telephone exchange was the busiest
man in town Memorial Day after
noon, but he made good" After
dinner all the central girls, except
the long distance operator, walked
out on strike, by reason Of some
difficulty in the office, and Mr. Nor
an got busy Immediately and at 81
80 o'clock had the office supplied
with "strike-breakers" from West
Union and Walkon. The next morn
ing four of the five striking opera
tors returned to their switchboards,
and everything has been lovely since
that time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Mrs. Gustave Sheggrud Dead.

Mrs. Gustave Sheggrud died Sun
day morning at her home on Wash
ington Prairie from heart failure,
having taken sick the day before,
though she had been poorly for
some time. Her maiden name was
Anna Lovstuen, daughter of Mrs.
Dena Lovstuen, and she was born
on Washington Prairie May 80, 1888
Nine years ago she was united in
marriage to Gustave Sheggrud, who,
with son and daughter, mourn the
death of kind and loving wife and
mother. The funeral services will
be held tomorrow Thursday from
the Bakken church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
The Ronds of Matrimony.

At high noon yesterday, at the
residence of the brides parents, Rev.
and Mrs. j. A. Hellesvedt in Spring
field township occurred the marriage
of Miss Mary Hellesvedt to Mr.. Her.
fred Wick of Glenwood township.
Rev. Hellesvedt officiating. Only
immediate relatives witnessed the
ceremony. They will live in Glen
wood township. They are estimable
young people who have many friends
who join us in hearty congratula-
tons and good wishes. They de-
parted last night for La Crosse, on
a honeymoon trip.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
IL. G. COMMENCEMENT
be Busy One. Commencement
Next Wednesday.

AS announced in these columns last
week the commencement season at
Luther College is now on. COM
mencement day being one week from
today, Wednesday, June 18th. Last
Friday night the Norwegian orator.
zeal contest was won by Peter For
seth. Last night the English ora
torical contest was won by j. Peter
son. On Saturday night the college
band will give an open air concert
in the college park. Sunday the
baccalaureate sermon will be deliv-
cred by Rev. Dahl. Monday exam
nations close and Tuesday night the
college forces will participate in the
rendition o. the oratorio Elijah"
at the Grand opera house. Wednes-
day morning at ten o'clock the COM
mencement exercises will be held az
the college auditorium.
The list of graduates is as fol-
lows:
ABBY, Arthur Oliver, Minnesota.
Aanestad, Otto Herbert, South Da-
kota.
Austin, Otto George, South Dako-
ia.
Buttedal, Anton, Michigan.
Dahl, Wilhelm. South Dakota.
Foss. Carl, Washington.
Greibrok, Aanon, Washington.
Hawk, Olaf Ludwig, Wisconsin.
Hansen, Carl NJ, Iowa.
Moe, Leonard Alton, Iowa.
Nelson, David Theodore, North
Dakota.
Peterson, Enoch Ernest, North Da-
kota.
Storstad, Alfred Gerhard, North
Dakota.
Wollan, Winifred Albion, Mime
sofa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Will Move to Pontiac.

The people of DEBORAH will learn
with much regret that Mr.. Ed. j. En-
slow has purchased an interest in a
store at Pontiac. H., and will close
out his stock of dry goods and re-
move to that city He has special
reasons for making the change which
offers exceptional opportunity to him.
curing his stay here he has made
many warm friends and all who
know them will regret the removal
of himself and his estimable family
from DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
BOOTLEGGERS ARRESTED.
Ralph and Eddie Lewis Charged
With Sale of Intoxicating
Liquors.

On Saturday County Attorney n.
Willett caused the arrest of Ralph
and Eddie Lewis on the charge of
bootlegging, and they were arraign-
ed before Justice H. f. Barthell,
waving i. preliminary examination
and We're bound over to the action
of the grand jury, their bail being
fixed at $500 each. Both were ia
ken to Jail and Eddie afterwards
furnished bail and was released, but
on Monday was arrested again,
charged with the same offense the
second time. His bail was fixed
again at $500, which he was unable
to furnish, and now both of them
are in jail, awaiting the grand jury's
action,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
A Suitable Program.

The ladies of the G. A. r. had a
fine dinner Memorial Day and a
very large crowd was in attendance.
The tables were nicely decorated
with flags, flowers, etc. An after
dinner program was rendered as
4ollows:
Bugle Calls-Hiram Coffeen
Solo with Flute Obligato Il Know
a Lane in Springtime"-Mr. and
Mrs. w. l.. Adams.
Address-Rev. Mahlon Willet.
Recitation Memorial Hazel
Gillett.
Song-"His Buttons Marked u.
S."-Alice and Bertha May Tracy,
Nargery Green; Pianist, Marian
Green.
Recitation-"The Bridge az Mus
kets"-Elnora j. Coffeen.
Flag exercise-Almeda and Hes
ter Cutting, Alice and Bertha May
Tracy, and Margery Green.
Reading-Comrade Gillett.
Anferica-All present
Press Correspon 'ent.
Pine Silk Hose, 25c.-Bear's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
More New Autos,

New Maxwell autos have arrived
this week for N. l.. Bailey of the
Winneshiek Hotel and George Wolfe
of Frankville township, purchased of
III. j. Green. A Flanders car has
been delivered to ID. w. Baldwin of
Frankville and an e. VI. F. to o. l..
Wennes of Highland. r. X. Ulen re-
Gently bought Halliday of John Nc
Call. G. W. Rathbun has purchased
a Ford of w. III. Bucknell. 1t will
not be long before there are hun
drads of them, while this spring there
were only 100 in the county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Vote of Thanks.

The Comrades of Col. Hughes
Post and the members of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps wish to thank all
VINO so kindly assisted them in the
observation OF Memorial Sabbath,
and Memorial Day. They want es-
pecially to thank the management
of the opera house. Mr.. Bear and
Mr.. Weiser, for the free use of same,
realizing that they are the only or
CARNATIONS that ever enjoy that priv
ilege.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
heath of a Pioneer.

Herman Landmeyer, one OF the
neers of this county, died at his
home north of DEBORAH Sunday eve
pioneers of this. county, died at his
afternoon. He was born in Norway
in 1917, and had lived here about
forty-two years. He will be kindly
remembered by many old acquaint-
ances.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Goes to Europe.

Prof. A. M. Rovelstad of Luther
College departed yesterday on trip
that will take him first to Italy and
then to other foreign countries,
where he will spend the summer in
observation and study.
Prof. Henning Larsen of the high
school will depart next Monday for
Oxford, England, to join his broth
er and together they will spend the
summer in England. Both OF. them
will spend next year in European
universities, Jacob at Oxford and
Henning in Christiania.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an adj
ministrator of the Estate of w. H..
Ward, Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, that the
subscriber has, been duly appointed
Administrator of the estate of
w. II. WARD,
late OF the County of Los Angeles,
State of California, deceased, intes-
tate, and has taken upon himself
that trust by giving bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands
upon the estate CT the said deceased
are required to exhibit the same
and persons indebted to said estate
are called upon to make payment to
c. S. BOICE,
Administrator
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, May 31st,
1912.
c. S. Boice, Attorney. 23-4
New tan Oxfords at $500
Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Big Crowd at Big Canoe.

A large crowd gathered at the
Big Canoe church Sunday. There
was a picnic dinner at noon, and the
concert with chorus of $50 voices
on Sunday, being the Young Peoples
Society meeting. Soloists of marked
ability assisted, and everyone great
ly enjoyed the splendid music. Quite
number went up from DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
New Springfield Pastor.

Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Hellesvedt,
who have filled the vacancy in the
Springfield congregation since last
September, returned to La Crosse on
Thursday. Rev. Shjeljaas, a grad
uate of the United Lutheran Semi
nary at st. Paul, takes up the pas
torate OF this church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Special Encampment /. O. o. r

A special meeting of the DEBORAH
Encampment l. o. o. F. will be held
tomorrow Thursday. The local or
der has been invited to institute an
encampment at Cresco. Every MEM
Der is requested 10 be present to-
morrow night. Important BUSINESS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
A Fire Alarm.

A little before eight O'Clock Mon
day morning the fire department
was called to the residence of Mrs.
A. T. Evenrud on Day street, but
found no damage except bad Chin
ney fire, and it was not necessary to
turn on the water.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Demonstration Will be Here.

Fred J. Rosenthal wishes to an
nounce that ar expert demonstration
for the Club House brand canned
fruits will be here before June 18th,
and urges his patrons to wait and
see what he has to offer, as 1t will
pay them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Band Concert Saturday.

The Luther College Concert Band
will give an open air concert on
Saturday night, at the college park.
Our people know what fine
treat these concerts are, and if the
weather is favorable there will be
large crowd in attendance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
i. G. Loses TO u. /. U.

The Luther College base ball team
played a ripping game with the fast
Upper Iowa University team at Fay
cite on Monday, but lost by the score
of to / 1t was a good game, be-
tween two mighty good teams.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
.Them's" Our Sentiments.

A bull dog said to be worth $4,000
died recently in Des Moines. We'd
like to have a bull dog worth $1,000
He'd have to die mighty sudden
death to lose us the $4,000 II the
dog market was at all active.-Red
Oak Express.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Base Ball Sunday.

The new DEBORAH base ball team
announce that they will play their
first game at the fair grounds next
Sunday, and will appear in their
new uniforms. They hope a large
crowd will be out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
We are Selling

line of suits at $40 this week
Saturday which are better in quality
than any we have sold for many
day. Ask for the special $40 suits
as observation-disclosures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
Straw Hats -
OF the newest kind, only at Bear s.e.s

A sprained ankle may as a rule
be cured in from three to four DAYS
by applying Chamberlain Liniment
and observing the directions with
each bottle. For sale by Engbert-
sons Pharmacy. June
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
M. w. A. at Charles City Tomorrow

The annual northeastern Iowa ".
W. A. picnic will be held tomorrow
Thursday at Charles City, and it
is expected that as usual an immense
crowd will be present. The Decor
All City Band will accompany the H.
cal delegation, and it is probable
that there will be large attendance
from here. An effort is being made
to secure special train, which will
probably be done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05

A complete line of Summer I'M
derwear at special prices.-Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05
For Sale.

My restaurant business is for sale.
Must be sold soon. Other business
makes it necessary for me to sell.
w. III. Gilbertson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05

New suit cases, good ones, at
9Sc.-Bear's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-05

Fine silk Hose. 25c.-Bear's.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21

have money with which to buy.
"rhe question for the American No-
ter is whether this condition shall
continue ana the nation shall so for
ward TO even greater prosperity.
'Thc farmers are enjoying the
greatest prosperity in the experience
of American agriculture.
AT present the steel Industry,
commonly regarded as the barometer
OF business, is driven TO it's utmost ca
pacity, with orders far ahead for steel
rails. other industries are equally ac-
tive and, altogether. national condi-
tons We're never SO prosperous and
promising. provided the American peo-
pie decide to apply to their political
choice the same good Judgment ana
prudent foresight which they apply,
as a rule, to their personal affairs.
"As we come nearer to the day ol
election it is TO be expected that the
Intelligent voter Will appreciate more
keenly the responsibility which at
tachcs to his ballot In national elec-
tions at least, the great majority ike
to feel that they are voting Tor a
candidate who has Il chance of sue
cess II is obvious that either the re
publican or the democratic nominees
will be elected. and not to vote Tor the
republican candidate is in effect To
help their democratic opponents ana
the democratic platform of tarlii
fer revenue only, freightcd with dire
for the country, now
busy and prosperous under republican
rule.
1t is well known to every one, an
open secret on every street corner,
that the third party does not expect
success.
at remains to be seen how many
are willing to assist in
the Generalization of the
party and handing the
rcns Of government over To the demo-
Gratis. to crafty mere desire for re-
venge. ! believe that the republican
party. will he found as 4 whole, too
patriotic, too loyal to its principles
md it's traditions. too Just in its atti-
Iude toward public servants, whom IT
nas entrusted With duties faithfully
performed to commit hara kari in the
form and for the objects indicated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21
SCiiHANk SPENDS TtNIi,
READING AND WRITING.

Milwaukee, oct 2o.-Iohn Schrank,
who attempted 70 XIII Theodore
Roosevelt occupied his time today in
writing and reading.
\ book written hN a former convict
who afterwards hocamc converted and
carried on mss'onar, work was re-
.ccivcd by sheriff Arnold today for
Schrank II was handed Che pris-
oncr. Schrank pcrused Il number Of
the pages of the religions work
It is understood that a conslderable
portion of Schrank's writing consists
of poetry and what prose he has
ground out IS OF a rambling nature
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21
PROSECUTOR WILL
PUSH TRIAL OF
STRIKERS
Testimony Bearing on Murder
of Anna Lopizzo is to be Pre-
Sented to Jury During Pres
ent Week,

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire |
Salem. Mass. oct. 20. District At
torncN Atwill plans this week to rush
the prosecution OF Joseph Ettor. Ar
turo GioNannitti and Joseph Cariiso
members Of the Industrial Workers of
the World. on trial here for the alleged
murder of Anna Lopizzu. Il min opera
tive. curing the Lawrence textile
strike
When court convenes tomorrow
more testimony Will bc presented hy
officers of the city OF Lawrence. mill
employees and officials who had To
deal with TIA. disturbances attendant
upon the Industrial warfare which pre-
vailed last winter.
Thus far NO testimony has been pre-
scented relating TO the actual Killing Of
the woman. the commonwealth haN-
ing sought To- establish that Ettor and
Giovannitt aroused th~ strikers 90 dis
orders during which Anna L"pizzo lost
hen life. Caruz" is charged with be
ing "a principal Ia the actual killing.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21
ATTEND
WILLIE RUCH'S
FUNERAL
FoLf Brass Bands Play, Police
Act as PaIIbearers and Fire
Department Automobile is
Funeral Car,

~, Morning journal Special Leased Wire !
Gary. Ind, oct 20.-Thc funeral of
while Rugh, the newsboN, who gave
his crippled leg that skin might be
grated to the body Of Miss Ethel
smith, thereby saving her life, was
held here today and practically all
Gary and many from surrounding
towns attended. The building was not
large enough to accommodate the
crowd and the services were held in
the streets.
-Four brass bands played, six police
mon were pallbcarcrs and fire de-
partmcnt automobile was the funeral
ear. while a company of flrcmcn car
ricd the flowers
Many women were IN the line.
which required more than an nuur to
pass The bier which had been placed
ia the middle OF the street
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21
Sends Message to Commander
Trucy Aubert of Garrison
That He is Coming After New
Field Glasses.
ATTACKING FORCE is
ABOUT FIVE HUNDRED
However, Defenders Number
But Few More, and Their
Loyalty in Case of Battle is
Not to be Relied Upon,

IBy Morning journal special Leased Wire
| El Paso, Tex, oct 20.-'l under
stand YOU have Il new pair OF iicl,
glasses and | am coming after them
| was the message received early toiaN
lbv General Trucy Aubert fedora
commander at Juarcz, from lncz Sa!a.
zar, the rebel general, whose forces
are surrounding the border town. The
federal commander is said to have lost
This binoculars in the recent bnttle of
villa Lopez and that the glasses were
found by Salazar
Hearing of The threatened attack
,on Juarez. Attorney Gomez kobelp,
revolutionary representative here, at
once senl message to Salazar, warm
ing the rebel chief not To at,acN Juarca
under any circumstances for fear OF
arousing difficulties with the United
states.
Juarvz was the scene Of the fnal
battle Of the Madcro revolution when
bullets showcrcd over the American
city of El Paso. A board of army off
oeis appointed by congress To invcsti-
gate the claims of those injured on
American soil during the battle of
Jualez is al present engaged IN an in
vestigation here. IT WAS isobelo's idea
to avoid amy repetition Of danger 70
Americans on American soil
The rebel forces today moved to
the Rio Grandc, opposite the I'll Paso
smelier, and within three miles of
Juarez. They came from Hduchen
to the south or Juarez. The strength
Of the rebel force is not definitely
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21
AUTO EXPLOSION IS
PROBABLY FATAL
/. TO FOUR PERSONS
Forty Severely Burned When
Flaming Motor Car Suddenly
Blows Upi Fire Communicate
ed 10 Gasoline Tank,
rs, Morning journal ,pccpl Leased wire.

lbN hbfhiHk NpfftAf ifaHfu W Nnfs
Pctaluma. CAL. oct. 70 Forty per
sons were severely burned in an auto
mobile explosion here today which
may cost the lives of Mayor Zartnan.
Of This town. aud three others who
possibly are fatallN burned.
A crowd gathered about "a burning
automobile which had been dragged
from a garage. Mayor ZnrInan. who
is former chief of the fire depart
mcnt. responded to the fire alarm ana
attacked the blaze with "a chcmical fire
cNtinguisher. The mayor was thrown
forts feet bs the explosion which en-
sued
james Mott Maurice I.ickry ana
William Brandon were enNclupcl in
Flames and rescued - few moments
later at the point of death. The crowd
was swept 10y blast of flames and
several persons were trampled upon
in the panic which followed.
Every nurse ia Petaluma has been
engaged and others have been sum
moned from san Francisco.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-10-21
INTERNATIONAL DRY
FARMING CONGRESS

Lethdridgt. Alberta, oct. Gothic
seventh international dry farming
congress called for assembly at Leth-
bridge. October 1926. is now ready
for the opening ceremony to be per-
formed by Lieutenant Governor Bul-
yea. OF Alberta. tomorrow.
Delegates from all parts of Canada
and The United states reported. with
dele cations from the foreign coun-
tries. Brazil. chile. Persia. Turkey,
Russia, Mexico ana every part of the
world.
Dr- ~ Widtsoe. international presi-
dent, pointed out that dry farming
aiming AT the conservation of mois-
ture Tor crop purposes was of inter
est to every country where the agri-
culturisi holds place.