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TOOTHLESS SEER PREDICTS
NEW EARTHQUAKE

Il
worlds history, on January 25,
caused widespread panic among the
poorer and superstitiOus classes to-
day.
A wrinkled-faced old woman, in a
little village of Abruzzo is held re-
sponsible for the circulation of the re
port. Claiming to possess wonderful
clairvoyant powers. she told her
neighbors that the coming of another
earthquake, had been foretOld to her.
Whole cities would be reduced to
ruins, she said, and the loss of life
would be greatly in excess of that in
last weeks quakes.
The report spread quickly through
AvezzanO, and other towns where
rescuers were still searching for
bodies of victims of the recent
quakes. Refugees huddled together
in tents and sheds, were thrown into
wild panic. Some fell on their knees,
weeping and wringing their hands, as
they prayed.
When a woman gets a divorce and
$500 alimony a month and finds she
cannot live on it we commence to
suspect that the wrong person got
the divorce.
1870
Two of the ingredients Of Chinese
joss sticks are acOnite, to protect
them from rats and mice, and cam
phor, which makes them burn stead
lily.
Two trains of empty freight be-
longing to B. &. o. and Chicago
Junction roads collided at 10th and
Packers av. No one hurt.
George Bernard Shaw is coming to
America. Get out your umbrellas;
the froth's going to fly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29

at Naperville, ILL.,, occurred the mar
riage of Prof. A. c. Lynch and Miss
Lora Royce. The bride is sister
of Mrs. c. C. Gamertsfelder, of De-
corah, and last year was teacher
here in the West Side schools, and
during her residence here made
many friends. She is young lady
of culture and refinement and will
be welcomed to DEBORAH as a resi-
dent. The husband of her choice is
a professor in the DEBORAH high
school, teaching English and book
keeping. He has been a member Of
the teaching staff here for the past
three years, and is we'll and favor
ably known as a gentleman of the
highest integrity and worth. Their
many friends join with us in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
CLASS REUNION.
1914 Graduating Glass of DEBORAH
High School Will BANQUET.

Tomorrow, Thursday evening,
the 1914 graduating class of the De-
corah high school will hold a class
reunion and banquet at the X. P.
hall. The class numbered twenty
three and all will be in attendance.
Following are the members:
Hannah Louise Drexel, Charlotte
Theodore Larsen, Kathryn Landers
Lott, Selma Marion Olson, Mabel
Clarissa Rohm, nellie Bradley Abbey,
Emily Alice Daniels, Ruby Anna Hol-
ton, Florence Jessie Marsh, Hannah
Irene Ostrem, Florence Alberta
Price, Ida Jeanette Traaserud, Vic
tor Henry Hoeg, Barton Herr War
ner, Charles Law Warner, Arnold
Sigurd Nesheim, Russell Davis Baker,
Milton Orlando Dalvey, Christian T.
Hoeg, James Melvin Hutchinson,
Walter N. Jewell, Constance Heu-
ser Rosenthal and Harold F. Thomp-
son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
HOLIDAY WEDDINGS.
ReiShuS-IIarSen-

Yesterday morning at $50 o'clock
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Austen Larsen on East
Main street, occurred the marriage
of their daughter Mabel Elise to
Prof. X. P. B. Reishus. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. I. B.
Torrison. The bridesmaids were the
Misses Mildred Reishus and Flor
ence Larsen. Miss Stella Hexom was
maid of honor and Prof. Francis
Peterson, of Fergus Falls, was
groomsman.
This is union of two very estim-
able and popular young people. The
bride is one of Decorah's very best
young ladies, and for several years
was popular saleslady in Mott &
Co.'S. dry goods store. She is pos
sessed of a beautiful character and
her pleasing disposition has won for
her the respect and admiration of
many friends. The husband of her
choice is superintendent of the
Caledonia, Mimi. high schools, and
has numerous friends and acquain-
tances in DEBORAH, having attended
and graduated from Luther college,
and while here made many warm
friends by his integrity and worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reishus departed
yesterday morning on a honeymoon
trip to the Twin Cities, and after
February first will be at home to
their friends at Caledonia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Meat Markets Close at 6:3O.

After the first of the year, begin
ming Monday, Jan. 3, the DEBORAH
meat market proprietors are going
to close their respective places of
business at $50 in the evening, each
night during the week, with the ex-
ception of Saturday. They will not
be open Sundays either. Well we
guess the butchers have got the early
closing hours coming to them. They
have kept open from early in the
morning, before most people got up,
until nine and ten o'clock at night,
and we guess they are entitled to a
little recreation, and an opportunity
to attend the movies, if they so de-
sire, and we don't think it will put
any of our citizens on a vegetable
diet either.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
PLEASED WITH ORDER.
Well Known DEBORAH Clothing Firm
PleaseS North Dakota
Customer.

When it comes to getting orders
for goods from a long distance, the
Ben Bear clothing store of DEBORAH
is certainly in the lead. Mr.. Bear
has enjoyed a tremendous business
from DEBORAH and vicinity custom
ers for good many years. The re-
putation of the store is known far
and wide, and frequent orders from
the Dakotas aud Montana come to
the store, as well as from many
other distant states. The following
letter was received the other day
from a customer in North Dakota:
Cleveland, N. ID.
Dec. 20, 1915.
Mr.. Ben Bear
Dear Sir:-Received suit and am
very much pleased with it. 1t certain
ly is fine suit of clothes. Thanking
you for your kindness
l remain yours truly
FRED PECK.
Mr.. Bear received the following
Yesterday from another pleased Gus
Toner from distance:
Goat received and am greatly
pleased with same
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Board Meets Tomorrow.

The board of supervisors will
meet tomorrow and finish up the
years business. o. L. Saxvick, of
Pleasant township will assume his
Office on the first of the year, taking
the place of Supervisor Alvin Pfister.
The latter has made many friends
while member of the board and has
been a good officer. The above is the
only change on the board.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
WOllan-OISOn.

This Wednesday evening at $50
O'Clock at the home of Prof. and
Mrs. Rovelstad on the West Side, oc-
ours the marriage of Mr.. Casper In
gram Wollan and Miss Rosetta c..
Olson. The ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. |. B. Torrison. The
bride is former DEBORAH girl, and
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Oh
son, who now reside in Waterloo.
For some time past she has been a
teacher of music in the Luther
Academy at Albert Lea, Mimi.
Q is a highly talented and cul-
tured young lady possessed of dis
position which readily makes and
holds friends and they are legion.
The husband of her choice is a pro-
lessor in the Luther Academy at AL
bert Lea. He is well and favorably
known in DEBORAH, being a former
student of Luther College and
graduate of the class of 1911 He is
gentleman who stands high in edu-
cational circles and enjoys the re-
spect and esteem Of wide acquain-
lance. Their many friends join with
US in extending best wishes.
The out of town guests who will
in attendance at the wedding are
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oh
son, of Waterloo; and the groom's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Wollan.
of Glenwood, MINI, also two sisters
and two brothers of the groom,
Misses Pernille and Clara of Glen
wood and Messrs. Winfred Wollan of
Veblen, s. d. and Arnold, of Glen
wood.
The happy young couple will re-
main in DEBORAH until next Monday.
re leaving for their home at AL
bert Lea.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
HelgerSOn-HOltan

Yesterday at high noon at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Holton on East Broadway,
occurred the marriage of their
daughter Gladys Adele to Mr.. Oscar
B. M. Helgerson. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Otto Schmidt of
the United Lutheran church.
The bride is one of Decorah's very
best young ladies. She is a graduate
of Downer College, Milwaukee and is
possessed of those qualities of gra-
cious Womanhood which go to make
a happy home. The husband of her
choice is a banker of Miles City.
Mont. and one of the Vests prom
inent young business men. The happy
couple departed on the afternoon
Milwaukee on a honeymoon trip to
the Twin Cities, and the best wishes
of many friends went with them.
-O-
Lynch-Royce.
Yesterday at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs e. E. Sargent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Received Substantial Prize

Philip Hexom, OF, the firm of John
c. HeXom & Son won another sub
stantial window dressing prize this
week. He received a check from
New York of $25 for his pineapple
display window, mentioned in these
columns some time ago. There were
1905 prizes awarded for the best dis
plays and their were only sixteen
contestants ahead of Mr.. Hexom,
and he led $50 of them, which GER
tainly speaks we'll for his artistic
ability.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Moved to DEBORAH

Lewie Felke and family moved to
DEBORAH last week from their home
near Ossian, and have taken up their
residence on Mechanic street. Mr..
Felke recently held ~an. auction sale
of his farm stuff and has retired.
They will be welcomed as residents
of DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Fire Alarm Yesterday Morning.

The fire department was called
out yesterday morning at nine o.
clock to the Arthur Wells restaurant
on Washington street. Smoke had
backed up from the chimney and it
was thought the building was on
fire, but no trace of a blaze could be
found, and the fire scare was all
over in a few minutes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Special Notice Regarding Prices [
''Robin Hood"

Since the original contract wa
made for the appearance of Robi
Hood Opera Co. in DEBORAH, til
management of the Grand Oper
House have succeeded in securing
concession from the De Koven Oper
Company whereby the regular seal
of prices of soc, 75c, $1.00 and 81. 81
will rule for the entertainment i
DEBORAH on Thursday, January 10.
WEISER & BEAR,
Managers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

There awill be scommunion service
in the morning. Subject, The two
debtors. There will be a New
Years sermon in the evening. Sub
ject, why Illustrate Gods counsel
for us in 1916" Chorus and quar-
tette in the evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
On the Stork Special.

Henry Halvorson, one of the popu-
lar statesmen at Mott G. Co.'S. has been
wearing broad smile since Christ
mas morning, as fine eight pound
baby boy arrived at his home that
morning.
News came yesterday to DEBORAH
friends of the birth of a fine baby
girl on that day to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Neufert, of Redwood Falls,
MINI. DEBORAH friends extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
John Dotseth to Waukon.

John Dotseth, the we'll known De-
corah baker goes to Waukon this
week where he will open up new
bakery. Mr.. Dotseth is an expert
workman and the people of Waukon
will get excellent service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
They Grow Big i'm Montana.

Ed K. Hovden, the real estate
man, arrived home last week from
the Nutshell Valley country of Mon
tana, and brought with him a jumbo
rutabago, which weighed 20 pounds
and measured s. inches around. 1t
mas been on exhibition in one of the
windows of the Delco Cafe, and has
attracted lots of attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Christmas Gift for the Navor

NIFISUIIiHS NIIJ TOT tne NaYOf.
Mayor w. F. Baker was greatly
pleased Christmas day over gift he
received from the city officials. 1t
was a handsome gold star, with
lettering on it "Mayor of DEBORAH.
The star is work of art, and is
much priced by his Honor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Received Fine Pig.

II. S. Smith of Canoe township
received a fine April Poland China
pig last Thursday by express from
Nashua, which will head his herd.
The animals sire weighs $50 pounds
and has II " inch bone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29
Pretty Close

to inventory time. This means Wit
Us selling out of all odds and end
at great reductions, while on all on
1Alits and overcoats special price
are given. Any suit you buy
guaranteed, no matter how cheal
you buy it. BEN REAB.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-29

1t is with great pleasure that We
announce to the Movie Fans of De
corah, that we have secured the EX
elusive rights for DEBORAH of the
already Famous
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
DANISH SINGER AT OMAHA

That the 1915 Saengerfest of the
Northwest Saengerbund at Omaha is
to be the biggest musical event in the
middle west this year is shown by
the character of artists who have
been engaged as soloists.
For the series not less than five
of the worlds greatest singers have
been secured. They who come from
the Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York, are: Marie Rappold,
dramatic soprano; Henri Scott, bass;
Paul Tlthouse, tenor; Christine Mil
Ter, contralto, and the Danish Tenor
Enrico Palmetto. The concerts which
begin on July 81 and end on the cath
will be featured by these artists daily.
Nebraska and western Iowa are
taking unusual interest in the Saeng-
erfest and will be represented in
large numbers at the concerts.
A large mems chourus at Manning
is being drilled by Prof Clifford of
this city. The Manning aggregation
will join a chorus of 1000 voices in
the concert to be given on the eve
ming of July 22nd, who will be un-
der the direction of Prof. Kelbe of
Milwaukee, Wis. Prof. Kelbe drilled
the Manning chorus Friday evening
and complimented Mr.. Clifford very
highly for the excellent preliminary
work he had done.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
FIRST Nj. T.. CHURCH

Now that Childrens Day is passed
let us keep coming to Sunday school.
The Mems class with Brother McGin-
mis- as teacher starts off well with
some new ones present last Sunday.
Why not make this a great mems
class. You are invited to help.
The attendance at both the preach
ing services was good and we invite
you to come again next Sunday. Ser
mons at IL a. N. and p. m.
We were pleased with the delega-
ton of Leagurers that went to the
district convention. We travelled
1880 miles getting there but We
brought the District Penant home
with us as a trophy for the delega-
ton that travelled the most miles to
the convention. If we succeed in
getting it next year again it is ours
to keep. The next convention will
De held at Guthrie Center.
Come to the EpwOrth League SER
vices Sunday at 7 p. m. Subject:
Greeks and Italians Once a Prize"
Why not now? Leader, Charles Mel
son.
Last Sunday was Childrens Day at
Melville Center and they had fine
program which was delivered before
a congregation that filled the church
We hope all the children will be
back Sunday to Sunday school.
Preaching at p. m. Everybody in
vited to attend
Do not forget our Wednesday
night prayer meeting.
Jackson Giddens, Pastor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
BACK FROM CONVENTION

r. ID. Hawks, the real live insur-
ance writer of Audubon county re-
turned Saturday from attending the
annual convention at Council Bluffs
of the State Association of Local Fire
Insurance agents. Over 200 of the
agents were present on Thursday,
June nth. An address by the presI-
dent of the Insurance Commission,
Emory II. English was feature thas
was greatly enjoyed. Addresses by
Lieut.. Gov. Harding and Henry E.
Sampson of Des Moines were also de-
lightful features. Thursday night the
insurance men enjoyed a fish bake
at Lake Manawa and Mr.. Hawks says
that 1t was about the best thing he
has ever attended. 1t was voted to
hold the convention at Waterloo next
year.
Mr.. Hawks has made fire insur-
ance a study and was much interest
ed in the discussions that took place.
He learned a great many valuable
pointers all of which he will be able
to divulge to his customers. In or
der to keep abreast with the times
man must come in contact with the
real situation and this Mr.. Hawks
is doing, thereby enabling him to-
give to his patrons the advantage of
a thorough knowledge of the insur-
ance problem.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
FRANKS SENTENCE COMMITTED

The nationwide agitation to Sc
cure the Communication of the sent
ence of death imposed upon Leo
Frank in Atlanta, Ca, has borne
fruit. Governor Slaton announced
Monday that he would change the
death penalty to life Imprisonment.
Frank was sentenced to be executed
Tuesday. The governors interven-
ton came, therefore, only day
ahead of the time fixed for the ter
mination of his earthly life.
This is a victory for public senti-
ment. AS a matter of fact a nation
wide campaign for securing this
necessary. Frank was convicted of
the crime of killing Mary Phagan on
circumstantial evidence. Some of
the evidence was of questionable
character. 1t was not sound judg-
ment which pronounced the death
penalty upon Frank in the first in
stance and it should have been COM
muted with only formal request
on the part of the attorneys for the
defendant. Archaic court procedure
alone is responsible for this near
legal crime.
This nationwide agitation will
have been worth while not only in
preventing the execution of Frank
but in fact that it would doubtless
result in the modification of statutes
in many states where capitol punish
ment is still permissible. 1t is still
legal in Iowa to hang murderers
though this extreme penalty is rare
ly invoked.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
GRANDFATHERS NOT so
BAD AFTER ALL

Among the numerous hot shots
President Wilson hurled at the Re-
publican party not long ago was his
remark that one of the principle
faults of that party was that it fol
lows the advice of men old enough
to be grandfathers." Although he is
himself grandfather to two children
he probably does not feel so old,
and sometimes forgets his accumula-
ton of years and new relationships.
Most of the young men of the Repub-
lican party have been glad to take
counsel of their elders, whether
grandfathers or not. Youth for &C
ton, age for advice. But recent
events have doubly demonstrated the
appropriateness of the Presidents
criticism. w. j. Bryan, who was
chosen as the Presidents chief coun-
sellor. although old enough to be a
grandfather, is younger by several
years than Elihu Root, who occupied
the same position in Republican adj
ministration. Certainly President
Wilson's experience has not confirm
ed his prejudice against the counsel
Of old men and quite likely further
reflection will cause him to change
his mind as to the incapacity of
grandfathers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
VIOLA

Protracted meetings began at the
Viola church Monday evening to con-
,inue about two weeks. Everyone
cordially invited to attend
j. f. Miller and family, Bert Rem
shaw and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Emery and iaby visited Sunday at
the Ray Johnson home.
Orpha Moreland who is making her
home with her grandmother in Aud
ubon visited friends in Viola last
week.
James Derbin, j. C. Bonwell, Pet
horses to a buyer Monday.
DR.. Jewell made a professional
call at the Wickland home Sunday.
Earl Davis, wife and baby visited
Sunday at the Ora Davis home.
Mr.. Richard Smith of Indianola is
visiting at the j. F. Miller home.
Miss Lillian Kitson of Atlantic
visited her parents last week.
Sam Hansen and wife visited Sun
day at the c. M. Beck home.
Mr.. milford of Stuart is visiting
at the S. l.. milford home.
There was a ball game in the
Bonwell park Sunday.
Clarnece Barrett bought a Ford
runabout Monday.
George Coulter has returned from
Colfax.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
AUDUBON WINS PENANT

The Audubon delegates to the At
lantic District Convention of the Ep-
worth League held at Earlham last
week, won the penant for having
travelled the largest NUMBER of miles
and having the greatest number of
delegates present. There was con-
siderable rivalry between Audubon
and Shelby for the honor. Twenty
three were present from the Audubon
chapter. Audubon also asked to have
the convention held here next year,
but it was voted to Guthrie Center.
II. E. Kittell who was elected presi-
dent last year, was reelected for
another year. The attendance was
the largest this year it has even
been, and much fthe credit belongs
to the untiring efforts of the presi-
dent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
PROF. SMITH TO MARRY

The friends of Prof. Harry P.
Smith. at one time head of the Aud
ubon public schools, but now of New
ton, will be interested in the fol-
lowing announcement made in Des
Moines last Sunday:
mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Patterson of
3701 Franklin avenue announce the
engagement of their daughter Colleen
M. Patterson, to Mr.. Harry p. Smith
of Newton, Ia. Miss Patterson is an
alumnus of Drake university and has
been a teacher in West High for a
number of years. Mr.. Smith is a
graduate of the State University of
Iowa. He is the superintendent of
the city schools in Newton. The we'd
ding will take place in August"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Come and fill your place at church
next Sunday; for no one else can;
it is reserved for you. But, o, the
privilege of it Ito say nothing of the
duty. The House of God, the very
gate of heaven" to the true wor-
shipper. The place where His hon
or dwelleth;" 1.-The place where He
has recorded His name;" His Holy
Place-filled with His glory" Come
all of us, and let us worship toward
His Holy Temple"
The Bible school, with classes for
all, promptly at 10 a. m. Public wor-
ship at IL a. m. and p. m. The
morning theme: But Ye are Rich"
or The Riches of the Christian. Eve
ming Worship theme: Self-Control;
or Christ-Control of Self
Wednesday evening Fellowship
Gathering at 7:45. Devotion, music
and fellowship.
What a splendid habit it would be
that of bringing a friend or a strang-
er with us when we journeyed to
Gods House.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-06-24
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

No young peoples meeting this eve
ming.
Friday evening at o'clock Rev.
n. l.. Nielsen. missionary among the
Cherokee Indians at Oaks, Okla, will
speak in the church.
Sunday school Sunday morning at
$3.50 and Bible class the same hour
Services at 1890 in the morning and
at 8 o'clock in the evening. At the
evening service Rev. Brede Johansen
who years ago was minister for the
Danish Lutheran people here, will
be here to preach the sermon.
Parochial school every day except
Saturday, from o'clock in the morn
ing till IL O'Clock noon.
The Ladies Society will hold it's
meeting Thursday, July LIST, at 2:3O
with Mrs. NJ. Maltesen.
There will be meeting in the Unit
ed Bretheren church, Egan Valley,
5 miles north east of Ross, Sunday
June 9th. in the afternoon at $3.50.
]. p. Christensen, Pastor