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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23
TO THE PUBLIC AND TO WHOM
IT MAY CONCERN.
STATE OF IOWA,
Winneshiek County-ss.
Calmar, Iowa, Sept. IA, 1914.

Winneshiek County-ss.
We, Christian Madison and Mrs.
Christian Madison. husband and wife,
of Spring Valley, Minnesota, each be-
ing duly sworn. each for himself,
says that we are the parents of AM
brosia Madison, who died at Calmar
Iowa, on the 18th day of August,
1913; that we are personally ac-
quainted with one O. c. Olsen. Of
Calmar, Iowa, at whose home our
said daughter died; that for over a
year preceding her death she lived
at the home of the said o. G.. Olsen.
and that we personally know, that
at the time she so lived at his home,
she received the best of care and
uourishment, which care was always
helpful. producing no evil results.
as is always the case with persons
who seek his aid and help; that ev-
erything was done to promote her
health and happiness. and her life
was prolonged thereby beyond the
period that ordinary care and treat
ment would secure; that our said
daughter appreciated this fact and it
was her expressed wish TO be allow
ed to remain. In accordance there
with and because We were convinced
that the care, attention, nourish-
ment and general surroundings she
was receiving were for her best in
terests, We were anxious that she
should remain and consented for her
to do so, as it was at our earnest de-
sire that she first went there. We
L., Ill. tIn4 4 90.
was a victim of consumption and had
been in delicate and feeble health
since childhood. Relative to the So
called inquest, we have to say that
it was the evident intention of GER
tain persons prominently connected
Herewith. to prejudice the public
mind against the interests and mo-
tives of the said o. C. Olsen; we es-
pecially emphasize the fact that a
very suspicious circumstance in con-
nection with the purported inquest
is that neither Mr.. Olson nor his
hOusekeerer, who were the real per-
sons in position to know the facts
in relation to the death of our
daughter, were called to give testi-
mony; that influences and circum-
SCdhtcS were DTOuSHl 10 DedT upon
both of your atlantis at a time when
our minds were burdened with grief
at the death of our daughter, which
resulted in prejudicing us against the
said o. C. Olsen so that we acted
contrary to the dictates of our bet
ter judgment; that we were also in
fluenced into believing that upon our
instituting and supporting proceed
ings against the said o. c. Olsen, we
could recover a substantial sum of
money and while SO misled, we at
tempted by letters written to the said
Continued on last page)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23
AT The GRAND
TOMORROW NIGHT
Splendid Four Act Play, "The Under
Dog" Thrilling to Degree
and sAled With Crowd
Konmaze>.
1T pREAcHEMsITHouT
AEING A SERMON
Two Pretty Love Aries Wind the
Bright Threads os heir Begin
ming and Hapb Ending
i'm This Great ay.

Two Of the prettiest, cleanest and
most wholesome love stories imag-
Unable wind the bright threads OF
their beginning and happy ending in
the splendid four-act play "The I'm,
der Dog" which comes to the
Grand for one performance tomor-
row Thursday night, Sept "a, Ra-
chael Marshall and Oliver Bailey,
authors of The Traffic''-the first
of their BRILLIANT dramatic success,
ses, have surpassed even that grip
ping production in the new play. In
spiriting, vivid, thrilling to a degree
and filled with crowding climaxes
and scintillating dialogue-there are
laughs as well as tears in The IN
der Dog; and for those who think
there is also big and enduring les
son in good citizenship, in commu-
nal duty, in Christian Charity to the
less fortunate.
Your own father, husband, broth
er. son or sweetheart might have
been CT, some day, may be another
under dog. The tremendous
events that may ensue from one
mistake in the life of any young
man, are depicted with convincing
and fascinating power in this nota-
BILE play and wherever it has been
presented the positive endorsement
and approval of teachers, preach
ers and thoughtful publicists have
emphasized the applause which the
theatre going public has showered
upon the play. In The Under Dog
the playwrights have struck who'll
ly new theme, treated it in vivid
and convincing manner and pointed
their wonderful story with a lesson
that is yelled, but not weakened, by
the reasonably happy elimination
of the play. Every word, situation,
scene and climax is worth while, and
the young as we'll as the old may
witness it with profit and pleasure.
The seats, which are on sale at E.
j. Parman's, are $1.00, 75c, soc and
35c. Better have your seat reserved
today
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23

Mr. Connolly asked by the Des
Moines Register and Leader to give
his opinion and take a stand on the
war tax question wouldn't do it..
He ducked. Said he was for the ad-
ministration. Said that the admin
istration and whatever it does has
his hearty approval" In short
Mr. Connolly worked the "me too
racket to the fareyouwell of chant
eleon politics. His support of the
administration reminds of the per-
son who supported Francis Wilson
in opera. The person was one OF
three 'supes" who carried Wilson
on shield in one OF the scenes. But
does Iowa care to be represented in
the drama of government by g
'supe?''
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23
HAMILTON'S INCONSISTENCY.
Democratic Candidate for Governor
Wag.ng His Campaign on One
Hand That He is Nom
Partisan.

Mr. John T. Hamilton, of Cedar
Rapids, is the democratic candidate
for governor. He is waging his cam
paign on the one hand that he is a
non-partisan and On the other that
the present Iowa administration is
evtravagant. Two wholly inconsis-
tent arguments as we shall see, says
the Dubuque Times journal.
Mr.. Hamilton is not a non-parti-
san candidate in any form. He was
the candidate of the Iowa democrats
organization and his campaign is in
the hands of the democratic bosses
of the state The democratic press
of the state is handling columns of
matter sent out from the Hamilton
headquarters at Des Moines.
Now as to Mr. Hamilton's claim
that the state administration is ex-
travagant. Mr. Hamilton recently
delivered speech at the Warren
county fair in which he told his au-
dience that taxes in Iowa had dou-
bled in ten years, but he did not tell
them what Iowa has done in ten
years.
Did he tell them that beginning
with the 1903 period there had been
avnnnInI 20 lon Ic 81, hn|
new state colony for inebriates and
46 acres at the hospital for inebri-
ates $491.557.O3, and for new
buildings 2,669,693.95, and total
of $5,513,940.1 for the eXpendi-
lures under all special appropria-
tions for institutions under the
board Of control up TO and including
the last period? Did he tell them
that these were humanitarian in
vestments for the people and that
the lands, taken as a whole, are
worth now more than twice what
they cost? Did he tell them tnat
the greatest expenditure out of
these funds by the board of control
was in the 1903 period, when it was
81 ,099, 9,321.92 and that il has new
er touched a million since and once
going below a half million? Did he
tell them that the expenditure dur
ing the last biennial period was
$2S6.143.27 less than the period
ending in 1908. Did he tell them
that the last period was less also
than the periods ending in 1905,
1908 and 1910, and that the one
year period of 1906 was almost a
half million, and all this, too, after
buying the epileptic colony land and
and lac acres at the Knoxville in
stitution.
Did Mr.. Hamilton tell the people
that he was a member of the board
of control from April 2, 1906, to
October /, 1909. covering almost two
periods when the expenditures were
more in each than during the last?
He did not.
Why was he not for reducing eX-
penditures lhen? He had just as
great, even greater, opportunity
than if he were governor.
No one complains about the eX-
penditures made during Mr.. Hamil-
tons incumbency. But he is not
sincere. He lacks candor and frank
ness with the people. He is willing
to conceal facts. When he talks
about taxes doubling since 1903 he
knows he seizes upon a time during
which the state has developed more
than in all its history before. Does
he condemn these expenditures?
Does he want TO say: If | had been
Continued on last page.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23

Cresco Sunday night at 11:15. Mr..
Haberly was at his farm four miles
south of Cresco, assisting in filling
a corn silo. He and his brother-in-
law, Frank Wilson had just started
the engine, which was about rs feet
away from the silo, and started for
the snsilage cutter to start feeding
the machine. Mr.. Wilson reached it
first and passed by, and he had no
more than passed by few feet when
the cover of the ensilage cutter, a
sheet iron affair weighing perhaps
60 or 20 pounds blew off, striking
Mr. Haberly, who was about five
feet away, with great force on the
right side of the face breaking both
jaw bones in several pieces, and also
the bones around his right eye. A
cash two and half to three inches
long was cut in his head above the
right eye clear to the brain. His
left collar bone was also broken. He
was Immediately taken to the Cres-
co hospital and the surgeons worked
over him for three hours, but he
never regained consciousness, pas
sing away Sunday night at 1880.
Mrs. HaDerly went to the hospital
at Cresco Immediately on receipt OF
the news, and was with her husband
until the end came.
The deceased was born in Howard
with the fatal accident, on Oct. IS,
1871, and was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Haberly, now residents of
.Cresco. He was united in marriage
to Clara Sellman, in Hesper, four
teen years ago in October who with
five children, four girls and one boy,
besides two sisters, Mrs. Will Frank
and Frank Wilson, OF Howard coun-
ty, are left TO mourn the loss of
kind and loving husband and father.
1t pains us to have to chronicle
this sad and distressing death Of this
we'll known and esteemed gentleman.
He was a man, whom to know, was
to be his friend. His home life was
ideal and he was the idol of his fam
lily. being always most considerate OF
their needs and they never wanted
for anything. He was true hus-
band and father, and place has
been made vacant in the hearts OF
the bereaved wife and children
which never can be filled, and the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community is extended to them in
this their hour of sorrow.
The deceased had been resident
of Decorah for the past ten years or
more, and was in partnership with
his brother-in-law, L. f. Sellman in
the implement business here, the
firm selling out last fall since which
time Mr.. Haberly had looked after
his farming interests in Howard
county, owning fine farm Of 400
acres. He had just completed the
fencing of the entire farm with woy-
en- wire fence, and used car load
CONTINUED on page A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23
HOME FROM EUROPE.
Miss DOnt.e Mott an,! DIR. StabO and
Family Arrived From Europe
Thursday.

Decorah people who visited Eur
ope this year have practically all re-
turned safely home Last Thursday
Miss Dontie Mott and DR.. Stabo and
family arrived. They of course saw
some exciting times in Europe before
their departure. Miss Mott and her
friend Miss Buhlig of Chicago, spent
a number Of days in Paris before
they were able to sail, and the ex-
citement there was intense. In an
interview with Miss Mott she gives
the following information concerning
her trip when the war broke out.
During the first three weeks of
this terrible war, l, along with five
thousand other Americans, was bot
tied up in that beautiful little city
Lucerne, Switzerland; unable to Sc
cure any information regarding the
war, travel thru France, or trans
portation home. At last came :
faint report that, if We were willing
to endure any number of hardsnips,
we could by long and tedious jour
ney reach Paris. AS and Miss
Buhlig had, before leaving this
country, secured transportation home
on the French line. it was necessary
that we reach Paris as soon as pos
siDle. So on August 23rd we stood
in line five hours for our train, for
there was nowhere near places
enough on this train for all those
who desired to go. Upon reaching
Paris We went immedi lately to the
Office of the French line to see what
could be done about our transporta-
ton home. The France" for which
have sailed August oath was delay
ed until September 9Th This made
it necessary for us to remain in Paris
eleven long days. In order to stay
in Paris we had to go to the head of
police and get a permit
But Paris was no longer Paris a
city full of life and gayety. The en-
ticing shops, about which we have,
heard so much, had closed their
doors, the proprietor having been
called to serve his country. The
Louvre which contains invaluable art
treasures had also been closed and
the treasures hidden away in vaults
in the basement. The Opera too was
closed. for no one felt like hearing
music or song save the "Marseilaise"
as sung by the soldiers as they
marched off to war. The large ho-
tells no longer able to do business
had shut their doors to the public,
but had opened them wide to the Red
Cross Society to serve as hospitals
during the war. The churches alone
were open to everyone who wished
to enter. Hundreds of women were
gathered there praying for their hus-
UduuS, ldIHeTS, anu SOHS WHO udu
left them perhaps never to return.
Upon the altars burned thousands of
candles, each one signifying son,
father, or husband who had gone to
the war.
There was only one famous build
ing in Paris which was opened to
the public from two to four in the
afternoons and that was the Inval-
ides. And there was a reason for
this one being open. In it along
with ancient war trophies, hangs a
new one, the first German flag cap
tured by a twenty year old boy in
Alsace Lorraine. 1t is a beautiful
flag, one that the French can be
proud of winning, one that the Ger
mans can mourn the loss of.
Continued on last page.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23

The disposition to hold the coun-
ty supervisors responsible for the
condition of all highways is without
basis says the Upton Advertiser
and points out that the county
board has under it's charge only
those roads which have been des.g-
mated as county roads. All other
roads are in charge of township
trustees who as we understand the
present law have the authority as
well as the necessary funds to take
care of them"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23

Mr.. Hamilton, being II years old,
scarcely srems to represent the
young Turks of the democracy who
turned things over at the Baltimore
convention, says the MarshallIown
Times-R
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23

The United States produces about
SO per cent of the worlds oysters.
1t is some satisfaction that we do
not have to send to Europe for
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-23
DEBORAH MAN MEETS
WITH SHOCKING DEATH
Chas. r. Haberly Fatally Injured on
His Farm Near CrescO Passed
Away Sunday Night.
MRS. CHAS. KORNMEYER DIED
SUDDENLY MONDAY MORNING
;. c. Treat, DeCorah Pioneer. Passed
Away MONEY at the Age of
Ninety Years. Other
Deaths i'm the
County.
Haberly.

Chas F. Haherly, one of Decorah's
prom m;nent citizens met with a shock
ing accident on his farm in Howard
county last Thursday evening at six
O'Clock from the effects of which he
passed away in Mercy Hospital in
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14
The F. S. c. is Busy.

The Federated Sewing Circle is still doing things.
From the entertainment given ST. Johns church Tues
day evening of $149O realized clear of all ex-
penses The program as whole good with the
ceptlon of one number. Special comment must be made
on the Duet by the Misses Ethel Singleton and Arrssa
Wade They sang very sweetly. They coming Pri-
ma Donnas among the young ladies of the city Too much
praise and encouragement cannot be given them Let
anybody become jealous of these young ladies' but
try to emulate them to the best of your ability.
On the night of the Cameron White recital at St. Paul
A M. E. church the total receipts were $500 1t is
needless to say that the recital good for all who were
there will testify to that The entire program grand
MRS. FANNIE JOHNSON, Mrs JESSIE M. ROGERS
President F. S. G. Acting Sec. F. S. c.
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REV. E. C. COLE
AT PEORIA.

If Peoria Baptists see fit to
call Rev. E. c. Cole, formally of
the Union Baptist Church this
city as we'll as of one of the
leading Baptist churches of st.
Louis, Mt. Zion will have a able
brainy man, a man who deports
himself worthy in the community
and is courteous and gentleman
ly in every particular. While in
Springfield he won the respect
and admiration of the best peo-
pie. Rev. Cole, a few years ago
represented the Baptist denom-
nation at the Ecumenical con-
ference a London, England,
and had the honor and distinc-
ton to be on the program and
read a thesis before that Au-
gust body. In our opinion Pc
oria and Mt. Zion will be hon
ored to have so able an expon-
emit. He, as Rev. Murrell and
Rev. S. B. Jones, is able to cope
with the ministers of the white
churches and he always cooper
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

You fellows white people
who criticized Mexico and Hay,
ii for their Unstable form o.
government, their revolutions
and their incability for self gov
eminent, what are you fighting
about in Europe, killing and
manning millions of persons anc
devastating your once fertile and
historic lands?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

The Young Ladies League Will
serve six o'clock dinner at Tn
ion Baptist church Friday, Nov.
20.h. Hours 6 10 $50 O'Clock.
Menu: Roast Chicken, Gravy
and Dressing, Mashed Potatoes,
EscaIloped Corn, Candied Sweet
Potatoes. Cold Slaw, Cranberry
Sauce, Pc, Fruit. Dinner Toe.
MISS MARY BELLAMY.
President
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

Mrs. Center, of Chicago, adj
dressed phlanthropic section of
the Woman's Club Monday af-
ternoon at the meeting at the
home of Mrs. Hettie McTier.
Response by Mrs E. J. Coins
Quite crowd was in atten-
dance. Rev. McCracken made
some very timely remarks which
were well taken.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

Mr.. Geo. E. Keys looms up
for Asst State Treasurer.
For Speaker OF Illinois House
w. ]. Butler.
For Speaker of the National
House, ]. G. Cannon, of Dan
vile.
For President, 1916, L. Y.
Sherman, for Vice President,
Chas. Whiteman or vice versa.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

They are now booming Sher-
man for President. The boom
is unwarranted, Sherman is ell
ected u, S. Senator, his was an
unique fight. No man in the
nation, with the probable ex-
ception of Roosevelt and White
man is stronger and more talk
ed of h an L. Y. Sherman.
Whiteman had a hard fight
somewhat like Sherman's, he
was in the very shadow of Oys-
ter Bay and Tamany Hall.
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State House News

Clarence Glenn is now employ
ed in the Fish and Game Com
mission as messenger.
Harry Wilson is regularly en-
ployed as anitor at the State
House.
Thos. Dugan has also been plac-
ed as janitor on the floor.
Mr.. Donaldson has been ap.
pointed under the civil service as
a messenger in the State House.
The Civil Service is increasing
the number of Colored men at the
Capital.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

Bishop Smith, of St. Louis,
who has for a number of years
presided of the Central Mo Con-
ference of the M. E. church died
last week. Great are his works.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

The Y. M. c. A. of Indianapolis
has inaugurated Night School
where BARRIERS, bootblacks, porters
janitors and fatmen are instruct
ed in their line of work.
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SOCIAL SURVEY

Mrs. Dunlap will address the
ladies of the Colored Woman.s
Federation at ST. Paul A. M. E.
church Monday afternoon at 8
o'clock p. m. All ladies are invit-
ed to be present, members and
all.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

The docket of the circuit court
shows that the people will not
behave themselves. Sangamon
County's docket is the heaviest
of the counties.
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By the way, what did the
mediators do at the Niagara
Falls last July? No report has
been given, not even their mil
cage and per diem"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

The Federated Sewing Circle
gave a program and entertain
ment at St. Johns A. M. E.
Church Nov, 10th, the proceeds
was equally divided among the
six circles,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

ates and intermingles with them
to get and give ideas on all
civic and religious questions af-
fecting the people.
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A large number of Colored peo-
pie were employed as demonstra-
tors during the recent Edison Ex-
position which was held at Grand
Central Palace in New York City.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

Miss Alice Taylor of Chicago,
visited relatives and friends
here last week. She returned to
her home recently.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

We told you fellows that HUI
erta was just as good as any
other Mexican and t h at it
would not help any to change.
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The Womans Club met at the
residence of Mrs. Hattie McTier
Monday afternoon, Mrs. Gent
fer of Chicago, addressed the
ladies. About 25 were present
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SATURDAY, NOV. ID, 1914

No lover of music should have
failed to hear Clarence Cannon
White, the races greatest vio-
linist.
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The Nashville Globe has joined
the Buy-A-Bale Movement,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-11-14

Scientific and Sanitary Treatment of the
Scalp, effecting healthy Scalp, and
thus promoting a growth of Luxuriant
Hair.
MASSAGE and Manicuring instructions
given.
Prompt attention given to all custo-
mers. Your patronage solicited.
M. E. WARRICk
Bell Phone 3848 922 South 10Th st.
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e. L. Rogers-Editor and Manage