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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Commercial Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Decor
an Commercial Club on Friday eve
ming was we'll attended. The club
discussed the good roads problem of
the Iowa legislature, and passed a
resolution favoring a state highway
commission, and other matters. Rev.
G. S Lakeland presented the matter of
Boy Scout organization in DEBORAH,
and committee was appointed by the
club, consisting of Dr. A. J. Swezey,
II. A. Warner and George Johnson to
give assistance and devise plan of
organization. 1t was an interesting
meeting, as they all are.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
NJ. f.. Church Notes.

The Brotherhood will hold their
monthly meeting in the church par
lors next Friday evening at 1880 p.
m. The program will consist of mus
&c and as the literary feature a mock
congress will be presented. Three po-
litical parties will participate and ii
promises to be the most entertaining
program of the year. All men are
cordially invited to be present.
Sunday Services: 1920 a. NJ
Barriers Torn Down." 7:30 D. m.
THE Glove in the Ring"
The Sunday evening service is the
second of a. seris of evangelistic SER
vices which, will be continued each
Sunday evening until Easter. There
will be special music at these services.
All are cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Two Benefits at the Empire.

Mr.. H. A. Wolfgram will tender
two benefit nights at his Empire
Theatre during the coming week.
Following the big production of Gus
ter's Last Fight on Thursday, he will
on Friday afternoon and evening give
benefit for the Hustle Club" of the
Methodist church, and on next Mon
day benefit for the Hook and Lad
der company, when big fire scene
will be featured. with solos by Len
larson The Empire will be a popu-
Jar place this week. .,r.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05

The Farmers Mutual Hail Asso-
citation large advertisement of which
appears on another page, now COM
mences its twenty-first year. Hun
dreds of our farmers in Winneshiek
association can testify to its fair deal
ing with them and with their neigh
bors. This Association does business
only in Iowa, where hail storms are
not so numerous and where the cost
of protection is lowest Public Opin-
ion commends this association and
its agents to farmers wanting protec-
tion against hail storms ON their
growing crops. 6-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Sell Fast Horses.

Messrs. E. j. Curtin and G. F. Ba-
ker shipped on Friday four of their
horses to Beach, N. D., where they
had previously disposed of them.
They were Louie R., Lou Burton, Col.
j. b. Lynch, and a green mare, all of
which had done service on the track
except the latter. This leaves them
in the unusual condition of having
no trained track horses, but they
won't be able to stand it very long.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
To New York Markets.

Last night Mrs. Bertha Mott and
her son, ]. W., of the Cresco store,
departed for New York City, on their
regular purchasing trip for their two
stores. Buying in large quantities
for cash, from the manufacturers di-
rect, and at the lowest possible fig
ure, has had much to do with the
large patronage built up by this store.
Mrs. Mott is an expert buyer, and her
return will be eagerly awaited by
many patrons of this store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
n. of =. to Celebrate.

The Knights of Pythias lodge is
making preparations to celebrate the
golden anniversary of the founding
of the order, which comes on Febru-
airy 10th. A committee consisting OF
DR.. A. j. Swezey, Harry Schremser
and George Johnson will have charge
of the arrangements. This lodge has
had some very enjoyable functions,
and this will be no exception to the
rule.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
ANOTHER PIONEER DEAD.
p. j. Enright Succumbs 10 Long H.
ness, Passing Away Monday.

P. J. Enright, for many years a
merchant in DEBORAH, passed to his
reward Monday at twelve O'Clock, af-
ter a long illness from old age, which
had confined him to his bed for near
ly year.
Patrick John Enright was born on
Aug. 4, 1896, in Limerick, Ireland
and at the age of nine came to Amer
lea, remaining in Illinois until he was
IA years of age, after which he went
to Texas to attend college, and lived
in the south for a number of years
He was in railroad employ. and was
a conductor in the days of pioneering
railroading in the southwest. He
conveyed Union troops during the CIV
il war between st. Louis and Sedalia,
Mo. He had the misfortune to have
his foot crushed in 1869 as he was
about to board a train, and his leg
had to be amputated. The same year
lived here He started a grocery
store in 1871, which he conducted
until 1902, in the building replaced
by the E. ]. Parman drug store build
ing. Failing health caused his retire
ment, and in 1906 he submitted to a
second amputation of his limb.
The funeral services will be held
from st. Benedicts Catholic church
on tomorrow Thursday morning,
with interment in the Catholic ceme-
terry. He is survived by two sisters,
Kate of DEBORAH, and Mrs. DR.. En-
right of Kansas City.
Mr.. Enright was a man of honor
and integrity, good friend and
neighbor, and he will be kindly re-
membered by many of the older citi-
zens of DEBORAH, as one of its substan-
tial citizens.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Training High School DISCLAIMERS.

Mrs. S. w. Collett Of Upper Iowa
University, Fayette, arrived on Sat
urday, and is engaged in training
the participants in the high school
declamatory contest, which will de-
termine the contestant in the district
contest. There are twenty-six con-
testants at work. and on this; account
1t will be necessary to have two eve
nings of the contest, whichfwill be
held in II. s. building Feb 1913.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Lynch-Ryan Nuptials.

On Monday morning, Feb. 3, at
nine O'CLOCK, occurred the marriage
of Miss Mayme Gertrude Lynch and
Mr.. Edward Ryan of Waukon at St.
Bridget's church in Burton, Rev.
Father Mullen officiating.
The bride was attended by Miss Kit
Ryan, sister of the groom, and the
best man was Mr. Bryan Devett of
Waukon, a cousin of the bride.
The bridal party entered the sane
tuary to the strains of Lohengrin's
wedding march, played by Miss Irene
Roman, cousin of the bride. After
nuptial high mass, the bridal party
repaired to the home of the brides
sister, Mrs Luke o'Brien, where a
reception was given.
The bride was attired in a beauti-
full gown of cream crepe de chene
over cream satin. She wore a white
picture hat, and carried a rosary of
pearl and gold, gift of the groom.
The brides maid was dressed in tan
silk-poplin, with picture hat to match
and the gentlemen wore the conven-
tional black. The bride is a .daugh-
ter of Mr. Charles Lynch of Wauco-
ma, and has host of friends who
wish her happy welded life. The
groom is son of Mrs. Peter Ryan,
well and favorably known in this
community. All join in wishing them
long and happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Narrow Escape from Fire.

Ger Johnson was walking down Water
street he noticed smoke issuing from
the fiat above o. G. Hoffos' shop, oc-
cupied by Ed. Ringdahl and family
investigating found the place filled
with smoke. He hurriedly got Fire
Chief Olson, H. W. Hitler and Iver
Ringdahl, and they procured suffic-
lent equipment to clean out the
chimney, which was stuffed UP, so
that bad fire was probably saved by
prompt action.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Death of an Infant,

The sympathies of all their ac-
quaintances are extended to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole N. Handle in the death on
Friday of their daughter, Florence
Cecilia, aged ten weeks, after a
weeks illness from lung fever. The
funeral services were held on Sunday
from the home, Rev. l. B. Torrison,
officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
The C. b. Lennon VIII.

The late c. B. Lennon, as shown by
his will filed last week, left an es-
tate valued at about 100000. Ar
thur E. Lennon gets the store build
ing occupied by Hutchinson e Co.,
and his sisters, Mrs. Hugh Sherry
and Mrs. Emily Lennon, the remain
der of his property His brother, Jos
M. Lennon, is named as executor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Moving Billiard Hall.

During the week W. A. Lewallen
has been moving his billiard hall in
to the Rudolph building, few doors
east of this office, having vacated the
building to be occupied by Wangler
Bros, in few days. Both of these
store rooms have been fixed up in
fine shape and are very attractive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Injured by Fall.

Will Seegmiller was quite badly in
jured in fall at the home Of his
brother Reuben in Canoe township
on Friday. There was chimney
fire, and win, climbing up a ladder
to the roof, fell, and received a severe
cut in the head besides bad bruises.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
rheumatism

In almost every instance is dlre4t-
ly caused by uric acid in the blood
Meritol Rheumatism Powders are
manufactured for the express pur-
pose of neutralizing and eliminating
the uric acid from the system. Easy
to take and thoroughly effective.
Sold by F.. J. Parman, Druggist Il
Jeweler. Exclusive local agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Shipping Fine Horses.

Anderson Bros. are shipping fine
lot of horses to Post & Son, East Will
liston, Long Island, this month. Last
week car went down by express, yes
terday car of twenty-six and anoth-
er car this morning of the same num-
Der.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Upper Iowa Power Co, to Move.

The Upper Iowa Power company
has leased the corner room in the
Engbretson block on West Water st.
and will occupy it with their city Of
fee. Their present location in the
Citizens Savings Bank building is too
small for their needs, and this corner
room with large basement gives them
a splendid Office room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Next Sabbath evening, Lincoln
Memorial Sunday, will be observed by
special program in commemoration OF
the Golden Jubilee OF Emancipation
There will be patriotic songs by a
male quartette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Fayette is the Winner.

The basket ball game on Friday
evening was won by the speedy team
from the Fayette high school. score
45 to %. The visitors had splendid
team. and the local team did not play
as well as usual.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Arm Broken i'm Fall.

Mrs. II. j. G. Krog had the misfor-
tune to fall on the walk near her
home on Winnebago street Thursday
and sustain a fractured arm. There
have been a number of similar acct
dents caused by the icy condition the
past week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
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New Bridge Material Here.

The steel for the new bridge to re-
place the one north of the Jewell farm
which collapsed few weeks ago, has
arrived and is being transported out
there. The new bridge will be erect
ed as soon as possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
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 bad
stomach.
Sold by e. j. Parman, Druggist e.
Jeweler. Exclusive loca! agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Suicide at Calmar.

Lars Helgeson, a we'll known la
broing man of Calmar, single, and
about 10 years of age, committed sui
eide by hanging Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
NOTICE TO ABSENTEE.
In the District Court of Iowa i'm and
for Winneshiek County.
February Term. 1913.

February Term, 1913.
To John A. Johnson, Absentee:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office OF the Clel k
or Court in and for said county, a pc
ton of Mollie K. Johnson, in which
she alleges that she is the widow of
Filing Johnson, deceased; that as a
son and heir of said deco ased you are
entitled to one-fourth of an undivid-
ed two-thirds of the proceeds OF GER
tain premises sold in an action of par-
tirion in which the said Noble e..
johnson is plaintiff and Enga Hum
phrey ct al, are defendants. That said
premises are described as Lot 4 of
Block and the south one-third o.
Lot 3 in block 3, all in the Village of
Hesper, County OF Winneshiek, State
OF Iowa, and that you are one of the
defendants in said action of partition
That on or about the year 1900 you
were resident OF the said county of
Winneshiek residing with your parents
therein; that at said time you aband-
oned the home of your parents, that
ever since you have absented your
self therefrom and concealed your
Whereabouts from said family; that
your whereabouts is and has been un-
known to any member of said family
for more than seven years, namely
years; that the proceeds derived from
the sale OF the real estate heretofore
described and of which you were an
undivided owner by virtue of being
an heir of the said Filing Johnson,
deceased, is of the actual value of
about $50; that if you were dead,
your mother, the said Mollie E. John
son, the petitioner, would be your
sole and only heir; that because of
your absence for more than seven
years, she Is entitled to your share
in the proceeds of said sale by virtue
of being your mother; that it is nee
essary to have an administrator ap-
pointed to receive your share of the
proceeds derived from said sale and
pay the same over to the person enti-
tied thereto by law.
That unless you make your appear
ance at the expiration of the time re-
CURED for publishing this notice I'M
der Chapter 200, Laws of the Thirty
third General Assembly of Iowa, let
tiers of Administration will issue to
Robinson Reid, on filing a bond in the
sum of $500
Take notice and govern yourself
accordingly.
j. A. NELSON.
Attorney for Mollie z. John
son, Petitioner.
WHEREAS, Mollie f. Johnson, has
filed a petition in the Office of the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05

Don't miss the colonial supper
Wednesday, Feb. 21st, at the Congre-
gational church. 1t will be great. 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
Attorney for Mollie E. John
son, Petitioner.

WHEREAS, Mollie E. Johnson, has
filed a petition in the Office of the
Clerk of Court, in and for said coun-
ty, alleging that John A. Johnson has
absented himself and concealed his
whereabouts from his usual place of
residence in said county for seven
years and upwards; that said absen-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-05
G~%Gc Opinion.
BY HARRY j. GREEN.

DEBORAH, Ia, FEBRUARY 5, 1913
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-20
General News Notes.

Sunday will be observed as rally day
IN the Sunday schools of the Market
street Methodist and Grove Avenue
baptist Churches. and interesting ex-
erclses will mark each meeting.
Mayor Cabaniss would appoint dele
gates to represent Petersburg at the
Good Roads Congress. to be held the
last or this month, but for the fact
that there Is no fund out of which to
pay the expenses of the delegates
AT the meeting of the State Camp of
Sons of Confederate Veterans, this
week. a handsome silver loving Gun
was presented to Samuel d. Rogers, of
this city, the commander OF the Vir-
Ginia Division of Sons, by the officers
Of his staff, in recognition of his faith
full services.
The Excelsior Star and Literary
Club. n growing organization of col
ored people. last night elected the fol-
lowing officers: president. L. J. Allen:
vice-president, Robert Hill; secretary,
RI. u. King; assistant secretary, Everett
Graves; treasurer, Stanley Pegram;
chaplain, Willis Mason; sergeant-at-
arms, William Pegram.
Reports from City Treasurer r. G..
Stratton. who is a patient in st. Luke's
Hospital. Richmond. are to the effect
that he Is getting on very satisfactorily
and rapidly recovering from the sur
gical operation he recently underwe emit.
Mrs. Edward Travis and Mrs. James
Hays. of North Carolina. are visiting
Mrs. w. ~. Ruffin, OIL Harrison Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-20
BUCHANAN GOES
FROM RICHMOND
Many Delegates to Attend Amer
lean Electric Railway Asso-
citation Meeting.
TO SETTLE POLE QUESTION
Adoption of Report May End
Unsightly Nuisance in
City Streets.
TO SETTLE POLE QUESTION

c. b. Buchanan, general manager OF
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany is on the program of the thirty
lean Electric Railway Association, to
be held in Atlantic City October 49,
IL. Mr. Buchanan will deliver the re-
port Of the committee on statistical
unit for car operation.
The convention is expected to be the
largest ever held by the association
which has reputation for holding big
meetings. that at Chicago last year
having been attended by more than
5000 people.
The attention which public service
corporations are giving to the question
or relations with the public and the
passing Of the old era in corporation
matters are reflected in the subjects
which are to be considered b. the
American association. valuation"
The Situation" in both Cleveland and
Detroit. where street railway relations
are decidedly mixed; Profit Sharing
With Employees" THE Relations of
Carriers TO the Development Of the
Territory They Serve" The Relief of
City Congestion by the Construction of
Subways and Niaducts," Electric Rail-
way Securities From the Investors
Viewpoint" and Present Tendency Of
Public Utility Laws and Regulations"
are to be discussed by some of the
leading authorities of the country
In addition, the convention will re-
ceive the report OF a committee on the
joint use OF poles. representing, besides
the American Electric Railway Associ-
alton. the National Electric Light AS
sociaticn, the American Institute of
Electrical Engineers and the American
Telegraph and Telephone Company
The adoption of this report by the
various organizations represented upon
the committee Is expected TO mark the
beginning OF widespread movement
Tor the Riding Of city and villa &c
streets of poles which now dishgure
them. The committee will report the
form OF an agreement to be adopted
by local companies, as we'll as the ma
tionai bodies. and a code OF pract ice
10 govern the use of poles by several
different public utilities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-20
LAW TO REGULATE
MOTOR TRAFFIC
City Attorney Instructed to Pre-
pare Ordinance to Meet
New Conditions.

The city Attorney was directed yes
terday by the Administrative Board
to prepare an ordinance, under the
direction OF the City Engineer. con-
trolling the movement as we'll as the
size. weight and speed OF motor trucks.
The order followed a communication
from City Engineer Boiling directing
attention TO the steady supplantinS of
mule and horse drawn wagons by
power vehicles. The city traffic ord!-
nances, according to Mr.. Boiling. drawn
to regulate the traffic of former days.
have become virtually obsolete and un-
able to cope with the motor traffic that
has to largo extent taken it's place.
Under the present regulations per-
mlssible loads are described as fol-
lows:
Loads OF single carts not to exceed
1000 pounds; single drays and trucks
not to exceed 2,oiO pounds; loads OF
double drays or trucks not to exceed
$500 pounds; three or four horse
wagons or trucks shall carry load
not exceeding 5000 pounds. provided.
however. that whore 1t appears that
tho load being carried by any cart,
wagon or other vehicle though II ex-
ceeds the limits hereinbefore pre-
scrlbed. Is not In fact excessive, con-
siderlng the weight and strength of
the team. and the route over which
such load Is to be carried, no fine
shall be imposed"
Tho advent OF the motor truck has
brought with 1t loads which run from
ono TO Ave tons, which are transported
over streets without regard to their
ability to bear such traffic,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-20
LABOR|OUS TASK
NEARING ITS END
State Librarian Writing Preface
for Eleventh Volume OF
House Journals.
ONLY ONE MORE YET TO COME
Deliberations of House Of Bur
gcsses From 1880 to 1916 to
Be Published in Toto.

The important task OF collecting and
publishing the complete journals Of the
Virginia House OF Burgcsses which
was in existence from 1850 until l77e.
when 1t became the General Assem- bly,
is nearing completion by State Libra
rian Mcllwainc and his assistants after
years OF labor and research. When
the work is concluded IT will be the
only complete edition of the journals
ever published. DR.. McIlwaine is read
ing the proof of tho eleventh volume
and writing a preface. giving the his
torical Getting IN this volume, which
embraces the deliberations of the
House Of Burgesses from 1886 to 1902
The only complete collection of the
House OF Burgesses journals are the
originals themselves in the Royal Rec
ord Office In London, where they were
sent by the Governor Of the Colony Of
Virginia The vicissitudes Of war and
pillage have worked havoc with the
original duplicate set in the possession
Of Virginia. The State Library has a
fairly complete collection OF the Jour
nails from about 1890 to 1916, but prac-
tically nothing of the years preceding
that period.
TX Expensive Work.
The journals, published at very
considerable expense. will fill twelve
volumes and one index volume They
&c" P""i's"eu at 'ne rate OF
about one year on account of a lack
OF funds. To insure authenticity. DIR.
Mcllwaine arranged to have copies
made of the original documents In the
Royal Record Office in London. AS
there was at first some doubt as TO
whether or not a complete collection
OF the journals was extant, DR.. Nc
ilwaine decided to put the cart before
The horse and publish the later jour
nails first. The volumes have thus APP
pearcd In the reverse of their chrome
logical order and Volume IL. contain
ing the most ancient journals. from
1850 TO 1885. Will be published last
This volume will appear next year.
DR.. McIwaine's assistants arc also
making a list OF State officials from
l7f6 TO 1913. an exceedingly difficult
undertaking. This work will be print
ed as a part Of the next annual report
of the State Librarian.