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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-15
Notice To Our Correspondents

We would like to have some cores
pondence sent in each week, even if it
is few items. We would be glad to
have correspondents discuss things of
interest in their neighborhood, such as
good roads, politics. social affairs, school
doings etc. Kindly give the name of
the school teacher in your district, route
and number of your district.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-15

All Waste in Coal Done Away With.
Waste in coal has practically been
eliminated. Even the waste from the
culm-bank washers is now being uti.
lized, for 1t is flushed into the mines
and partly fills old workings where
1t cements together and furnishes sup
port to the roof when the coal prevt
ously left for pillars is removed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-15
Means of Approach.

Though / am not smoker, like to
carry matches in my pocket. One is
always liable to be accosted on the
street by some one in need of a light.
To be able to give match is great
luxury. 1t forms the basis for mo-
mentary friendships. M. Crothers'
in the Atlantic.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-15

What we haven't got is hardly
worth having. The Central Trading
Co.-Adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
CANOE VALLEY.

Nov. 9, 1914.
School commenced today in Dist.
No. 3, with Lima Bakken as teacher.
Rev. Andreason from Ossian held
services here Sunday.
Andrew Lukken and family enter
tanned company from Waterloo Ridge
Saturday night ard Sunday.
Ole Dotseth was an over Sunday
visitor with home folks, returning
to DEBORAH Sunday night.
The Y. P. S. will meet in the
church basement in Canoe this first
coming Sunday night. Nov. 18th to
which you are all invited to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Olsen and Cora
visited with their daughter, Mrs.
Pete Peterson Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Andreason, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Corsen, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Lovaas
and Thea, were entertained for dim
ner with Mrs. H. L. Tanson, Sunday.
Alma Langaas returned home from
Spring Grove, Mimi, Sunday, where
she has been working for the past
month.
John Martinson and Christine
Hanson autoed out to Clarence Ny
rah's in Glenwood, Monday, where
Christine will stay and help her sis
ter with house cleaning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
FREEPORT.

Nov. 8, 1911.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dinger and
daughter, Miss Ruth of Clay Hill
spent Sunday of last week at the De-
laney home.
Herbert Gross was down from
Ridgeway and spent Sunday at the
home of his brother, Walter.
Misses Eva Stohr and Ada Deremo
of DEBORAH were guests Of Freeport
friends last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Funke went tn
Dubuque last Friday for several
several days stay.
NJ l.. Delaney of Franklin Prairie
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
p. C. Delaney.
Lester Pearson and Madeline Ras-
letter of DEBORAH were Sunday visit
ors at the home of the formers par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. John Pearson.
Remember the church services
next Sunday at $3.50 P. M. Subject
"A Greater Iowa"
John Finn of DEBORAH was tran
sacting business in this vicinity one
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Womeldorf
and Miss Ida Lane of Glenwood were
calling in Freeport one evening last
week.
Mrs. John Stoskopf of DEBORAH
spent a part of last week with rela-
tives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Leach return
ed home last week after a month 8
visit with relatives in western New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Kirkbride en-
joyed visit from relatives near
Frankville last Sunday.
Mrs. John Headington of DEBORAH
visited relatives near here few days
last week.
Misses Martha Sorenson and Ma
bel Musser of Riverbend were calling
ON Freeport friends last Friday eve
ming.
Mrs Walter Gross Is on, the sick
list at the present writing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
CORRESPONDENCE.


Nov. 9, 1914.
o. p. Ode and family autoed to De-
corah Saturday.
Mrs. J. D. Becker is enjoying a
visit from her sister of Postville.
Mrs. C. ]. Cullow and babe visited
relatives in Cresco the past week.
NJ. P. Moran CT DEBORAH was in
town Monday.
Mrs. ]. d. Becker entertained a
number of ladies at cards Saturday
evening.
Miss Blanch Ecker of McGregor
spent Sunday with Helma Johnson.
Mynard Washburn spent Sunday
at home from Austin.
Mrs Art Meetings. is visiting rela-
tives in Mason City.
Porter Hertz visited friends in Sa-
wanna, ILL.,, recently.
Miss Nettie Olson is on the. SICK
list.
Mrs. Jos Slebiska went to Mar
shalltown Sundag for a visit with
her daughter, Mrs Bert Graf.
J. d. Becker went to Postville this
morning.
Mrs S. r. Wager entertained the
Sunshine club Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ Gilmartin was an Austin
visitor Friday.
Mrs. Joe Meyer is visiting relatives
in Dubuque, Milwaukee and Chicago
Misses Matilda and Ruth Meye''
went to Des Moines Wednesday. Rutn
attended the teachers meeting while
there.
Mrs. o. H. Olson and children
went to Cresco Thursday for a Visit
with friends. They returned sun
day.
Mrs. T. w. Hazelton went to Usage
Friday for visit.
Several of the ladies attended the
L A. S. which was entertained IT
the Summers home in Fort Atkinson
Thursday.
Miss Diana Tenold entertained the
Kepsingtons Thursday.
Prof. o. B. Law attended the
teachers meeting at Des Moines the
latter part of the week.
Miss Hazel Wheeler of Edge
wood came today for visit with her
sister, Mrs. ]. H. Meyer and brother,
Robert.
Mrs. Strobe goes to Minneapolis
today for an extended visit with her
daughter, Mrs Ralph Kunsch.
Miss Edith Jacobson will accom-
pany her mother to Iowa City tomor-
row, where the latter will have her
eyes treated at the hospital.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. an
Mrs. Bert Graf at Marshalltown
Sunday, Nov. Sth.
A dance will DE given in the opera
house, Monday evening, music will
be furnished by Bills Harp Orches-
ira.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
Lawrence Pilgrim is attending the

Lawrence Pilgrim is attending the
village school this winter.
Willard Livingood and family OF
Jefferson spent Sunday at the Lew.
Is Meikle home.
Mrs. George Van Wey and daugh.
ter Myrtle were Ravena callers Fri
day.
Jas. Webster and son left Satur-
day for their home in Waterloo.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. H. Waters, Ly-
dia Paddin, Mrs. Kate Peck, and
Chris Waters attended the funeral
of Mrs. John Bray Sr. at Volney
Wednesday.
John Mullaney of Mason City Wis
tied relatives here the first of the
week.
George Van Wey transacted bust
ness in Postville Tuesday.
Fran Youmans of Ravena visited
relatives in town several days last
week.
John Swenson is building a fine
new barn on the farm south of town
which he recetly purchased
JO1u w CoI anu lhCh iloll w duhoh
are painting at Eugene Owens.
Lyman and Clarence Bray of Lud-
low spent Wednesday with their
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Meikle.
Mr.. and Mrs Romeo Paddin, Paul
Topel and wife and Mrs. Francis
Paddin autoed to DEBORAH on bust
ness Thursday.
L. c. Spaun built brick tile
garage for Samuel Waters last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Hale of Lam
sing were welcome guests at the G..
Waters home the last of the week.
Lewis Fan and son Earnest OF
Ossian did soma mason work for
John Swenson last week.
George Sherman transacted bust
ness in DEBORAH today.
Chas. Leer left for Postville Mon
day, where he is painting.
Hurshal Lennon of Ravena was a
caller in town Sunday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
BURR OAK.

NOV. y, 1914.
Harry Thompson came up FROM
Cedar Rapids Friday for an over
Sunday visit with his mother.
School closed Thursday for con-
Pile Of weeks, so there will be no in
lection from throat disease that
some are having.
Mrs. s. Huff of Seattle, Wash is
a guest at Melinda Mericle's.
The Thompson Bros. have dispos-
ed of their interest in the store to
Dell Morrison, an invoice was taken
last week, the new firm will now be
Thompson & Kippe.
Several ladies cleaned the parson-
age Tuesday, to make ready for the
new minister and family. Rev. Edie
and son has arrived with the goods,
his family will follow this week.
Mrs. Addie Kneeskern concluded
her visit here and left for Monona
Saturday.
Miss Bertha Sutton was over from
Cresco last week visiting former
school chums.
F. C. Ward and family were shop
ping in DEBORAH Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Decker and Mrs.
Kneeskern visited in Kendallville a
couple of days last week.
Vera Burnham has been spending
week with Violet Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madding leave this
week for their new home at Toledo
Ia.
Mrs. E. Weldon, Mrs. Bert Kim
ball, Mrs. M. Wilbur and daughter,
Eleanor Lavon, spent Friday at F. c.
Wards.
v. Johnson and daughter of Nord-
ness were auto guests Sunday, at his
son Johns.
Mr.. Clepper is making arrange
ments for putting garage here,
which is much needed and will be
approved.
George Decker made trip up to
Crookston, Mimi, last week, he
speaks we'll of the country and
thinks Of locating there.
Mrs. Ackerson, Mrs. Cox, Mrs.
Emery and son autoed to Mabel Sat
urday.
Rev. Edie went to Canton Sunday
to preach the funeral sermon Of War
rem Harvey, who passed away Fri
day, after many months of illness
Burial services were held here In the
afternoon.
Election has passed, the majority
are wearing bright faces over the re-
suit.
Vincent Kimber arrived here Sat-
urday from Hawarden, Canada, to
spend the winter.
Mrs. Mabel Kimber and Miss Anna
Peterson were helpers In Thompson
& Kippe's store last week.
Mr.. z. B. Landon is over from
Cresco for q visit before winter
comes.
Elmer the little Ave year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Koenig died
Thursday night after a few hours ILL
ness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
PLEASANT VALLEY.

NOV. y, 1911
Corn husking Is in full swing In
this part of the country nowadays.
The l.. A. S. of the Canoe Ridge
church will be entertained by Mrs.
Thea Anderson, on Friday of this
week.
School commenced In this district
last Monday, with Signe Oakland of
DEBORAH as teacher.
u Quite a few from this vicinity at
tended the surprise party given on
Mr.. and Mrs. Hildor Egge Of Glen
wood twp. last Sunday.
Ole Ellis and Harry Erickson. pur-
chased new Ford car of Martin
Woldum Of Nasset last week.
Hans Erickson and family called
at the A. p. Myrah home one eve
ming last week.
Theo. Anderson has been blowing
on the Hans Helgeson farm on
Canoe Ridge this last week.
Theo. Iverson and Thee. Ander-
son done some cement work for Sar-
an Vale one day last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11

tpecial attention given to diseases -
Women and Chilni m.
Offices in Public Opinion Building.
telephones: Office 33-2 Residence ~
UP stairs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11

Calls answered promptly, DAY
or night
log Cholera, Prevention, and vac
cination, Given Special Atten-
ton.
lfflce Phone 4O7
Residence Phone 118 DEBORAH, Ii.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
BUSINESS CARDS.

Office over New NARROW Building
)ecerah, Iowa Phone 4Sa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11

Office opposite Reed & Lennon Inn.
plement House.
DEBORAH, IOWA. Phone 80
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
The Skin and Not the Blood.

Until recently 1t has been a gener-
ally accented theory that eczema was
disease of the blood. Scientific in
vestigations have taught us that
eczema is positively a skin disease
and durable through the skin alone.
Meritol Eczema Remedy is applied
directly to the diseased skin. Do not
delay trying Meritol Eczema Remedy.
e. j. Parman, Local Agency. Nov.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11

MICA over Bromley & Co.'s Shoe Store.
0pecialty-Good Work at Reasonable
Prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11
Hack! Hack! Hack!

With raw tickling throat, tight
chest, sore lungs, You need Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, and quick
ly. The first dose helps, it leaves a
soothing, healing coating as it glides
down your throat, you feel better at
once. Every user is friend. Eng
Derson Pharmacy. Nov.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-11-11

Treatment OF Rheumatism and tn.
Heart Is my Speciality.
I have eleven years college trainin,
and seventeen years of expert
ence.
AGHASIE OSHANA, nj. ID.
Mason City, Iowa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
UNION BIBLE CLASS.

Just now Prof. Kennison's Union
Bible Class. taught at the M. E. Church
South every Thursday at 1880 p. m. is
having more than usually interesting
meetings. The general subject is
Jesus In the Old Testament. The sew
eral phases Of the comprehensive topic
are ably discussed by the very able in
structor, and those who fail to attend
miss great deal Of what is both USE
full and interesting
Prof. Kennison continues TO hold the
record for punctuality. with NO one a
very close second. Promptly on the
very instant Of the beginning time,
whether those present are few or many,
the professor begins his remarks, con-
tinuing for one golden hour. It Is
possible to follow Prof Kennison in
this matter OF promptness in beginning
ON the minute OF the opening service,
but few do IL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
COUNTY AGENT kEeLEY.

Mr.. Kegley attended the agricultural
meeting in Lexington and heard DR..
Cyril G.. Hopkins, Of Illinois. He Is
one of Americas greatest agronomists
who showed conclusively the value of
limestone and phosphate in permanent
soil Improvement. Heretofore fertil-
izers which have been used have not
been what was needed. So far phos-
phate has not been used as it should be
= broadcast, over a well made seed bed
Chemical analysis shows our soil to be
very deficient in lime and phosphate,
and If we are to continue growing grain
and grass this deficiency must be pro-
vided for. A number of farmers have
expressed desire to use a small guam
tity of limestone, and If they are still
anxious to secure some of this mater
ial so that 1t can be used this season
while the roads are good, let Mr.. Keg-
ley hear how much they can use SO
that the lowest price of material and
freight can be obtained. The cost will
be about $1.75 per ton at Louisa.
Mr.. Kegley spent each afternoon with
the Teachers Institute, explaining and
demonstrating the most important
crops of this section. and how and
what crops are best suited for promot
ing animal industry. Today there are
more pure bred cattle in this country
than ever before. The institute brought
out the sentiment that alfalfa has not
been produced successfully by our
Lawrence county farmers. 1t can be
grown on rich, well drained soil if the
proper amount of lime and phosphate
be added. We should. however, be
giving more attention to the growing Of
cowpeas and crimson clover through
the winter preceded by seeding peas in
June and clover in August for a win
ter crop. We should grow these crops
and improve the soil to the end that
alfalfa could be grown to greater
profit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
Graduating EXERCISES
OF K. n. c. Glass.
The Court House Was Packed to the
Limit to Witness Program,

The commencement exercises of the
graduating class of the High School
Department of the Kentucky Normal
College held at the court house on
Thursday evening, July 18th. formed a
notable event in the history Of the
school. A very large audience, not
deferred by threatening storm, greet
ed the young graduates and showed a
lively interest in all that pertained to
this auspicious event in their lives.
The programme, delightfully."- inter-
spersed with instrumental and vocal
music. was as follows:
Invocation and Scripture Reading,
Rev. L. M. Copley
Address, Rev. C. b. Plummer
Presentation of Diplomas, Rev. b. M.
Keith.
Benediction, Rev. A. M DIAL.
The presentation of diplomas by Mr..
Keith was accompanied by an address.
This and the address of Mr., Plummer
were made along different but very
appropriate lines. They were eloquent
efforts and were, well received. and
heartily applahded tai
The programme was given under the
direction of the head of the High
School, Prof. e. M. Kennison, who, in
calling the numbers, spoke of Miss
Kate Freese, who had charge of the
musical numbers, as being the head of
the Music Department of the College.
That she is entirely competent to fill
this position is evident to all who are
acquainted with her abilities as
teacher.
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music was rendered: Two songs by
Miss Freese-"I Hear You Calling Me-
and "The Fragrance of the Rose" In
her first song she was accompanied by
Miss Elizabeth Conley, and for her
second song she was accompanied by
Miss Lou Chaffin, both being pupils of
the singer.
The Misses May and Grace Sam
mons gave piano duet, "The Witches
Flight" and in response to a hearty
encore another. fine duet. Miss Freese's
second song was given in response to
an insistent encore.
When We Haven't Said Our Pray
ers.' This was recitation finely
given by Miss Agnes Abbott, with
piano accompaniment by Miss Freese.
These various songs, with their ac-
compartment, and the piano numbers
We're given in style far above the
usual school rendition of music, which
shows that music, with the other de-
partments of the X. N. c., will be.equal
to the best.
The Louisa band. under the leader
ship of Mr.. Shank, contributed much to
the pleasure of the occasion.
The exercises of the evening were
closed by the singing of the Glass Song
by the graduates. Miss Lauretta Cliff
ford Wilson, Charles Hereford Withers,
Ulysses Victoria CARED, Kit Carson
Elswick and Frederick X. Cain.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
THE suFFRAeIsTs MEEr.

Miss Lily Ray Glenn, of Washington,
ID. c., spoke at the court house Friday
night on the subject of Woman Suf-
frage. She is a loan to Kentucky from
the Congressional Committee of the
National American Woman Suffrage
Association, of which Mrs. Medill Nc
Cormick, of Chicago, is chairman, and
has been organizing under the direc-
ton Of Mrs. Desha Breckenridge, pres
ident Of the Kentucky Equal Rights
Association.
Miss Glenn held her audience for an
hour and received enthusiastic ap-
plause at intervals.
After the speech, cards were passed
around and all who believed in the
right of suffrage for women were in
vited to sign and become members of
the Lawrence County Woman Suffrage
League, a non-dues paying organiza-
tion. After the meeting officers were
elected as follows:
President, Miss Rebecca Lackey.
Vice President, Miss Mae Sammons.
Secretary, Miss Goldie Byington.
Treasurer, Miss Margaret Hatcher.
Miss Glenn left Saturday for Chicago
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
SABA SEE MARRIED.

The summer sun never shown on a
prettier wedding than the one solemn
lied at the home of Mrs. l.. See, at
Kermit, W. Va, Wednesday, July 18th,
at two o'clock. when her daughter Sada
was united In marriage to Mr.. A. w.
Goode, Of Roanoke, Va.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
young couple marched into the room
filled with expectant and admiring
guests. The bride was beautifully ar
rayed in white messaline, with brides
roses artistically arranged round the
stylish pannier while wreath OF the
same adorned her auburn hair. The
groom wore the conventional black.
After a dainty luncheon the happy
couple were borne away amid much
merriment and showers of rice on train
No. l6 to Virginia where they will visit
the groom's parents. They will visit
also Norfolk and other points Of the
East.
The bride is the lovely and talented
little artist who carried away first
grand prize for landscape sketching at
the Lawrence county school fair held
at Louisa. The groom is a prosperous
and energetic young business man. and
comes from Virginia's best.
The Rev. Ellison, of Williamson, w
Va, officiated.
May there be laid UP for them a
crowd OF happiness for many, many
years to come is the wish of
KERMIT FRIENDS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
BREATHITT TEACHERS
WANT FouR-MILE LAW.

jackson, KY, July 19.-The closing
day OF the Breathitt County Teachers,
Institute at Jackson was featured by
the adoption of a resolution calling
upon the Legislature at it's next session
to pass a law prohibiting the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors without four miles
of any school maintained in the state.
The resolution recites that the legis-
lature, at its session two years ago.
passed law providing penalty to
sell liquor within 400 feet of State
University or any other University or
Normal School maintained in whole or
in part by the state of Kentucky.
The teachers say they consider the
common schools Of equal or greater
to the state and that the
pupils being Of tender age, need more
protection than older persons.
The teachers also declared them
selves heartily in favor of the enforce
ment of the cigarette law and pledged
themselves to do all in their power to
save the children from the cigarette
evil.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-24
EXCELLENT FRUIT sY
SCIENTIFIC METHODS

Mr.. ]. b. Mcclure. OF this vicinity.
has shown by his work what intelligent
labor, backed and assisted by pluck
and patience. viii do, with a few acres
OF hillside land as a laboratory and
workshop.
About seven years ago he moved
onto farm OF this description. located
a couple OF miles from Louisa. II was
n typical hillside" farm. lots OF hill
and plenty OF side. II had been work
ed after the fashion OF the day. with
but little attention TO soil fitness or
rotation OF crops. and with still less
regard to fertilizers. The native soil
was very thin. with no attempt to re-
place or hold II. Mr.. Mcclure had
studied agriculture, and had learned
farming experimentally and by prac-
tice He saw the possibilities Of his
place and set about making the best
possible use OF II. He set out peach,
apple, cherry and plum trees. He didn't
walt until the Sign" or the moon was
'right." but he plowed and narrowed
and hoed and raked, and when the
ground was right he put In the seed.
He did this year after year. sowing
planting and reaping, and this year,
this season OF drouth. he has a show
ing on his hillside farm Of which any
man might well be proud. He has
studied soils and grasses and fertiliz-
ers and legumes and cover crops until
his book iarnin'" and his well directed
labor have made him one OF the fore
most farmers in point OF intelligence in
the country. Most Of his vegetables
have withstood the hot. dry weather
well, and his peaches, apples and plums
are very fine.
Mr.. Mcclure has simply done what
any farmer OF like industry and intelli-
renee can do. but similar results are
difficult. IL not impossible. to obtain by
the obsolete, slipshod methods which
still obtain in some parts OF the coun-
try. fa