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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-07-22
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ABOUT ROAD
CONDITIONS
DAILY REPORT OF ALL AUToMo-
BILE ROADS IN THE STATE ARE
MADE BY PHONE FOR BENEFIT
OF TRAVELLERS.
GREAT THING FOR AUTOlSIS

A unique wall map zSx40 inches in
size has been sent out by the Noun;
tain States Telephone and Telegraph
company for distribution by its rep
resentatiyes in all of the larger towns
OF Colorado indicating the route and
condition of all OF the automobile
highways In the state. These maps
differ from anything OF the kind here
tofore isused In the west. as they
divide the state into one hundred
and 1--WE blocks, each marked with its
proper number. for convenience in
giving daily information in relation
to the condition OF the roads in the
various sections of the state.
Accompanying each map are a Sc
ries Of removable bulletins that show
each evening the condition Of the
roads at that time in every part Of
the state Daily reports. based on the
formation received by long distance
telephone at Denver up to and In
cluding the hours of and 5 O'Clock
p. m The Information collected in
this way is sent prior to o'clock
OF the same day over the toll lines
OF the company to all towns in the
state where it is builetined on the
maps for all who desire to read it.
Unless a section Of road is repor-
ed In bad condition. or that road trou-
BILE bad enough to become a him
drance. or a barrier to automobile
traffic is reported It IS assumed that
It is In the usual condition for travel
and that motorists may safely make
the trip over It. II, however. the
roads In any block are reported in
bad condition information TO that ef-
feet IN communicated TO all points
in the state by telephone and It is at
once bulletined on the map. This in
formation will enable people who
contemplate starting on an automo-
bile trip any evening or the following
morning to know the condition Of the
roads and bridges along the line Of
their intended travel before leaving
home.
Five of these meps have been as
signed to Canon City. one Of which is
posted at The Record office. one at
the telephone building. one each at
the Strathmore and Miller hotels and
one at the office of the secretary OF
the Chamber of Commerce. By con-
suiting the bulletins on the maps at
any OF these places. which are revised
every day. the public may keep in
absolute touch with the conditions OF
the public highways OF the state.
The bulletins classify the roads Of
Colorado under three general heads.
viz. unimproved roads. improved
roads and gravelled surface roads
and show in what blocks there has
been recent rain. heavy mud. chuck
holes, deep sand. fresh gravel. roads
that are impossible. bridges or cul-
verts washed out and road gangs at
work.
These maps and bulletins will be Of
almost incalculable value and interest
to the antomobilists OF colardo.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-07-22
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For Infants and Children.
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RETURNS FROM oUNNlsoN.

Chaa. H. Duncan. Harry Campbell
MIR. and Mrs. Elmer Rundahl and
baby and Billy Smith. Mrs. Rundahrs
brother, came home Thursday from
their fishing and camping outing al
Elkhorn resort on the Gunnison river,
Duncan was gone three weeks. the 9th
era not quite so long. They had a
ine time and report nshing excellent.
They left Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Knight
and Mr.. and> Mrs. H. L. Piummer in
camp. On the Fourth Of July they had
twenty.three Canon people At Ell
horn.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-07-22
WILL MAKE FISHING TRIP
TO THE WESTERN SLOPE

Mr.. and Mrs w. E. Galley and SON.
Henry. will leave the frat OF the week
ON camping and ishing trip to the
western slope. After . visit to the
Gunnison river and its tributaries.
they are planning a run to Creede
and points on the upper cour1e Of the
Rio Oranas river.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-07-22
OPERATED on FoR AppENDlclrls

Miss heFWynA Park, Iz-yeaF-old
daughter OF Mrs. Alice Park, was
operated on Saturday IN one Of the
local hospitals for Appendicitis. Her
condition this morning was reported
e. most favorable and an early and
complete recovery Is expected. Her
malndy has besn the sources ot much
tronble to her for some tlme and II
4 nov oonndtAtly sxpeqte1 that nv
HSeAS lalX ViIl egpofisncs co4elolb
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Pioneer Mother Passes.

Mrs. E. H. Norby passed away
yesterday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. E. S.. Thune on
East Main street. She had been i'll
since last February, when she suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis.
Christina Holmen was born in
Norway, in May 1887, coming to this
country about fifty years ago. She
was united in marriage to E. H.
Norby in Fillmore county, Minnesota
where they lived short time, af-
forwards moving to Glenwood town
ship, Winneshiek county, where the
family home had been for many
years. The husband passed away
six years ago and three years ago
Mrs. Norby came to DEBORAH and
made her home with her daughter,
Mrs. Thune. Seven children were
born to the union, two having passed
away, one son in infancy and an
other son Thomas passing away
three years ago. The surviving
children are H. H. Norby and Mrs.
Geo. Johnson, Parker, S. D.; Mrs.
F. T. Kjorlien, Minneapolis; Mrs.
L. o. Nosby, st. Olaf, Iowa; Carl
Norby, Roundup, Mont, and Mrs. E.
S. Thune, DEBORAH.
Mrs. Norby was one of the good
christian women of this county and
she was a lady of high ideals, good
wife and mother, and her passing
will bring much sorrow to many
friends, and the sympathy of all is
extended to the bereaved children.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock from the United Luther
an church, Rev. Otto Schmidt Off
ciating. Interment will be in North
Washington cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
HERE'S BRAND NEW GRAFT.
Mirror Swindler Profits by Opera
lions at Mason City.

Mason City, Ia, June 21.-Look
at your mirror if you have not al
ready done so, and see if you We're
"stung"? Ten days ago bright
looking young fellow canvassed the
city for resilvering mirrors. He Sc
cured quite little work. He took
the mirror away with him returning
little later with the mirror tied
up stating that it must not be open
ed for at least ten days until the sill
yer was thoroughly set. He collect
ed his $3.50 and that was all there
was to it. A lady opened hers today
little before the time limit to find
that the old silver had been scraped
: off and she had in her possession a
clean glass but no mirror. Several
have found theirs in the same shape
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
FORM BASE BALL LEAGUE.
DEBORAH Has Joined Three Other
Towns and Some Good Games
Will be Put on.

DEBORAH is going to be put on the
base ball map once more, and some
good games will be staged here the
rest of the summer The Little
Four" league is the name of the
new organization and comprises Cal
mar, Fort Atkinson, Waucoma and
DEBORAH. All four towns have
crack-jack material and all teams
will be made up of strictly home
players. The first game will be
played here next Sunday between
DEBORAH and Calmar at the fair
grounds. If the fans will support
the teams in proper manner, and
we are sure they will, some great
games will be staged here.
Following are the officers and
managers of the teams.
DR.. c. d. Horton, Calmar, presi-
dent.
Edward Bear, DEBORAH, vice presi-
dent.
X. Mckay, Waucoma, secretary.
j. E. Linde, Calmar, Treas.
DR.. n. S. Bevins, manager Fort
Atkinson.
Harry Bedding, manager Wauco-
ma.
Frank Marion, manager Calmar.
Atty. E. P. Shea, manager Decor
ah.
Games will be put on regular be-
tween these teams, and the fans can
expect some fine games. A little
boosting will help, and if everybody
pulls for the ball team, some good
clean sport can be had for the rest
of the summer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Half City Block For Piano.

Cedar Falls, Ia, June 21.-Who
would give half of city block OF
real estate for a piano?
That's what Samuel Cameron, pi-
oneer Cedar Falls real estate man,
did just sixty years ago. And the
land traded for piano at that time
was the same half-block that was
this week formally opened as pub,
lie playground.
The opening recalled the early
day trade to one of the old timers
present. The tract, now worth sew
eral thousand dollars, was not onl,
given for a piano. but quite sun
of money in addition. The uprigh
grand is still in possession OF tn
old-time real estate dealers daugh
ter, and has given good service dur
ing all these years. 1t is growing /
value each year, as one OF the unus
ual and attractive styles OF early
made pianos. Its original cost wa
just $500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
WILL DEDICATE HOME.
Aasa Haugen Old Peoples Home to
be Formally Dedicated
June 80.

The Aasa Haugen Old Peoples
Home, which was completed this
spring will be formally dedicated
Wednesday, June 80. The dedica-
tory sermon will be preached by Rev.
j. N. Kildahl, D. D. of St. Anthony
Park Theological Seminary The
forenoon program will start at ten
thirty. A basket picnic will be held
and coffee and cream will be served
on the ground
The speakers for the afternoon
are Rev. TIL. N. Bggen, of Minneapo-
lis; Rev. H. B. Kildahl, president
board of charities Of the United
church
At the present time there are fif-
teen old people in the home, and it
is well taken care of under the SUI
pervision of Rev Otto Schmitz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
THE JUNE RAINFALL.
June May Make Record for Cold
Weather.

Des Moines, June 21.-Although
June to date has seemed to be ar
unusually wet month the records al
the Des Moines Office Of the Iowa
Weather and Crop service show that
up to the night of June 18th, the
rainfall for the month was seven
hUndredths of an inch below normal
June is usually wet month in this
state, especially up to the 22nd of
the month. After that date, accord
ing to the local weather records,
rainfall is not so prevalent. Since
January first, however, there has
been an excess above normal of
5.34 inches in rainfall at this point.
Much of this excess came in the
month of May which showed an ex-
cess of 1855 inches above a normal
May.
June to date is away below nor
NAL as to temperature, the record
for the month up to June 10 show
ing that the temperature has aver
aged four degrees lower than nor
NAL every day of the month up to
the 18th, or a total of seventy-five
degrees below normal. The month
of May also showed a daily average
Temperature of four degrees below
normal or 1873 degrees for the en-
tire month.
Unless the latter half of June
warns up perceptibly this year will
record one of the coolest Junes
since the local weather bureau was
established in 1879. The average
Temperature up to June 10 has been
GAS degrees. June, 1902, and 1908,
show the lowest records since 1879
for June temperature, both of the
years showing an average June tenn
perature of &C degrees.
The weather and the physical con-
dition of the soil is seriously affect
ing the corn crop over the state.
Quite little corn was planted when
the wet weather came on. Some al
ready planted has been killed by
water standing in the fields and in
some cases was washed out by hea-
Wy rains. All over the state it has
been too cold for corn to grow much.
1t is the opinion of DR.. Chapel that
not a few fields intended for corn
will have to be used for some other
crop. Small grains and grasses are
doing we'll.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
SHOT IN ARM, SUES CITY.
CenterviIle Woman Wants Damages
For Stopping Stray Bullet.

CenterVille, June 21.-Mrs. Tom
Morrison, who a few weeks ago was
shot in the elbow by stray bullet
from the shooting gallery on the
northeast corner of the square, is
sueing the city for 5000 damages.
The city officials were notified of the
damage suit and the case will go thru
the legal department of the city be-
fore the case will be tried in the dis
trict court.
In the case it is alleged that the
city should pay the damages because
it allowed the shooting gallery to op-
crate with very loose rules as to the
safety of the public. Mr. Pleps, who
was running the gallery, is not men
toned in the case, as he was run
ming under a license of the city and
was violating no rules or laws of the
city.
The accident happened as Mr.. and
Mrs. Morrison were driving into town
one Saturday afternoon. On this side
of Luther's garage Mrs. Morrison
felt sharp sting in her elbow and
looking down saw that she had been
shot with rifle. The rifle was held
in the hands of a foreigner, who was
at the gallery shooting, and the gun
was accidentally discharged. 1t is
claimed in the suit that Mrs. Morri-
sons arm is stiff and she has no use
of it except the moving of her fingers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Celebrated Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Presteseter,
well known pioneer couple, OF
Glenwood township, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary last
Wednesday, June 16. All of their
children were home to help them
celebrate the day and large COM
pany of neighbors and friends were
present. This estimable couple has
enjoyed the respect and esteem of
many warm friends in this county
for years, and we join in extending
congratulations and best wishes. A
purse of over 500 in gold was pre-
scented to Mr. and Mrs. Presteseter
as a token of the esteem in which
they are held.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Will Shoot Tomorrow.

The DEBORAH Rod and Gun Club
will hold their third annual regis.
tered tournament here tomorrow on
the hitching grounds. About fifty
outside shooters are expected. In
the evening a big banquet will be
held. Dr.. Thomas, B. E. Bucknell
and Ole Marsh attended the shoot
at Mason City last week. Ole didn't
do any shooting, but he was one OF
the best fans on the ground and kept
up the interest all the time. DR..
Thomas was third high amateur the
first day, breaking las out Of $50
birds, and Mr.. Bucknell's score was
right up close to the doctors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
She Got Up.

At country fair in Jersey one OF
the latest visitors sat down in a pa
vilion to rest her weary feet for a
moment. She couldn't imagine why
every one who passed was so amused.
Since she is very sensitive on the sub
iect of her size, she concluded it was
the cause of this amusement, and so
she decided to search for less con-
spicuous seat. She glanced around
and saw she had been sitting in front
of the guessing cake table, directly
under the placard;
Guess my weight, and l am
yours"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Young Man Flectrocuted.

Chas. Blair, the plumber return
ed home Saturday from Mason
City, where he attended the funeral
of his son, r. L. Blair, who was ac-
cidentally killed by electricity there
last Tue, day. We take the follow
ing from the Globe Gazette:
IAN inquest was held yesterday
afternoon over the body of r. l..
Blair who was killed while working
on a pole yesterday morning. The
jury brought the following YER
dict:
I'VE, the jury, find that Robert
Lee Blair came to his death by an
electric shock while working on a
pole at the corner of Ninth and
Cedar streets"
While the Peoples Gas & Electric
Co. for whom the man was working
when the accident happened claim
they have no responsibility in the
matter and did everything possible,
after the accident happened, to re-
vive the De a man, the widow of
the Inflated lineman will have a
substantial income through the en-
ployes liability law. The company
say they were in no way negligent
concerning the accident but Mrs.
Blair will recel e half of her hus-
bands wages for the next 500 weeks,
which will amount to $3.50.
Funeral services for Mr.. Blair
will be held from the home of his
father-in-law, w. ]. Homrig on Eas
Tenth street, tomorrow afternoon al
$3.50. The services will be in
charge of Rev. c. H. DeVoe of the
Christian church.
-O
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Passes Away at Age 90.

Curl Helgeson died Monday, June
14th at her home in Hesper town
ship after an extended illness. She
was born in Evanger, Voss Norway,
September 18th, 1913. She was
married to Jacob AXleberg Helgeson
in June 1916. They came to Amer
lea in 1867 and settled permanent
ly in Hesper township, this county
in 1874. Her husband died Dec. 1,
1887 They had six children, but
she was survived by only one son,
Hedge Jacobson with whom she re-
sided until her death. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren, ia
cob Helgeson, Grand Meadow, Mimi.
Julia jacobson and Jacob A, Mar
tin, Gurina, Mary, Nels and Carl,
Surviving children of Betsey Nelson
who died two years ago, and eleven
great grand children. The funeral
was held last Friday and the body
inferred in the Lutheran cemetery
at Hesper, Rev. VIM. Rasmussen of
Mabel, officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
City Picture Shows in Norway.

The Norwegian Diet recently pass
ed a law providing that the licenses
of all motion picture theaters IN
Norway shall expire in 1916. The
cities may then renew the licenses
or establish municipal motion pic
ture shows. Many Of the cities pro-
pose to show educational films in mu-
nicipilized theaters, thinking the sur
plus earnings of the theaters VIII
increase the city revenues. The pro
prietors of the motion picture house
will lose their business without com"
pensation, although some of the
cities are extending the time for can
ceiling the licenses until 1918.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
On the Stork Special.

Saturday morning Albert Chris.
ten, the well known real estate man
was passing around cigars to numer-
Gus friends, and smiling the smile
that won't come off, and the reason
was that he became grandpa that
morning, a fine 91a pound baby boy
having arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Nelson on the West
Side. OF course the proud father
didn't attempt to sell any clothing
at Germans clothing store Satur-
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Booking Fair Attractions.

The Winneshiek County Fair
managers held a meeting Friday
and are lining up a fine line of at.
fractions for August 17-1S-19-2O
They have decided to put on an
aeroplane flight, and are in CORE
spondence with one of the best fly
ers in the business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23

who was that there lady who
jist went out o. here?"
That was Miss Myrt Giggles,"
answered the clerk.
Dammit she didn't have on per-
fumery that you could smell g
whole block. Gimme quarters
worth of it," And Spud got in the
swim.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Card Of Thanks.

We the undersigned wish to
thank the friends and neighbors for
their kind help and sympathy dur
ing the sickness and death of ouI
husband and father. We also wish
to thank the lodges and clubs fol
the tokens of love, in the shape o.
beautiful floral pieces which were
very much appreciated.
Mrs. j. N. Topilff,
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. L. Topliff,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Topliff Jr.
of Bruce, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Topliff,
of Postville, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Very Attractive Stuff.

Spud Jedkins, he who hauls bag
gage in pushcart, posts bills on
the side of the livery barn for a show
now and then and does other things
that fall to the hands of a village
local character, rushed into the drug
store one evening and asked, as he
pointed wildly to the door:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23

When a bridegroom turns to wills
per to his wife's ear that she's all
his now, she is just as likely as not
looking up at him in a way that
seems to say: You will have to
dance to my music now, old man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23
Lightning Kills Valuable Animals.

On the VIM. Malli farm northeast
of DEBORAH last Friday lightning
killed valuable two year old short
horn bull. 1t was insured in the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., and
John Williams, of this city, went out
Monday and made a settlement TO-
the animal.
Andrew Ramsey, of Washington
Prairie lost a fine heifer by lightnin!
during one of our severe storms tn
past week. This is the first one h
has lost by lightning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23

1t will pay you to buy the boy 5
suit now-20% off on all fancy SUITS
Germann-C lothier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-23

-209o off on all fancy boys suits.
.Germann1Clothier.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-14
MINING BROKERS ARE
Determined TO RID
INDUSTRY OF SHARKS
Forthcoming Convention Will
Take Measures to Eliminate
Dishonest Factors Which Now
Impede and lniure Business.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 13.-It is
recognized by mine owners. mining
engineers and legitimate mining brok
ers throughout the country today that
the mining industry suffers too much
from the operation of sharks whose
energies are directed toward beguir
ing money out of the pockets OF over
confident investors i'm mining securi-
ties instead Of taking it out of the
ground. II is to correct such condi-
tions as this that the great convention
Of mining brokers OF the United
States viii assemble in San Francisco
September p and 22 and effect an or
ganization having for its object the
elimination Of dishonest factors which
now impede and injure the mining
business
That the object of the convention Is
daily enlisting the hearty support Of