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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Old Resident Passes Away.

Mrs. John o. Ness, one of the pio-
neer mothers of this county, passed
away last Wednesday, after week s
illness from pneumonia, which fol-
lowed long period of suffering from
bronchitis. Joran Ness was born Feb.
IL, 1912, in Hallingdahl, Norway,
and on Nov. "a, 1864, was married
to John o. Ness. July 20, 1871, they
came to Winneshiek county and have
lived here since Four children prece-
ded her in death. Those who mourn
with the husband and father are o.
j., DEBORAH; S. O., Highlandville; P.
j., Olaf and Simon, DEBORAH; Mrs. P.
NJ. Dolan, Wentworth, Wis. Mrs EN-
il Klingbeil, Superior, Wis; Mrs. E.
Berntsom, Superior, Wis.
The funeral services were held on
Friday from the First Lutheran
church, Rev. |. b. Torrison officiat-
ing.
Mrs. Ness was good woman, a
kind friend and neighbor, and she
will be missed by many in DEBORAH
and elsewhere in the county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Scandinavians i'm Annual BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the various
Norwegian societies of this county,
Norske SelskaD, Symra, Luren, and
Winneshiek County Sangerforbund,
was held at the Marsh hall last We'd
nesday night, and proved a great oc-
casion. A large crowd was present,
and everybody greatly enjoyed it..
Prof. b. Svanoe of the committee
welcomed the guests and announced
Prof. l.. S. Rogue as POSTMASTER, who
presided with rare grace. Prof. Hille-
Doe made a splendid address, which
was listened TO with much interest,
and musical numbers were given by
the Sangerforbund, directed by Prof.
Sperati, Gauken, Grieg, Luren, and
Prof. Overn, piano soloist, while Miss
Olga Moe gave a humorous reading
that brought forth much laughter,
and Prof. Sperati with his orchestra
charmed them all with exquisite mus
ic d ring the serving of the banquet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Nj. T.. Church Notes,

The adjourned session of the Mock
Congress will meet next Friday eve.
ming in the church parlors. Several
bills will be discussed and an inter
esting and lively time is anticipated
All men are cordially invited.
Sunday services: 1890, a. NJ
Where Virtue Becomes Vice" 1880
p. m.-"False Expectations"
The evening service is evangelistic
Come and bring friend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
| Hair Tonic
Ayers Hair Kigor keeps the scalp clean
and healthy. Promotes growth. Checks
falling. Does not color.
l At 49, 49,, j C. Aver Co.,
rSN tOuf DoCtOT. Lowell Mass.
Some Pointers That Will Interest You

Many people who years ago kept
chickens and gave them up because
they couldn't make it pay, would be
surprised to learn how much money
can be made raising poultry under
present conditions. Eggs and poultry
are far higher than they have ever
been before and prices are steadily
increasing every year, with every in
dication that the advance will con-
tinue for many years to come and
this advance in prices has far exceed
ed the increased cost of feed. There
is more money in egg farming than
in any other branch of the poultry
business, and the single comb White.
Leghorn is the only breed for this
purpose. Select any other and you
face almost certain failure. For more
than sixty years White Leghorns have
led all other breeds as layers. Practi-
cally all the large successful poultry
plants in the United States and other
countries, no matter what climate or
other conditions they have to contend
with, are breeding White Leghorns
They have discovered that there Is far
more money to be made by breeding
for eggs exclusively than can be made
by breeding for market, poultry or
broilers. You will find thousands of
prosperous egg farms throughout the
country where single comb White
Leghorns are kept exclusively, but
there are very few other farms where
other breeds are kept for the eggs
More than 50 per cent of the success
full egg farms breed single comb
White Leghorns. The proprietors of
these farms have tried other breeds
and found them inferior to the White
Leghorn. They would not keep Leg
horns year after year if they could
make more money with some other
breed.
SEVER ALSTAD,
339 Center st. DEBORAH. Iowa
Adv. ST.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Fire Department Dance April 2d.

n The DEBORAH fire department has
determined upon Wednesday, April
I'd, as the date of its annual dance,
which will be held at Marsh's hall.
This is the annual dance of the de-
partment as a whole, arranged by
COMMITTEE es from the different com
panies, and the proceeds will go INTO
the department fund 1t is hopei that
a liberal sum may be realized this
year for the auditorium fund.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Champion Fancy Shot Here.

Rush Race, the worlds champion
fancy shot, will be in DEBORAH on
Thursday, March 18th, and give a
shooting exhibition on the city hitch
ing grounds. Mr.. Race is advertis-
ing the Remington arms, and is sent
out by this company. Nevertheless,
he will give an exhibition we'll worth
Seeing, for he has an international
reputation as a fancy shot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
jaw AxtelIiOn Sold

Yesterday E. X. Hovden sold his
stallion, Jay AXtellion, to a Cresco
party, at good figure. He is one of
the best bred horses in this part of
the country and the purchaser can
rest assured of getting some good
horsehesh.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
The Central News Stand.

Get your daily papers at the Cen
tral News Stand, Winneshiek Hotel
block. Chicago Record-Herald and
tribune two cents, Examiner one
cent. Also have Sunday editions. All
kinds of papers, magazines, etc. Fine
confectionery, cigars, tobacco, etc. A
hrst class confectionery and news
stand. Call and see us. George Miz-
ener. 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Rod and Gun Club Shoot.

At the regular shoot of the Decor
ah Rod and Gun Club Monday after
noon there were six participants, in
which Ben G. Heller broke ) clay
pigeons out of %, w. B. Reed II,
DR.. H. H. Thomas u, Mrs. E. J. Cur
tin IL, b. E. Bucknell Z, A. R. John
son 2.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
New "Movie" Opens.

The new Star Theatre" opened by
r. H. Stewart at the Grand opera
house on Monday evening, attracted
a large crowd which nearly filed the
building. The pictures were good and
the vaudeville especially so. If any
thing like such attendance keeps up
the new enterprise will be a success
from the start.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
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The Hog Cholera Situation

~ Richert of Hesper township was
in the city yesterday, and Informed
us that the hog cholera situation was
not nearly so bad as reported. He
says there has been very little loss
in his section, and that no cholera
exists there now. He thinks that the
loss has been exaggerated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Brought Here for Burial.

The remains of Mrs. Murray, moth
er of Mrs. Owen Rooney, were bro't
from Faribauit, Mimi, yesterday, and
will be taken to Bluffton today for
interment. We regret that we have
no further particulars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Firemen Hold Banquet.

The annual banquet of Rescue
Hose Co. No. l was held at their room
in the city hall Monday night. The
members of the company, including
guests were present. A sumptuous
supper was served, some speeches
were made and everybody present had
a fine time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Conversational Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning,
-'Noah's FALL" and in the evening, in
the series of Night Scenes from the
Bible, From Egyptian Darkness to
the Land of Moonlight There will
be special music in the evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Unsteady Nerves.

Often the result of indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation, bilious at
tacks or impure blood, for all OF
which Meritol Tonic Digestive is a
standard remedy that will give you
instant relief. A world famous rem
edy for all ailments due to a bad
stomach.
Sold by f. j. Parman, Druggist &
Jeweler. Exclusive local agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
Helping Hand society.

The Helping Hand society will meet
Friday afternoon, Feb. 21st, sat the
Woodmen Hall. Mrs. A. Atkinson and
Mrs. A. Anderson will entertain. Ev-
erybody cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Organization Meeting. Bov scents

The organization meeting of the
Boy Scouts for DEBORAH will be held
at the new gymnasium, formerly De-
corah Institute, on Saturday after
noon at two o'clock, when all boys
between the ages of II and Is desir-
Ing to join the Boy Scouts should be
present.
Rev. G. Lakeland, Scout Master.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Golden Jubilee Celebration Tonight.

UOIdeH JuDIIte teIeDfatIOn Tonight.
This Wednesday evening, the local
knights of Pythias lodge will cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary of the
ordtl with banquet AM social eve
ming at their hall in the Brunt &
Parman building. There will be re-
sponses to toasts, cards, dancing and
;lmusements of various kinds. II
promises to be very pleasant oc-
casion for all who participate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Gard of Thanks

The undersigned desire TO express
sincere thanks for the many kindness
SEES OF friends and neishbors during
their recent bereavment. 81
John O.lNess and Children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Auction,

Public auction sale, Saturday, Mar
LIST, at / o'clock sharp, on wagons,
buggies, plows, cultivators etc. ST.
Mrs. Henry Larson,
906 Mechanic st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19

Some folks just store their lofty
ideals in the loft and let the dust of
neglect cover them up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19

EDWARDS are mighty blow-hards. II
fight you must. fight. but don't blow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19

Spring hats, new nobby STILES,
just received.-S. Larsen. 4 So
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Woman. t'i.b.

Tn. Woman's Club met or Friday
afternoon OF last week. with Mrs. Il.
4. lnge as hostess. After the usual
business was transacted and current
events discussed. the hostes. serv-
ed Refreshments. assisted by Mr.. T..
G. Woodbridge.
Following this. the study for the
afternoon Was taken up. Mrs. Ralph
Johnston had a paper on Peru. and
Mrs u. A. Smith gave a description
of Co1co. the old capital city of the
Incas. Mrs. Roy Thompson told
very .ntertainkly OF Christmas Gus
toms In Latin America. There were
ten members present. Tn. next
meeting will tax. place January
9Th at the home OF Mr.. Charles
Fisher.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
LOCAL. ANR PERSONA

". X. Harber. u Santa Fs brake
man. was one of the unfortunate
loss of property victims IN the Sher-
man Annex fire. He moved into his
new quarters on the 18th. and lost
all h. had three dsys later not hay-
inr even time to unpack his trunks
Tn. Prairie Cattle Compan, ship
ped 500 head OF cattle to the nanxss
city mark., last Monday and Tom
Tate about forty head. Sine. Sep
tcniber ist the Prairie Cattle Com
pany has shipped 10000 head. or n
total OF 326 ears. Mex: Saturday
they viii make the final shipment Of
the season OF about twenty-five cars.
u. Jesse Roberts left Thursday
afternoon on No. - for kenn-tt.
No. To spend the holidays NJ his old
home. Incidentally he will be- one
Of the guests at the marriage OF his
youngest sister. He expects Ia come
back home IN about three weeks
alone. although II was rumorcd
around town that he might max. the
journey h.nc. under other and more
suspicious conditions.
=. ~ iiisb-c. OF Amarillo. Texas.
division of the Santa Pc. was y La
Junta visitor last Tuesday. Mr.. Bis
he. thinks that the Santa Fr office
building viii be- completed and ready
for occupancy by February Ist The
heating system l. now In operation
and rapid h.adsay I, being made on
pia-irrtbE the interior. The marble
furnishings for the Interior were ex-
pcctcd to arrive yesterday. and the
work Of finishing up the interior de-
corRtions will soon b. completed.
u. ~ s~itxer. Of Pueblo. district
wire chief of the Mountain States
Telephone Company. arrived In La
junta Thursday night n few hours
after the fire. and had n force Of
m~n supplied with the necessary ma
trrtai. to make amy needed repairs
In case the telephone cable In the
alley was damaged by fire. II Was
expected that the lead cable would
melt and dtsconnect n large part oi
the residence section from central.
The expected did not happen this
time. and outside Of the fire distrtc,
I no damage nor inconv veni-nce result.
"a On account u the fire.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

During the recent snow blockade
the Santa fe fed 2.6s3 passenger
officials having figured up the .s'
nc, number during the past week.
Claude Hiatt. u nephew of Mrs
&. H. Mspcs. arrived from Horton,
Kan. last Saturday and may decide
To become permanent resident of
La Junta.
Miss Hester Robinson II expected
to arrive HON" tomorrow from the
University Of Wisconsin nj Ann Ar
Dor. To spend the holidays with her
mother. Mrs. r. r. Lewis.
y. 4. Bciicsti-id. state senator aud
postmaster nj Pueblo. MAS an all-day
visitor Ia La Junta Thursday oH
business. he saId-somc postofficr
dark horse business. maybe.
Durin. the past week 4. u Men.
drlsoh. like one of his ANCESTOR
wr~stied with the angel of Death and
got tho best of him. lie is much bet.
ter nox-Bsver WAS better In fact
Tho city ~ La Junta has Just puri
chased y $3.50 Burroughs adding ma.
chine. This VAS about the only bus'
iness transacted at the council meet
ing Wednesday night. except allow.
Ing bills.
Lieutenant Frank u. winshir
came home from Scsundo last Mon
day on two weeks furiouxh. to
help out ia the Christmas rush al
'he postofticc - which II xo,ns 10 be
some rush - usual.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Christmas Parties.

The second OF u series o' holiday
entertainments being given by III"
members OF the Tuesday Afternoon
Embroidery Club took place Tues
day. A turkey dinner VA. served nj
noon by Mrs. william H.irrood at
her home on cimarron a."Er.. In
honor OF her birthday anniv.rsary
Tn. latter part Of the afternoon VAS
spent nj the HON. Of Mrs. Fred Jones
where the annual Christmas party.
that II given by IN. club members.
WAS enjoyed. Tn. HON. Of Mrs.
Jones was appropriately decorated
with Christmas greens. ana III. con.
ter of attraction was Christmas tree
on which were presents for the men,
berr. supper Was served BY Mrs
Jones, after which III. isdis. attend
ed the picture shows.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Little Town of Bethlehem.

Oh. little town of Bethlehem.
How sttll we see thee lie:
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet In thy dark streets shineth
The Everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears OF all the years
Are met In thee tonight
Oh. Holy Child Of Bethlehem,
Descend on US. We pray.
Cast out our sin and enter In,
Be born In us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great. glad tidings tell,
Oh, come To US. abide with US,
Our Lord. Emmanuel
Phillips Brooks.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
&. e.. Club

The girls of the &. 4. {. Club were
very charming hostess.s on Satur-
day afternoon OF last week at the
home of Miss Helen Edwards. when
very delightful program OF musical
numbers and readings war riv.n. in
which each of the giris participated.
Then followed a season OF games.
When the games were ended, very
delicious luncheon vas served. The
menu was planned and prepared en-
iirely by the girls and was real
treat
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
WeskiinG In High Life.

The girls OF the Theta Zeta Gam
ma Club brought to a close very
clever series OF social affairs last
Saturday night At the home o. Miss
Faunie Beerbohm.
The series began with an an
nouncement party. rs was told In the
society department OF the Tribune
several weeks ago. Luncheons and
evening parties followed in rapid
succession In honor OF the bride
elect. and a strictly fashionsbl we'd
ding was the event OF last Saturday
night. For these parties, the girls
Of the club assumed the following
characters:
Marian Helm. ........... the bride
Meryl Black. k........... the groom
Jessie Moore. re........ brides maid
Katherine Miller. ....... best man
raunie Beerbohm. brides mother
Misses Hulah Black and Lucille
Collins ............ flower girls
Cora Orr. .......i......- preacher
Mary Stevens. ......... .organist
Little Dorothy Mays, Of Pueblo.
the only person outside OF the club
members to take part, acted as ring
bearer.
The bride wore very beautiful
gown OF white marQuisette, slsbo-
rately trimmed with lace. veil
OF tulle secured with orange bios
SONS. a bouquet OF white roses and
long white kid gloves completed the
costume. The mother OF the bride
wore q becoming gown Of gray mes
saline with real lace fichu. The
brides maid was attired in pretty
silk slip. The flower girls and the
little ring bearer wore dainty gowns
of pink and white silk. The organ
ist was attired in pale blue silk
dress The members OF IN. club
Who assumed the masculin. charac-
ters were all very splendidly arrayed
III complete EMS UNIFORMS
After the ceremony. which II Is
saf. To say was the most unique
form of nup,ial VOWS registered In
La Junts. congratulations wer. In
order. Later wedding supper vas
served In the dining room. The de-
corations and menu were carried
bower having been formed OF chry-
santhemums and ferns .h.r. the
marriage seryic. was read. We'd
ding cake In small boxes Wa distri-
buted To the guests. and the 'estivi-
ties concluded with most liberal
and strenuous rice shower.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
For Mrs. I<.brvcht.

Mrs. Reginald Garyin ~as hostess
at "a very delightful card party Wed
nesday afternoon TO honor Mrs. Hal
Lebrecht, OF Kansas City. Tn. guests
were about twenty Ia number. and
enjoyed an interesting game o, auc-
ton bridge. followed by a delicious
luncheon served by The hostess.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
LA JuNTA SCHOOLS
GRAND TOTALS

Total enrolment. 1913. 1881; per
cent Of attendance. s3.?l: Mrdiness.
i"s; per cent OF punctuality. gs.77.
Total enrolment, 1912. 1870; per
cent Of attendance. $3.50: tardiness.
goo. per cent Of punctuslity. 1851.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20

MIR. and Mrs. George Babcoek en-
t"rtainsd the members of the Sans
so-ri CLUB on Friday night o. last
wees IN their apartments at 50s San
Juan Avenue. The evening vas de-
voted. as usual. to auction bridge,
after which Mrs. Bsbcock served re-
ireshments. Mrs. Moan George and
Miss Martha Snoddy were guests OF
the club. An impromptu musical
program Was given by Mrs. q. ".
Milliken and Miss Snoddy.
The next meeting of III. club will
be a watch party on New Years Eve
At the Park House with Miss Garry.
foN~ orthy as hostess.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Scarfs and Caps

There Is no gift that would prove more ac-
ceptable to lady than pretty silk scarf We have
all shades and colors from 500 to $1,000
We have on hand especially for Holiday
trade, a very large line OF beautiful Boudoir Caps.
Prices from. ................ 10. Biz $3.50
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Sans SOuci Club.

Phillips Brooks.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Total ...... s+s5 . 1891
NORTH LA JrNTA SCHOOL.

Total. .......ss.s3 ~ ss.7l
SOUTH LA JuNTA SCHOOL
Per cent OF attendance. s7.t5.
tardy. II. Per cent OF Punctuality
ss.os
EAST La JuNTA SCHOOLS
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Nosea.her SCHOOL Recort

Superintendent Austin. Of our
public schools. has just issued Bull
letin No. 81 showing the principal
features pertaining to attendance
and 'punctualtty OF pupils for the
school month ending December 8.
1918:
BANNER RECORD
Attendance South La Junta
School. S7.45.
Punctnality - Tie - Commercial
School and Park School, 1891.
ROOMS
Attendance - Grade s, Park
School, s7.os: Miss Agnes Fedde.
Punctuality--Grade 4. Columbian.
100: Miss Florence Saylor.
Punctuaiity-Grade 4. Park. 100;
Miss Alma Nicholson.
Punctuslity-Grade s, Park. 100;
Miss Pearl Wieland.
Punctuality-Grade 6. Park. 100:
Miss Agnes Fedde.
Punctuality-Grades I and s.
Park. zoe: MIR. c. NJ. Herren.
HIGH SCHOOL
PreparatOry-Per cent Of attend
ance, $3.50. tardiness, s; per cent
OF punctuality. 1888.
Commercial--Per cent OF attend
ance, 1852. tardiness, .; per cent OF
punctuality, ss.9l.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
t:a.t~rm star Nste~s.

The following named Officers we're
elected for III. ensuing year by the
Order Of the Eastern Star on Friday
ntxht Of last week at IN" Masonic
Templs;
Mrs. Eva Thompson .... Matron
J. u. sherman .....s... sfa'o"
Ntr. Ethel Helm. Associate Matron
Mr.. Ada bourne walker. Secretary
Mrs.. X. A. stcen ...... TREASURER
Mr.. Mary Hosx. ..... .condnetress
Miss Mildred Sherman. .....,..''
, Associate Conductsces
L. =. Mahoney. ..... ...... Tssstes
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Beautiful handkerchiefs

We have the largest line OF pure Irish Linen
handkerchefs ever handled before. Some plain
sone with exquisite embroidery and some initials
The work on these is all hand work and the bes,
imported TO be had. Prices from. 5c to - 90
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
COOKE WILL MARRY
 FLORETTA Wt4ALEY
Former Clergyman Pleased to Learn
 of His Wife's Divorce.

New York, June 6-'T have been waiting for this for six years Jere Rhode Cooke, the former Hampstead, N Y, clergyman. said tonight when informed that a divorce had been granted his wife in Hartford, Conn. Now F1oretta Wha1ey and l will not be outcasts in the world. but will be married just as soon as we are off1 cially notified of the divorce
 Cooke is now living in a Washington Heights apartment with F'loretta Whaley, with whom he eloped, and
 You know painters salary won't support much of a honeymoon or much of a wedding party" continued Cooke In speaking of his approaching mar riage. but my lawyer will be present and the bride will wear a bouquet of violets which I shall provide out of my wages.
 T do not want to bring down on the head of any clergyman the load of con troversy that would fall to the lot of one who performed the ceremony, so shall seek a legal marriage by someone not clergyman. I will keep on work ing as a painter"
 Floretta Whaley said she felt happy over the outcome of the divorce suit.
 T am very grateful to Mrs. Cooke. !" she added. About the wedding, l want only two things to happen-that the moTbidly curious may be kept away and that our friends, some of whom have come back to us since we came here from San Francisco may not have notoriety thrust on them by at tending the ceremony"