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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
PROGRAM.
Fifth "Sangerfest' to be held i'm De-
corah, Sept. 20, 90, %, 1914.

Friday 900 to 1880 p. MN First
N. E. L. church. Meeting called
by President, Rev. L. Guttebo.
Welcome, Rev. /. B. Torrison. Lee
ture by Prof. o. A. Tinglestad.
Luther college Concert Band
Norway Tour. 1914"
500 to 1880 p. m.-Picnic supper
in City Park.
500 p. m.-Rehearsal in College
Auditorium.
Saturday 900 to 1900 a. NJ
Young Peoples meeting in First
n. E. l.. church. Election of Off
GERS. Papers by Prof. DR.. o. l..
Olson, The Church and Educa-
ton" Prof. H. S. Hillebo, "All
things are lawful unto me, but all
things are not expedient. 1st Cor.
6-12.
800 p. m.-Rehearsal in Auditor
ium.
500 p. m.-Open Air Band Concert
in College Park. Admission 1Oc.
Singers and delegates free.
Sunday 1890 a. m.-Services in
College Auditorium. Sermon by
Prof. C. X. Preus. Mission offer
ing.
$500 p. m.-Sacred Concert, Prof.
Carlo A. Sperati, Director. THE
Daughter of Jairus'' by Sta ner
will be rendered by the chorus of
DEBORAH circuit and prominent So
loists with orchestral aocompani-
ment. Selections by the Luther
College Concert Band The male
~
qnested to learn Grieg's IS gurd
JCrsalfar. Adm. soc.
Evening-Informal Social gathering
in College Auditorium.
Lunch can be secured on College
campus Saturday evening and Sun
day noon and evening.
All wishing to take part are re-
quested to send names and addresses
to Oscar Norgard, DEBORAH, Iowa,
Immediately.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
PLAYED TO Big Business.

The Frank e. Long Stock Com.
pany closed the fair weeks engage,
ment at the Grand Saturday night
The company played to big, appreci.
ative audiences every night. The rep
erto.re of plays they put on were
all high class, as were the members
of the company. On Saturday eve.
ming a diamond ring was given
away which went to Miss Anna
Woods.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Pheasants for Game Preserve.

Deputy Game Warden B. E. Buck
nell received another shipment OF
ten pair of English Ring Neck
Pheasants last Friday, and liberated
them on the Winneshiek game pre-
serve. Some SO birds have been
placed there since the preserve was
established, and it is estimated now
that there are 200 young birds
on the preserve. Mr.. Bucknell pays
close attention to his duties, and the
preserve is in fine shape, and at
some future time, there is going to
be the best bird hunting here that
Winneshiek has ever known.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Brought Here For Burial.

Ter Deeoriahian of the early days,
who passed away in New Orleans
last spring, were brought to Decor
ah Saturday by Mrs. Day for inter
ment in Phelps cemetery. Mrs. Hen
ry Noble, of Seattle and Mrs. Virgil
Noble, of Minneapolis accompanied
Mrs. Day here. Owing to the ilcle-
ment weather of Sunday and Mon
day, the interment of the remains
in the family lot in Phelps cemetery
was deferred until today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Attention Farmers.

Tone up your herd with a Duroc.
have a fine bunch of stock hogs
farrowed in April and May, sired by
Red Tom, pea greed animal, that
was bred by q. A. Johnson of LIS
bon, Ia, they are as good bunch
as money will buy. Will sell at $40
each while they last. Call or write.
w. p. DOW,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Route Z. 37-2w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Celebrated Tin Wedding.

Monday was the tin wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Leytze
Mrs. Leytze's parents, Mr. and Mrs
Geo. Young of Jessup, were here. Al
though they didn't hold any particu-
lar celebration of the event, never
many friends called and con-
them, and wished them
many returns of the day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Representing Norway Firm.

For the first time in the history
of DEBORAH a representative of a
Norway wholesale house visited De-
corah yesterday. Chr. Farup, repre-.
senting Mlllet & Co. Kunstforlang
OF Kristiania, is the gentleman, and
he is selling post cards, views and
books of Norway. X. A. Wick pur-
Cased a supply from him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Married Fifty-FOur Years

Today is the saith wedding ami
versary of Mr. and Mrs. l.. L. Cad
well. They were married in North
Adams, Mass. in 1860 and have been
residents of DEBORAH for thirty
years, and have enjoyed the respect
and esteem Of numerous friends all
this time, and they al join with us
in extending congratulations and
best wishes to them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Sold Out at Sioux Falls.

Messrs. Ed Rossley and Albert
Hammersness disposed of their sa-
loon business at Sioux Falls last
ness arrived in DEBORAH Monday.
Mr.. Rossley is expected in a few
days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Anniversary Rebckah Degree.

Oneota Rebekah Lodge, No. IFS
will observe the 63d anniversary of
the Rebekah degree at the /. o. o.
f. hall Friday evening, Sept. 18th.
Refreshments and program after
lodge meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
On Visit From Mason CITY.

Adam Weplar came over from Ma
son City Wednesday night 10 attend
the fair and visit his many friends.
He tells us that his sons are doing
fine on their farm and the crops are
great
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
At Coon Club Cabin.

Saturday Messrs. Ben, Charles and
Ole Marsh, B. j. Mckay, Henry Da-
wilson and Bert Morss went down
to the Coon Club Cabin to spend
few days. They arrived home last
night
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Hook and Ladder P.cnic.

The DEBORAH Hook & Ladder Co.
will hold their annual invitation
picnic at the Henry Haas farm next
Sunday. A fine program has been
arranged for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16

Decorah Trotter WINS $4,000 Mime.
apolis Purse at Minnesota
State Fair.

the Minnesota state fair this year
not only by residents, but by a fast
trotting mare, Princess Welcome,
owned by VIM. Roman, of this city
Mr.. Roman attended the fair and wit
messed the race. The driver and
horse was cheered by the thousands
in front of the grand stand. We I'M
derstand Mr.. Roman has had sever
al offers of big money for Princess
| Welcome from several well known
millionaires during the past week,
but he has declined them all. The
| following from the Minneapolis Jour
nal will be read with interest.
Princess Welcome Surprises.
The real race of the day, in fact
the most important trotting race of
the week, the PIG trot, known as
the Minneapolis purse, for $4,000,
was won by Princess Welcome. Only
six good trotters We're permitted by
Their owners and trainers to chance
the uncertain footing. These six put
up much the best race of the week.
The La Crosse, Wis. mare, Alice
McGregor, on the strength of her
| numerous victories at other meet
ings in Wisconsin and Illinois was
thought to have the best chance to
win and next to her the stout ald
fast chestnut gelding The Comet,
from Burlington, Iowa, was rated
as a probable winner Both have
been winning round 2:11 and 2:12
over even half-mile tracks. The De-
corah, Iowa, gray mare, Princess
! Welcome, a member of the stable of
Joe Mclaughlin, the crack Marshall
town, Iowa, reinsman, was not
thought capable of beating two
such good race trotters, but turned
the trick after a hot tussle.
Driver Willard seemed to spoil his
chances of winning with Alice Nc
Gregor when he set a fast pace to
the half in the first two heats, 1906
ond. This seemed to dull his mare
! for the finish so that Mclaughlin. af-
ter having rated the gray mare mas
terfully in the early end of the mile
out finished the Wisconsin mare to
the wire in 2:15A in the opener and
2:13& in the second round. After
that Miliard was out of it but Otis
Meyers with The Comet had evident
ly been saving his horse in the ear
ly heats and came On through the
stretch at the finish of the third
with a sensational rush and beat
Mclaughlin with his tired gray mare
by about a length in 2:14A.
Winner Proves Game.
Mclaughlin did not give up. He
nursed his mare carefully in the
fourth heat, just beating the flag,
while George Loomis, with Hamlne
Jay, forced The Comet out in a bit
slow time, 2:14%. In the fifth and
deciding heat Mclaughlin had the
grandstand roaring by his supreme
effort He overhauled The Comet in
the back stretch and, by dexterous
drive through the stretch, was able
to keep his mare in front of the fly
ing Burlington gelding, beating
him to the Wire in 2:13A phenom-
enally fast for such heavy track.
Princess Welcome. IN 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Home From Norway.

Mrs. G. A, Bolstad, of this city,
and Messrs. Gilbert Soland and Ha-
gen, of Washington Prairie, arrived
home last Thursday from their trip
to Norway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16

LOST-A black parasol on last Fri
day between Koren's church and
Decorah. Finder please return to
Miss Dora Lansing, Ossan, Iowa,
r.. No. 3, or leave at Mott & Co. S
store at DEBORAH.
FOR RENT-My residence, cor.
William and Southern ave. Thos.
Rossley. 37-3pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Evening Services Resumed.

Sunday evening services will be
resumed next Sunday evening at the
Synod Lutheran church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-16
Arrived i'm New York.

Miss Dontie Mott arrived in New
York Sunday, from Havre, France,
and is expected home tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Austrians, according to statements
today by men prominent in the social
life of the Servian residents of this
section.
Rev. Father Cyril Zupan, one of
the leaders in Slavonian circles here
laughed when asked if it was true
hundreds of Servians would return to
enlist.
81 tell you if Servia called for solI
diers to return, it would get about
ten men who have not served their
full time of service" he said. "About
ten are absolutely the only ones that
would be called and surely no Others
would go voluntarily when most of
them have become American citizens
You would be surprised to know how
many of these people have taken out
naturalization papers and are bring
ing their children up as Americans.
forgetting the manners and customs
of the mother country"
Father Zupan said he did not believe
an Austrian-Servian conflict could
last long, unless a general European
conflict should result.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

When such stunch lifelong Demo-
Gratis as L. C. Paddock, editor and
proprietor of the Boulder Daily Cam
era, renounces his party and comes
over to the Republican party it means
the Democratic party of Colorado has
sunk to pretty low level. Only a
few days ago Durango man long
prominent in the Democratic party
told us that this fall he would vote
the Republican ticket. Colorado brand
of Democracy had gone over to the
party of anarchy that he could no
longer stand for it. He said there
were many others who would go with
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION
OF HEIRSHIP.

In the matter of the estate of Sarah
E. Estes, deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
ON Monday, the oath day of August,
A. d. 1914, at the hour Of 10 a. m.
Of said day, the same being one of
the regular days of the June term
fthe County Court of La Plata
County, in the State of Colorado, /,
Joel Estes, Administrator of said es-
tate, will appear before the Judge of
said Court, present my final settle
ment as such Administrator, pray
the approval of the same, and will
then ask to be discharged as such
Administrator. At which time and
place any person in interest may ap-
pear and present objections to the
same, if any there be.
AND FURTHER NOTICE is
HEREBY GIVEN, that at said time
and place the Court will receive and
hear proofs concerning the heirs of
said deceased, pursuant to the veri-
fed petition of said Joel Estes, claim
ant as heir at law of said deceased,
heretofore filed herein, asking for a
judicial ascertainment and determi-
nation of the heirship of said estate,
and from which it appears that Joel
Estes is the only heir of said de-
ceased.
NOW, THEREFORE, any and all
persons who are or who claim to be
heirs at law Of said Sarah E. Estes,
deceased, are hereby required to be
and appear thereat, or abide the de-
termination Of the Court thereon.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
10th day Of July, A. d. 1914,
JOEL ESTES,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Sarah
E. Estes, Deceased.
Jas. A. Pulliam, Attorney.
First Publication July Is. 1914.
Last Publication August IL, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Administrative Appointed.

In the county court this morning.
Mrs. Mary Alice Goodman was ap-
pointed administrative Of the estate
of her husband, the late Frank Good
man. The estate consists Of real es-
tate valued at $1,000 and personal
property valued at $3,700. The de-
ceased carried several thousand dol
lars insurance. The Frand Goodman
Paint and Wall Paper store will be
continued, with Robert McNicholas,
Jr., who worked with Mr.. Goodman
for years, in charge of the business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Leave on Pleasure Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Monniger ard
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Katschthler and their lity,e
son departed on this. mornings
Southern on a pleasure trip of few
weeks duration. Their destination
is uncertain but they will stop in
Glenwood Springs and probably tray-
ell as far as Seattle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Body Identified.

The bondy found by Josiah Moore,
six miles above Needleton station a
few days ago, was identified as that
of S. Gordon, who disappeared from
DR.. Dowdy's mining camp. Goeaon
was last seen about eighteen months
ago, about 500 feet from the spot
where he met death. 1t appears he
lost his way in snowstorm and ac-
cidentally fell from high cliff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
To Visit shiprock.

The party of prominent Mormons
who are making the motor trip from
Bluff City to San Juan county, New
Mexico, expect to visit Shiprock be-
fore they return. Two members OF
the company are Salt Lake City
teachers who are especially anxious
TO inspect this Indian school which
has one of the best standings Of any
institution of its kind in the United
States. =.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
To Visit in. Pennsylyania.

p. J. O'Donnell, one of the best
known and most prosperous pioneers
Of the San Juan basin, leaves for
Pittsgurg, Pa, in a day or two, for a
six weeks stay. He will be accom-
panied by his niece, Miss Rose Kav-
anaugh, who will visit with members
of her family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
In War-Torn Germany.

Thomas Gilbert feels very anxious
for the welfare of his wife and lit
lie girl. 1t will be remembered that
Mrs. Gilbert and the child landed in
Germany early in July, where they
expected to remain for several
months. The country was the for
ner's old home and she had antici-
pated the visit with much pleasure.
Now that practically all Europe is at
war, it appears the time will be fill
ed with experiences far from pleas
ant to dwell upon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
CitraOlax!
CITROLAX!
CTR OIL A x /!

It's laxative, of course-name
tells you that And the incest hot
weather drink you ever tasted.
Flushes thoroughly, and pleasantly,
too. F. c. Crysler, Syracuse, N. Y,
says: Have used laxatives for Is
years but this Citrolax has got every
thing else beat a mile" You will
agree with him. Specially nice for
children and delicate persons. Sweet
ems sour bilious stomach very
quickly and stops headache. 8. G.
WALL ]. Il parnons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
On Business and Pleasure.

James Barry, of Denver. who u
travelling salesman for wall paper
company, left for points east this
morning after = two days stay u
Durango. He is accompanied ON his
trip around the circle by his wife. We
are told the lady was formerly grand
worthy matron OF the Eastern Star
lodge of the Colorado domain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Durango Represented.

DR.. Farwell, the osteopath who re-
sided in Durango for several years,
is in attendance at the eighteenth an
nual meeting of the American Osteo-
pathic associationr which opened in
Philadelphia today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Looking After Mininr Property.

James s. Norton, of Tampa, Fla;
who is interested in the Old Bullion
Bar metal mining property in Mag
gal gulch, in the Silverton camp, was
an arrival in the city last night. He
spent week in silverton looking A.
ter his interests. II his businsss a.
sociates in the east act upon his ad-
vice work will commence 1t the mine.
For years it has been idle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
of the Fair Directors.

Regular meeting of the fair direc-
tors held last evening at the board
of trade rooms, President Jackson
presiding. A number of routine mat
ters were disposed of and the propo-
sition of Capt. Hardy, assisted by DR..
Ochsner, to give an exhibition of
fancy craftsmanship at the fair
grounds during the fair was accepted
This will be a very interesting feat
ure as much of the shooting will be
done from moving automobiles and it
will be arranged so every one in the
grandstand and on the grounds will
have an uninterrupted view of the
exhibition. All committeeman were
requested to make reports Of progress
In their several departments as soon
as possible. Meeting adjourned to
Aug. IL, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
A. M. Camp in Ilaly.

A. M. Camp, son Of Nh. and Mrs.
A. P. Camp, is among the Americans
stranded in Europe. He ie rt pros
ent in Italy, which to date is. neu-
tral ground, but tomorrow it may be
another story. At any rate his par
ents and many friends would prefer
to see him under the protection of
the Stars and Stripes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

W. I. Greene, Hopkinton, N. H.,
writes the following letter, which will
interest every one who has kidney
trouble: ''For over year, Mrs.
Greene bad been afflicted with a
very stubborn kidney trouble. An op-
GRAFTON was advised. This would
not consent 70. Foley Kidney Pills
done moro to complete her recovery
thsn any medicine she has taken and
! ~ Il my duty to recommend Foley
Kiy Pills - III who need kidney
~ They are tonic II action.
~ IN Gsol rssnits- 8. q.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
The Last Ditch.

Louie Wyman passed through from
Silverton this morning on his way to
Pagosa Springs on the same old mis-
sion, state highway business. He
states that the engineers have reach
ed the last ditch or rather gulch that
they could possibly use as route
for the connecting link of the high
way between that point and Alamosa
and now propose to make survey
of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Aceompanied Rooserelt Party.

Grover Damon is home from upper
Pine river, where he spent ten days
as a member of the Roosevelt hunt
ing party. He reports a delightful
trip, but encountered plenty of rain.
With the exception of Mr.. Damon
and Kipling Wade, who left for Man
cos this morning, the other members
of the company will stay in camp for
several days longer. Their tents are
pitched in Willow park.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Soil Expert Leaves for Headquarters

Prof. f. p. Humbert, soil and crop
expert of the State Agricultural col
lege of New Mexico, was a guest at
the Savoy last night, on his return
from San Juan county, where he de-
livered a number of lectures on ag-
ricultural extension work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Liberal Response.

The committee appointed to raise
funds for our Telluride neighbors who
lost their all in last Mondays flood,
have met with ready response from
our people. 1t was estimated that at
the time of going to press, the COM
mittee had raised over 5000. Most
of the donations were in cash. The
money will be placed with the Du-'
range Trust company q and will be
available Immediately.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Arrested on Serious Chnrge.

Sheriff Fassbindcr went to Mancos
this morning armed with "John
Doe" warrant to serve on man
wanted here on the charge of white
shaving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Arrives Tonight to Spend Vacation.

Miss Clara Vandegrift arrives in
tie city tonight to visit her parents
3if- and slrs. Giles Vandegrift, Sr
Miss Nandcgrift taught in the Flan-
dean Indian school the past year
Since early IN June she had been in
Boulder taking a course at the sum
mer session at the State university
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Prominent Railroad Man in City.

]. G. Sponswood, appointment rail-
road official of the road that runs
across the Florida keys, arrived in
the city last night. His niece, who
resides in Montezuma county, rs to
meet him in Durango this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Keep Your Liver Active During the
Summer Months-Foley Cathartic
Tablets for Sluggish Liver
and COnstipatiOn,

1t does beat all how quickly Foley
Cathartic Tablets liven your liver and
overcome constipation. Ney Oldham,
Wimberley, Texas, says: "Foley Ca
thartic Tablets are the best laxative
| ever used. They take the place of
calomel." Wholesome, stirring and
cleansing No gripping. A comfort
to stout persons, as they relieve that
full bloated feeling. S. G. Wall, J. L.
Persons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Departs for Stay in Country.

Mrs. E. A. Chubb, wife of the coun-
ty assessor, went out to Vallecito to-
day to visit her old time friend, Mrs,
Curry. Her little nephews, the Duff
boys, made the trip with her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Called 10 Pngosn Springs.

John O'Rourke, deputy district at
torney, had a hurry up call to Paogsa
Springs today on official business. He
made the trip by auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
washout East of Pueblo.

Last nights incoming train was
only stub from Pueblo, washout
east of that point making it necessary
to annul all trains between that city
and Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
To Visit With Old Friends.

Mrs. ]. r. c. Tyler and daughter
Natile left this morning for six
weeks stay with friends and relatives
in Leadville and Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mike and John Nary were Durango
marketers from lockwood today.
o. G. Cowan, of Fort Lewis, was
in on ranch business this afternoon
Miss C. Patscheck was in from Hes
perus today shopping at Graden's.
Fl. j. Roberts, of the Florida, trans
acted business in town today.
]. F. Barr, of Texas Creek, patron
lied our merchants today.
William Brumley is over from Do
lores, a guest at the Hotel Strater.
Miss Marguerite Braden was an
arrival from Silverton this morning
Miss Ruth Searcy came down from
Silverton this morning, where she Wis
tied for several days.
H. C. Strahm, representing Chi
cago film company, transacted bust
ness in town last night.
Dave McLane and Joe Bradley rep
resented the May Day section in our
town last night.
Miss Mabel Skoog left this morn
ing for Chama to visit her aunt, Mrs
Kindermann.
Mrs. ]. w. Sites and daughter,
Miss Mary, were down from Junction
creek this morning.
Mrs. A. w. Parker and Mrs. John
Meston were in from the brickyard
this morning shopping.
Gus Voight is making the rounds
in our town in the interests of the
candy company he represents.
Mrs. B. w. Ritter left for the Rit-
ter ranch at Ignacio this morning for
an indefinite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Parsons, Mrs.
Carrie Durham and Miss Lille Dun
ham motored over from Dolores last
night and are tarrying over in town
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Local friends are pleased to know
that w. R.: Mason, superintendent
of the Porter Fuel company, was
greatly benefited by his recent trip to
Ojo Caliente.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Stranded in Europe.

Mrs. Harry Sutton, who made her
home in this city for some time, is
among the Americans touring Eu-
rope who is stranded abroad. Her
friends are very much concerned
about her