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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Death of William Howard

William Howard was born at Lone
Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, April
goth, 1S47, and died at his home in
Cresco, Iowa, Dec. 18th, 1915.
Mr.. Howard grew to manhood in
his native land and on Nov. 18th,
1852, he was united in marriage to
Miss Elizabeth Walton, also of Long
Sutton, and for 10 years they labor
ed together amid the old surround
ings. At last the fever of immigra-
ton fastened upon him and with his
wife and family he set sail for the
land of promise, America, and ar
rived in Cresco in 1887. He took up
the farm life and only retired from
that activity some years ago when
he came to Cresco to live. Mr.. How
ard was member of the Baptist
church in England, but has never
identified himself with any church in
this country.
Seven children were born into the
home, two of whom died in infancy
Those living are w. W., Mrs. Lizzie
Eddy, Mrs. Anna Barker, all of Cres-
co, Fred of Correll, Mimi, and J.
w. of Postville, Iowa. In addition
to the children mentioned, he leaves
faithful and loving wife, 16 grand
children and one great grandchild,
and large number of loving friends
to mourn his departure. Mr.. Howard
had never been sick during his life.
His heart was in bad condition and
he slipped away very quietly in the
early morning.
The funeral was held from the
home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
in chargeoof Rev. Will Kirwin, pas
tor Of the Methodist church, and in
terment was made at Oak Lawn
cemetery-7Cresco Times.
Miss Josie Christen and brother
Lloyd, of DEBORAH attended the flu
h"i"i' care ago So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Leased Cresco Opera House.

The directors of the Cresco Opera
House Co. met Saturday night and
after considering proposals for leas.
ing the property decided to accept
the proposition of o. G. Peterson
and a lease was signed up to run for
four years from January first I'm
der the terms Mr.. Peterson pays a
rental of 500 a month and bonus
Of $4,000 The opera house company
reserves twelve dates each year to
put on such theatrical attractions as
they choose. MIR. Peterson is to
have the use of all equipment in the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Learn a Little Every Day.

Turkeys area is $4,000 suuar.
miles.
In August there was in gold, cast
and bullion in the United States, So,
OO6,399,539. This is the Creates
stock of gold that any nation, an
Gent or modern ever had.
The National colors of the United
States were adopted by Congress in
I1777.
The bell of st. Ivan's church in
Moscow weighs 127,83 pounds
while there. is another making tina,
win weigh 1000 pounds. n ssN ~
A man walks as rapid as slow
river flows, or about three miles an
hour.
The life in seed may be tested by
putting them upon a hot stove. II
they are alive they will pop open
when hot, if dead they remain i'm
movable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Snow and Cold Weather.

Winter started in earnest Friday
night when about four inches of
snow fell, as we'll as the mercury.
Saturday night another light fall
came, and as a result a few sleighs
have been in operation since. Mon
day morning different thermometers
registered from ten to fourteen be-
low. With the cold weather of the
past summer, the arrival of winter
had no terrors for the average resi-
dent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
MRS. JACOB HEADINGTON DEAD.
Well Known Pioneer Mother Passed
Away Suddenly Sunday
Morning.

} The many friends of Mrs. Jacob
Headington in this city and county
were grieved Sunday morning when
the sad news of hcr sudden death
was made known. Mrs. Headington
arose as usual Sunday morning, the
hour being about eight o'clock. She
stepped into the bath room and was
seized with an attack of heart fail
ure. She called her husband and
he responded Immediately to her
side. A doctor was hurriedly called,
but Mrs. Headington passed away in
a few moments before the doctor
reached her. She lived only about
ten minutes after she was stricken
Previously she had enjoyed usual
good health.
Mary Shafer was born in Lock-
haven, Pennsylvania, July %, 1S49,
her parents being Joseph and Cath
crime Shafer. She came to Winnie
shiek county with her parents in
the fifties and settled in Canoe town
ship. On November 90, 1868, she
was united in marriage to Jacob
Headington in DEBORAH. In 1870
they moved to New Hampton,
Missouri, where the family home was
for twenty-five years, when they re-
turned to Winneshiek county, living
in Hesper township until Thanks
giving day, 1907, when they came
to DEBORAH to live, and where the
family home had since been, with
the exception of short time when
they lived near Hawarden, Sask.,
Canada. Seven children were born
to the union, six sons and one daugh-
ter. Those surviving are Eugene A.,
James A, and Claude E., all of
Burr Oak, Iowa; John Clement OF
Canton, Mimi, and Mrs. Minnie E.
Cratsenberg, of DEBORAH. Two sons,
Chauncey and Frank passed away
some years ago. She is survived by
one brother and two sisters, Albert
Shafer, Broken Bow, Neb.; Mrs.
LoWvina Perry, st. Joseph, Mo. and
Mrs. Nettie Woodland, Washington,
d. c.
In the death of this good woman
the community loses one of its most
estimable pioneer mothers. She was
devoted to her family and home. She
was woman of high and honorable
principles and her upright life com
mended her to the confidence and
good will of all who knew her. She
was member of the Methodist Epis-
copal church. The bereaved husband
and children have the sympathy of
all in the loss of this good wife and
mother.
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon from the home, DR..
G. S. Lakeland of the Methodist
officiating, and interment
will be in Phelps cemetery.
Jay Perry, a nephew, of st. Jo-
seph, Mo. arrived last night to at
tend the funeral.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
TWENTY PAGES TODAY.

To accommodate the heavy Christ
mas advertising patronage TODAY
from our live merchants Public
Opinion goes to it's readers in q
twenty page form, some newspaper
If we do say so. Every page is a live
one and our readers will find many
valuable suggestions in the Christ.
mas advertisements which will heIo
them materially in making selec-
lions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
My Auto IT'S of Thee, Short Cut to
Poverty.

Poverty.
My auto tbs of thee, short cut to
poverty-of thee / chant. / blew a
pile of dough, on you two years ago,
and now you refuse to go, or won't
or can't. Through town or country
side, you were my joy and pride; a
happy day. i loved thy gaudy hue,
thy nice white tires so new, but now
you're down and out for true, In ev-
cry way. To thee, old rattlebox,
came many bumps and knocks; for
thee / grieve. Badly thy top Is torn,
frayed are thy seats and worn. /
paid for thee a price, 'twould buy a
mansion twice, now everyone is yell
ing "ice''-I wonder why? Thy mo-
tor has the grippe, the spark plug
has the pip, and woe is thine. l
too have suffered chills, ague and
kindred ills, endeavoring to pay my
bills since thou vert mine. Gone is
my bank roll now. No more 'twould
choke a COW, as once before. Yet if
/ had the mon, so help me john
amen, I'd buy myself car again,
and speed some more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Passed Away at CresCO.

Tom Norton went to Cresco this
morning to attend the funeral of Mrs.
NortOn's mother, Mrs. Johanna Far
rel, who passed away yesterday
morning. The funeral services will
be held tomorrow, Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
/. III. COnigisky Coming.

l. H. Conigisky, the optometrist
will be in DEBORAH next week, Dec.
23 and "a at DR.. Conrad's office.
The doctor has a big practice here,
and has been enjoying similar bust
ness in all the different towns he
visits, since leaving here last spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15

For $1.00 you can give a very
beautiful Christmas present to some
one. We offer you an elegant assort-
ment of fancy china that generally
sells for $3.50, s1.75 and $500, for
only $1.00. Don't delay or the best
bargains will be selected. DEBORAH
FURNITURE co. IN
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15

house and is to run only pictures and
light vaudeville, although he may
put on theatrical productions if ap-
proved by the opera house COM
pany.-Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
'See What The STAR Has First"
s ! q r

We consider our Holiday bookings
for the next three weeks the strong
est yet shown at the STAR. We have
saved up a number of very fine at
fractions to offer for your approval.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
"SHANGHAIED"

One of the LATEST = act ES-
SANAY Comedies.
PLEASE NOTE:-This is not "re-
hash" of old Chaplins but one of the
NEWEST and which have been seen
ONLY at the STAR. We have
not run any Chaplin Comedies for
the past Two months for we know
that many are tired of him. But af-
ter seeing SHANGHAIED, we decid-
ed il would be shame not to give
our patrons look at it too. The
film is made at sea, is clean, and
positively the funniest one he ever
made.
Matinee 1:3O to 500 and Night.
10 and loo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15

1t always makes a girl suspicious
when a fellow asks her to burn his
letters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15

The tusk of the African elephant
often weighs as much as 100 pounds
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
This Week Thursday
BOSWORTH, INC. Presents
"HYPOCRITES"

This picture deserves full page
ad alone, but so many of the "movie
fans" know what it is and have been
waiting for it SO long, that we're lust
going to give you this tip: COME
OUT AND SEE THE GREATEST
NOVELTY FILM EVER SHOWN IN
DEBORAH, BARRING NONE. We
admit we have had this picture book
ed for six months but have hesitated
about running it until we saw lust
how the Public took it. The reports
from everywhere are the same
1.-THE best we've had" 1t was nec-
essary to run the films thru the
Camera twenty-four times to make
some of the marvellous dissOlving
scenes i'm this film. "A Work of Art"
expresses the idea exactly.
Special Matinee 3:45 and Night.
10 and 15c.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09

The constant drive for thrift" Is
having effect not only among the older
people, but among school children
rs seen by the report Of sixty-one
savings banks formed in as many
Chicago public schools last year. The
report shows that 13,G3S children
saved $27,115.94, and Of this amount
regular banks. Six pupils of the sew
enth and eighth grades conduct the
banks. Any sum from five cents to
So is transferred to regular bank
and an account with the pupil Is
opened. 1t Is reasonable to suppose that
rural schools will adopt the teaching OF
thrift as subsidiary course. The
money could be deposited III the local
banks in saving departments to pay
three or three and One-half per cent
interest. When the account amounts
to SO. it could he withdrawn and
500 bond paying four and half or
live percent could. be bought
Many reputable bond houses it is said
will sell hundred dollar bond OIL the
instalment plan, paying the full am
ount of interest OH the amount deposi-,
tod until the face value Of the bond Is
paid in full.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09

Few men really think although
each would deny the accusation. Al
though man is supposed to he "a
tional thinking animal, thinking Is
actually the hardest work and the
rarest he does. We hear a thing,
ordinarily. and Immediately form an
opinion about 1t. Usually self-inter'
est Is ut the bottom of our conclu-
Sions. we are told. for instance, that
woman suffrage Is good thing and
we ought to have il law allowing wo-
men to vote. Do we look into the
matter DO we study the arguments
for and against woman's suffrage 1t
IS the same with the tariff, prohibi-
ton, the unions, the Mexican situa-
ton. the European war, in fact every
thing we have anything to do with
to hold up WIr judgement on queS-
lion until we have had an opportunity
How much more rational it would he
to study it from every angle. Their
form an opinion and stand or fall by
that opinion. until we learn some
thing of which we have been In
ignorance that might change our
minds on the subject. Not to he
open to conviction is pig. headed. Mar
rowneSS is the hane of our whole
system Of civilization. Let your mind
I've open tn every argument and
think-think for yourself.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT.

THIS PAPER is published as a
business enterprise. 1t has two
sources Of income, the SubscriptiGls
and the advertisements. It's news col
ums are for the pcorle-that part
Of the people who subscribe for it.
Each subscriber is entitled to one
copy Of the paper each week; extra
copies are sold for five cents each
II you can use its advertising cc'
umns In your business, you are III
vttetl to- do so, provided your bust
ness Is legitimate. But don't ask US
to print your advertisement as a
news item. Publicity is our stock In
trade; we can't afford to give it away.
PUBLICITY is necessary i'm every
business. This paper goes to hun
dre1S and hundreds of the very best
people on earth--the people who pay
GOOD money for good goods They
read the news AMI they read the ad-
yertisemnts. Naturally they spend
their money with the business men
who ask for their patronage Our
advertising rates are very reaSt nablc
and we work for the interest Of the
people who do business with us. We
will help you design an advertisement
and then do our hest to help you sell
what you advertise i'm this paper. Let
us convince you that our service Is
worth the money We ask for it,
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09
ORDINANCE NO. 1O7.


BE it ortlainde by the Town Council
,f the Town Of Cheraw and it is hereby
ordained, that OH and after the ratifi-
cation of this Ordinance it shall be un-
lawful for any person. whether owner
or driver. to run al automobile cn the
streets Of the said town of Cheraw with
the CUT OUT" of Their alt)nobi!c
open.
Any person violating this Ordinance
shall he punished h. Il fine of not less
than One Dollar or more than Twenty
Five or he sentenced to the Town or
County Chain Gang for not less than
One Day or more than 30 Days.
Ratified in Council assembled this
9th day of August. a. ID. 1915.
]. 4. SPRUILL,
u. l.. TlLIMAN, Clerk. Mayor.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After YOU have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see a
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09
LEGAL BLANKS.

We carry at all times complete
line of South Carolina Leagal Blanks
besides line Of special blanks gotten
up by local attorneys to fit into local
county conitions. We have just added
to our stock regulation South Carolina
"Claim anil Delivery" blanks.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09
HERE'S THE WHY OF IT:

Fashion is inexorable in its DEGREES, and
fashion has decreed that you have your name.
and postofice address neatly printed on your
stationery
This does not apply alone to the bush.
ness or professional man. but to every man
and woman-or young man and young wo-
man-who writes letter.
Of course not every person obeys the DIG
tatej of fashion, but to be considered up
todate You should do so.
It is but a question of time when your
printed stationery will be as much part OF
your personal equipment as your hat or your
tie.
It is better to lead than to follow, for
the being of leader indicates that you have
both character and initiative.
s&s
Neatly printed stationery d an assur-
ance that your name will be correctly
spelled that there will be 10 mistake in your
postofice address, and that your mail Will
be returned to you ia the event OF its non
delivery.
Strangers to whom you may be writing
will not be required to puzzle over your
signature, OF your address, and errors will
be few-probably none. -...
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09

All Cards Of Thanks, Resolutions of
Respect, Obituaries, or notices Of other
nature not OF public interest, and all
notices CT q personal nature is charged
for at the rate Of one cent per word
Cor each insertion. Such metter Is
not news
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09
Get i'm on This!
Us. Printed Stationery

If you do not want separate
the family, at least you should
stationery for each member OF
have the name Of the head OF
your family on it.
If it is a private letter the
printed heading could be just
your name and below it the
iame of your town, thus:
James w. johnson
Chesterfield, S. {.
Then all members Of the fam
;ly could use it for their pri-
vatc correspondence.
The cost is no greater than
you are continually paying for
stationery when You buy it
in small lots.
We make you low prices on
lots Of 250, 500 or 1000, with
envelopes to match, and also
printed.
Youcan have it either plain
or fancy, and in single sheets
or the fashionable fold, as you
prefer.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09

my so called Shannon letter precisely defines
my position with regard to the liquor ISSUE not on
ly as it was when l wrote the letter, and the
letter to Mr. Grogan u.s. was, at any rate, intended
to be entirely consistent with it"-May IA, 1915.
Written from the Waite House at Washington by
Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States,
in defining his unalterable conviction and un-
changed position regarding his absolute belief in
the democratic principles Of self-government
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09

lam in favor of local option. am thorough
believer in local self government and believe that
every self-governing community which constitutes
social unit should have the right to control the
matter of the regulation or of the withholding OF
licenses. May l, 1911, Woodrow Wilson, then
Governor of New Jersey, in signed statement to
the Rev. Thomas Shannon, Secretary of the Anti
Saloon League of New jersey
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-09-09

Is not Statewide prohibition unalterably opposed to
every principle of democracy and good government?
Does prohibition really prohibit? Does not sacr
cng large revenues for dspensary counties preferrng
this method together with strict regulation and proper
control? ~-~... -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-04-03
NEXT WEEK
BIG ONE
Spring Carnival Opens Next
Monday With Many Excel
lent Attractions.

Military Spring Carnival all next
week the biggest event of the sea-
son, when the X. G. Barkoot Worlds
Greatest Shows will pitch their ten S
on the baseball grounds for six big
days and six big nights of fun,
pleasure and amusement, fun by the
barrels.
The plantation how. where funny
colored comedians hold forth in
songs, dances and old time jokes.
Jesse James and his band of out
laws on the midway at Il times.
The Barkoot Shows of twenty-four
cars will arr We Sunday afternoon
over the L. & N. Ifyou are lovers
of good music, don't fail to hear
Angelo Mummols' Royal Italian
Band on the streets Monday noon.
Don't forget the date of the open
ing of the big Carnival-Monday
April 9Th on the baseball grounds.
Everybody cone and enjoy your
selves.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-04-03
Is Assured For Next Winter At
The Union Tabernacle In
This City.
REDPATH co. BEHIND 1T.
Representative In The City Who
Has Met With Much En-
cOuragement.

The Redpath Lyceum Bureau has
decided to put on a lyceum course of
10 to Is numbers at the Tabernacle
the coming winter, beginning prob
ably about the middle of October.
The Bureau assumes all financial
responsibilities for the course. All
they ask is that the leading literary,
musical and social organizations give
their support to the movement,
Among the organizations asked to
endorse it are the Ministers Asso-
citation, the H. B. M. A., the Board
of Tabernacle Managers, the Maya
zine Club, the Shakespeare Club, the
AS You Like 1t Club and the Treble
Clef Club.
Mr.. j. G. Whiting, representing
the Redpath Bureau, spent yester-
day in the city and met with much
encouragement. He authorizes the
statement. that the course is a go
and with further encouragement he
confidently expects he believes it
will be possible to open with Madam
Schumann-Heink. The plan upon
which the course will be put on is
one that makes it possible for every
body to hear the famous people ap-
pearing about every tao weeks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-04-03
DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Mrs. Plank, Formerly Miss
Pool, Passed Away.

Mrs Anthony Plank. formerly
Mis- Lois Pool and daughter of the
late Capt. r S. Pool, who for some
years owned and operated the Ceru-
lean Springs hotel p operty, died last
week in California. About three
years ago Miss Lois and her mother
mo yed fro Cerulean to Denver,
COL, and year ago Miss Pool was
married to Mr.. Plank, of Denver.
She suffered an attack of typhoid
fever last summer. from the effects
of which she had never fully recov-
cred and she and her husband went
to California early in the fall, in the
hope that her health might be ie-
stored
The deceased attended school here
and she has large number of friends
who will learn VI her demise with
sincere regret.