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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
CENTENNIAL.
March 10. 1911.

NidiNH L U, y T.
Mr.. Gene BirGsell and family, Mr..
George Allen and family and Mrs.
Knute Lee and daughters were ell
tertained at the Isaac DuT home
Sunday.
M Winfield Webster care from
Postville Saturday for a visit at the
w. p. Rosa home
Miss Bernice Allen is visiting her
grandparents, Isaac Duff and wife
Miss Edna Youmans was a guest
of her grandmother, Mrs. stevens Il
few days last week.
Several of Will Wiltgen's neigh
hors assisted him in hauling hogs to
Ossian Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry have were
Postville VISITORS on. da' .,,l
Elmer Lennon and family attend
ed the farewell party at Harvey
French's near Postville Wednesday
evening.
George Webster of Ossian tran
sacted business in this vicinity We'd
nesday.
DR.. j. A. Juen was a professional
caller in this vicinity several days
last week.
Miss Angaline Boecl man spent
Friday night with her sister, Mrs
Joe Ehler.
Theodore Daniels is on the sic.
| list.
Mr.. Holthouse and family of Fes-
tina were entertained at the Joe En-
Ter home.
Miss Amanda Ginapp is working Z
for Mrs. Joe Wiltgen in Ossian at this
writing.
John Murphy Of Ossian passed
through this vicinity one day last
week
Will Boeckman called a. Joe En-
lers Saturday.
visited at the Ed Iouman's and Mrs.
Stevens homes last week.
Mr.. Earnest Haise who has been
working for Charley Daniels returned
to his home in DEBORAH today.
Mrs. F. E. Jones of Ossian is visit
ing her son Archie and FAMILY at
this writing.
I Mr.. Charley Daniels had some
dental work done at DEBORAH today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Weitgenant of
Ossian were entertained at the Elmer
Rosa home Sunday.
Mrs. w. P. Rosa and children
spent Saturday at the Daniels home.
A few from mere attended sale
near Nordness Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Runkle called
at Webb Rosa's Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. L. d. Burrows stayed at the
T. j. Daniels home Sunday night
Mrs. VIM. Duff called on Mrs. Geo.
Wolf one day last week.
Mrs. Ed Youmans and children
were guests at the Mrs. Steven 5
home Saturday.
Mrs. Peter Rosa is no better at
this writing.
Harry Harvey of Castalia is Wis
! iting at the George Allen home al
present.
Miss Lucille Crabtree spent Sun
day with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam McMullen and
family were guests at the A. NJ
| Jones home Sunday.
Joe Ehler and family spent Mon
\ day at H. BOeckman's
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
CLARENCE BOWMAN.

Mrs. VIM. Bowman, r. f. d. 1, Coon
Rapids. Iowa, writes:
Some time ago I wrote you about
my little boy. Clarence. five years of
age. He was troubled with his ears.
They were very sensitive to the touch.
and he was quite deaf at times. He
seemed to be worse after catching
cold. had taken him to doctors, but
they did not seem to be able to relieve
him, and I was very much afraid he
would lose his hearing entirely. He
was getting more deaf every day.
Il wrote to you for advice, and you
prescribed Peruna. began giving 1t
60 him. and can now say that he is
entirely cured. He Is now well and
hearty and can hear perfectly"
Catarrh Causes Many Diseases.
Many diseases are caused by taking
cold. A cold is very likely to settle
I'm the nose, causing nasal catarrh.
II may settle In the upper part Of the
throat. called the nasal pharyngeal
space. In this space are two little
tubes called eustachian tubes, that
lead to the middle ear.
II the catarrh settles In the pharyn-
geal space II may follow the mucous
membrane through the eustachian
tubes into the middle ear. If 1t does
Il will cause noises in the ear, and
later on be sure to cause deafness.
Catarrh OF the throat may follow
the eustachian tubes up into the mid
die ear without causing much concern
on the part Of the patient. The par
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
CORRESPONDENCE.
March 1e 1914


Mrs. Filing Veme entertained the
n. L. S. Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. j. l.. Sanders visited friends
mt Cresco Wednesday.
X. H. Boo returned from Louisi-
ana Wednesday last.
J. d. Becker transacted business
at McGregor Wednesday.
Ellison Orr of Waukon was in
town Wednesday.
N. H. Nelson of Charles City was
a business visitor here Thursday
4. M. Pierce went to Minneapolis
Thursday on business.
The Kensingtons met with Miss
Carrie Miller Thursday evening.
Jack Cramer of Elkader visited
at the Peter Meyer home the past
week.
Mrs. c. D. Horton attended the
Ladies' Aid Society at Fort Atkin-
SON Thursday.
Mrs. Bert Graf of Marshalltown
is visiting here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jos. Slebiska.
Mrs. j. H. Meyer entertained the
Ladies' Aid Thursday afternoon.
Chas kellogg was a New Hamp-
ton visitor Friday.
Mrs. Steensland of Saude visited
her daughter, Miss Berthilda, the
latter part of the week.
Miss Ruth Meyer accompanied
Olga Ode to Eagle Grove, Ia, where
olga was a contestant in the District
Declamatory contest.
Carl Meyer was at Ridgeway Fri
Ed Waterbury was here from De-
corah Friday.
The Koch and DIESEL families Wis
tied relatives at Ossian from Thurs
day until Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ververka of Aus
tin, Mimi, were guests at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Dolly Friday
Miss Kathleen Norris visited
friends at Postville Friday.
4. H. Goheen went to North Da
kota Saturday to look after business
interests.
Ed Meyer spent Sunday at home
from DEBORAH.
Frank Koch of Milwaukee, Wis.
came Sunday for a few days visi,
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. M. Gilmartin was at Austin
Saturday between trains.
Will Helwig enjoyed a visit from
his mother of OSsian.
The Misses Zephy Fleischer and
Ursula Meyer of Ossian visited
friends here Saturday.
Mrs. Guy Nettleton returned to
her home at Mason City Saturday.
Miss Alma Huber returned Satur-
day from her visit at Ossian.
Anton Voll purchased the Henry
Butterwick house now occupied by
Ed Fristad.
Miss Agnes Hosting returned from
Garner the fore part of the week.
The Frankk Luzum family have
moved into their home recently pur-
chased of Jack Tuchek.
John Stenseth was at DEBORAH
Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18

Mrs. A. G. Monsen and daughter
Alta were pleasant callers at the
Steen Stinsen home Monday after
noon.
Miss Anna Henderson is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Hattlestad at
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Olsen and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. John
hansen took dinner at the Mrs. nj.
Olsen home Sunday.
Mr.. Albert Monsen and family en-
tertained company Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sever Stinsen and
son Roy, left for Albert Lea the for
mer week, where they intend to make
their future home.
Albert Monsen spent Sunday at
the John Ellingsen home.
Miss Rachel Mealias is at present
visiting Mrs. Henry Lovejoy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
CASTALIA.

March 10, 19l !.
Mrs. G. r. Neuenswander was
shopping in Ossian Wednesday.
ID. G. Malloy was a business caller
in DEBORAH Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Buchanan return
ed from Dixon, H., where they had
been visiting their daughter, Mrs
Arthur Kramer.
nellie Neuenswander returned
Monday from an over Sunday visit
with relatives ut Elgin.
Ed Hanson and son Emery were
passengers for Minneapolis Monday.
G. Buchanan and Fred Baltz Sir
were Postville passengers Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wirsching spent
Sunday with relatives at McGregor
Zelma Schroeder was at Postviile
Friday.
Ben Baird arrived here from Ia
coma Washington on Thursday.
John Schroeder from Postville
arrived here for visit with his son.
j. H. w. Schroeder who is reported
as seriously i'll.
Mr. Gibson of Springfield, Mis-
souri, is here for visit with his
brother Arthur and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buddenburg and son
spent Monday with relatives at Mo-
mona.
Henry Brunes of Monona was in
our town Monday.
l.. Brandt of Postyille spent Sun
day in Castalia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Dean and
daughter of Calmar spent Wednes-
day at the OFT Harvey home.
Mrs. Bert Harvey is on the sick
list.
A. F.. Smith spent the latter part
of the week with his mother in &C.
dar Falls.
Mrs. j. McKernan spent few
days with friends in Frankville.
Mrs. Feltis departed for Scotland
s. d.
Mrs. Chas. Winn left Thursday for
Celwein and Des Moines, where she
will visit relatives.
Mae Lambert left for Long Beach,
California, where she was called by
the illness of her sister, Mrs. Eugene
Perry.
Mrs. F. Barns and little Ethel
were shopping in Postville Saturday.
Mrs. G. Allen and Mr.. and Mrs.
u. hhccSheTH were OSSlan cdllerS
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Allen arrived
here from Waterloo on Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Allen returned from
Bruce, Mimi, where she spent the
last few months with her son.
Mae Shellhammer returned from
MOnOna Thursday
nellie Neuenswander returned to-
Elgin to resume her work after a
short vacation.
Pete Meyer of Ossian was a bust
ness caller in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Vance were
shopping In Ossian Saturday.
Miss Sarah Smith was a Postville
shopper Friday.
Joe Barrett was a passenger for
Dubuque Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Witte is here visiting
at the Roy Hunter home.
George and Clifford Hanson of De-
corah spent Sunday at the formers
home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
CATARRH OF THE THROAT
Is Liable to Produce Catarrhal Deafness

tial loss Of hearing is apt to be over
looked. A person may lose half his
hearing before he knows 1t.
For instance. suppose a man can
hear his watch four feet from the ear.
IL he loses his hearing 20 the extent
that he can only hear the ii * of his
watch two feet from the ear he may
not suspect ii at all. His hearing Is
good enough for ordinary purposes.
lie goes on without the slightest sus-
picio.l that he is losing his hearing.
He may have ringing in the ear. or
cracking and swapping sounds in the
ear, or a feeling of pressure in the
ear, but he is not aware that he is
losing his hearing.
Testing the Hearing.
1t is a good thing to test your hear
ing with a watch. First hold the
watch against your ear, then move 1T
gradually away from the ear and see
how far away from the watch you
can actually hear 1t tick. Try 1t on
the other side and see If both ears
are alike. IL you find that you are
unable TO hear the watch on both sides
alike and at distance of four feet
from the ear, you may know that
deafness has already begun. You
should begin taking Peruna at once.
Gargle the throat with cold. strong
salt water, as directed In the Ellis of
Life" sent free by Peruna Co., CO.
lumbus. Ohio. Persist In this treat
ment until a cure is effected.
The Best Way to Garsle.
Sometimes catarrh Of the nasal
pharyngeal space will cause an &C
emulation of secretions in the throat,
that completely MI the space. Unless
these secretions are promptly re-
moved by frequent gargling polyp
may be formed. Once formed the
polypi or adenoids. as they are some
times called, will require a long time
with the gargling to remove. Gar
Cling according to the proper method
will sometimes remove polypi or ade-
noids, and no surgical operation Is
required.
In order to understand exactly what
is meant by proper gargling send for
free copy Of the "Ills of Life"
During the whole course or gargling
Peruna must be taken according TO
directions on the bottle.
People who object to liquid nedi-
cines can now obtain Peruna Tablets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
Miss Dora Peterson of Farmers

Miss Dora Peterson of Farmers
burg is here visiting relatives.
Clarence Christen of DEBORAH held
guardians public sale of the prop
erty of Moses Perry on Monday. The
town dwelling was sold to M. j. Car
ter of Ossian and the 120 acres of
land northeast of town was purchased
by b. F. Kneeskern.
M. j. Klien, Tom Boyle, VIM. Null
laney, Percy Bullard and Nj. j. Car
ter of Ossian attended the sale here
Monday.
Anna Schara, Anna, Helen and
Mae Shellhammer attended the con-
test at POstville Friday.
j. II. and B. F. Kneeskern left for
Pony, Mont, on Monday.
Edna Ames spent Saturday with
home folks at Luana.
John Kluss of Postville was in
town Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
PLYMOUTH ROCK.
March 16, 1914.

March l6, 1914.
Misses Amanda and Lena Bigalls
visited with Mrs. Henry LovejOy
from Wednesday until Saturday.
Miss Estella Monsen is at present
visiting with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Monsen.
Miss Gladys Ellingsen left for
North Dakota Saturday where she
will teach school and spend the sum-
mer with her sister, Mrs. C. A. Nor
quist.
Quite a number of young people
attended the surprise on Gladys Ell
lingsen at the Albert Monsen home
Friday evening. She was presented
with eight dollars.
Miss Lena Bigalk visited with her
friend Estella Monsen from Monday
until Wednesday morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
Winneshiek County Farms.

have for sale 25 farms surround
ing DEBORAH, ranging from 40 acres
up to 300 acre farms at very reason
able prices ard terms. / also handle
Becker County and Red River Valley
lands and city properties, for prices
and particulars, write or call at my
office over Mott & Co. store.
ED X. HOVDEN. DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
RAVENA.
March l6, 1919.

Robin red breast has made his
appearance.
William Holtey of near Festina
called in Ravena on Wednesday.
Quite a few of this vicinity at
tended the public auction at liner
GundeTson's near Nordness on We'd
nesday.
Mike Herteges shipped carload
of hogs to Chicago market on Tues
day.
Mike Herteges went into Chicago
on Tuesday returning on Friday.
Miss Edith Decou returned on
Tuesday from her visit in southern
Iowa.
Philip Barthelma Sr. called at
Calmar on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eber Decou and
daughter Edith visited at Fran YOU
mans near Frankville on Friday.
Mrs. j. Peyer of Ossian is at pres
ent, visiting at Henry Schweinefus'
Herman Schroeder and wife and
children visited at Joe Becker's in
High Ridge on Wednesday.
Albert Peyer of Ossian is working
for Wenzel Lansing at present.
Knut Tovson sold fine team of
horses to John Wagner of Ossian on
Wednesday.
Wenzel Lansing delivered a horse
to Roman Bros. at DEBORAH on Mon
day.
Miss Kate Fell returned to her
home at Chicago on Saturday after
a two months stay at the P. Barthel-
ma Sr.'s home.
John Wagner of Ossian called in
Ravena Wednesday.
Joe Zweibohmer Of south of Os-
sian called at Mike Herteges on
Monday.
Ole Lee of south of Ossian called
at B. Eimers on Thursday.
Miss Ethel Larsen of Frankville
is staying at the julius Brown home
at present.
Henry Funke of west of Ossian
called at A. p. Etteldorf on Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Brown called
at Frankville on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hauber of Os-
sian called at August Lansing's on
Monday.
August Peck lost a valuable COW
on Sunday.
Oscar and Albert Anderson of
Glenwood visited at their brother
Ole's several days the past week.
Joe Broghammer returned on Sat
urday from his visit at Dell Rapids
S. d.
Carl Drier and family of near
Frankville spent Sunday at August
Peck's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Anderson
spent Sunday at Mrs. Bergs in Red
Oak.
herman Lansing called at Calmar
on Saturday.
Master Clarence Meyer of Post
vile visited his uncle J. o. Meyer
over Sunday.
Theodore Searsland and family OF
Washington Prairie spent Sunday al
Knut Anderson's.
Miss Margaret Kipp of near Cas-.
Italia is staying at the Mike Herteges
home at present.
Will Wenthold and Frank KipI
of south of Ossian called at Mike
Hertegess on Sunday.
Miss Anna Wolf returned to hel
home at Ossian on Sunday, after a
few weeks stay at the Mike Hertz.
CESS home.
Ole Anderson was passenger fol
Cresco on Friday.
Phil Wagner of West of Ossian
was de-horning cattle in Ravena on
Tuesday.
Miss Lizzie Bush of Calmar is Wis,
iting at the Ben Eimer's home al
present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
NOTICE.

The subscriptions for hospital fund
are now due, and the Board of Dr.
rectors kindly ask the subscribers to
pay for the same at either of the
banks in DEBORAH. Afr
BEN BEAR, Pres.
e. ]. CURTIN. Sec'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18
To The People of DEBORAH.

We wish to again call your atten.
ton to the fact that we are sole
agents in this city for Meritol Pile
Remedy. Our success with this
remedy has far exceeded our most
sanguine expectations. Therefore,
we are plased to recommend and
guarantee every package of Meritol
Pile Remedy.-Adv. March
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-18

The woman who laughs heartily
is a doctor without a diploma. Her
face does more good in a sickroom
than a bushel of powders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
ILLINOIS CENTRAL ID BOOST BIRMINGHAM
Road Will Distribute 10000 Booklets to Passengers
 Coming South

After conference with ". C. Rad cliffe of the Chamber of Commerce and local representatives of the Illinois Central railroad G. II. Bowers, general passenger agent, announced that his line intended to assist in the campaign to make Birmingham better known. The announcement of MT Bowers, coming in line with that of the Frisco. indicates that the railroads are agreed on the plan to give Birmingham Q fair stop over consideration.
 In statement issued Mir. Bowers calls attention to the fact that his limo recently issued a booklet suggesting Birmingham as an ideal place for tour ists to break. a, Florida trip, and he added that booklets would be scattered all over the country. The booklet which was inspired by c. H. Markham, presi- dent of the Illinois Central lines. is said to be one of the best ever issued in tho interest of Birmingham by the manage ment of any local line.
 Mir Bowers said that between 15.o06 and 10000 copies of the booklet would be distributed. He promised that all passengers on trains coming south would be supplied with information in booklet form about Birmingham.
 MT. Bowers. who is widely known In Birmingham, left yesterday for Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
MRS. LOUISE KELLY
 FREED BY COURT
K. M. Barron Given Hearing on Charge of Murder
 ing His Wife

white woman charged with the mur- der of her husband and white man charged with the murder of his wife were each given preliminary hearing yester- day afternoon in the court of common pleas. Mrs Louise Kelly. charged with killing her husband, l.. H. Kelly, by shooting him. was freed before H. E.. Abernathy and after hearing the evil dence in the case Judge Abernathy held that the shooting was accidental and she was discharged The shooting occurred several days ago at the Kelly home on Sixth avenue and Seventeenth street. There were no eyewitnesses to the Kill ing, and before he died the deceased in- sisted that the shooting was accidental
 At the hearing yesterday Mrs. Kelly testified that she and her husband had quarrel following which he struck her blow fin the face. She stated that she picked up a pistol lying on the table for the purpose of ''bluffing her husband. and that he immediately grabbed 1t and fin the scuffle that followed 1t was dis- charged twice, infiicting fatal injuries on the man. 'I don't believe a jury would convict on the evidence brought before me. and the defendant is discharged"
 Mrs. Kelly was exonerated by coro- ner's jury few days ago. Attorney Burkhart represented the defendant.
 In the other division of the court Judge Cunningham Hickman presided over the case of E. M. Barron. charged with the murder of his wife. Mrs. Barron died at a local hospital from an attack of pneu- monia. The prosecution alleged that tho death of the woman was primarily caused by being struck over the head with blunt instrument, which produced the attack of pneumonia Barron denied the charge and expert testimony was produced to the effect that the woman had been under treatment of physicians for some time for lung trouble.
 The case was submitted without argu- ment. Judge Hickman reserving his juds- fnent until this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
FINDS FARMERS IN
 EXCELLENT HUMOR

"It is a strange thing but practically all the hard times talk seems to be con- fined to the towns" said Mrs. J. B. Reid, manager of the womans department If the Alabama State Fair. Mrs. Reid Is engaged in her work for the fair as- sociation and Business Mems league the year round. and makes many trips to the rural sections of the state in connection with State Fair exhibits.
 'I have been among the farmers a great deal this fall and winter said Mrs. Reid: "have been into their homes and visited with the women of the households. and have never known them to be in better spirits, and have never seen them have moro tc eat than they have right now.
 City dwel1ers do not realize how far the Alabama farmers have gone in learn ing to raise their own food. It is only when you get to town that you hear any thing about hard times.
 People are Simply mistaken in saying the farmers of this state are in desperate situation. Our rebate bureau keeps a good check on shopping conditions. and l can tell you pople are shopping in Bir- mingham this month all the way from South Carolina to the Mississitpi delta. and they are spending money.
 .If the people of our cities were in as good spirits as those of our rural sec- tions everything would be lovely."A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
BIRMINGHAM SNAPSHOTS
 TAKEN AT LUNCH HOUR

As the head of tho department of jus has no simple duties
 He Is constantly involved fin those intrl- cate questions that must be settled cor rectiy or someone will be hurt. Judge Lanes appointment from the circuit court bench as a commissioner was hailed with delight in Birmingham. His courage. hon. ment been discounted, and above all ns aloofness to using an issue for personal advancement has been time and again re- ferred to. Judge Lane was mayor of Bir- mingham years ago. and Is thoroughly fa- miliar with municipal government. He is a strong adinirer of the commission rule and has endeavored at all times to ce- ment that in the minds of the people. He was the man who executed the contract of 1888 between the city and the Bir- mingham waterworks company. His due to bad water. The contract was made prlncipally to get pure water, ana II WAS evidently regarded aa a good contract. The supreme court and the federal courts have upheld 1t, and Judge Lane Is per sonally glad. He will within a few days, unless he changes his mind issue a state ment about the water question invoking the citizens to pay their bills as ordered by the court and he will also ask the commission and the water company to get together and stop fighting uselessly.