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Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
St. MarY'S fair

Plans are nearly completed for a fair to be held in St, Mary's hall, on the evenings of Sept 2s and Oct. l, }, s, L. and l5 There will be moving pie lures every ievening under the difee- tion of William Wslsh.of the Empire theatre, attractive booths and many features 10 amuse. It is anticipated that the attendance will be large. On the opening night all of the men be. longing to French societies are invited to take part in parade. The com mittee in charge is Rev. C. F. Bedard, Rev. Adrian DykemaR, Frank Lucier John B, Byrne, Napoleon Jette, Al fred Bonneville, Frank Cordier, Chas. Bove, Arthur Renshaw and Thomas r. Ryan.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
TAF LILLE

Ddst HIIsi t1In InInt9 2. Iuftt- base hts, Walsh Hits, Putnam l0, TaftviIle II; of Marlin Q, of Leday ; Stolen bases, Der Murphy 7, Walsh. Double plays, DeeelIes, stanley 10 Giey. Bases on halfs, of Walsh l. struck out by Walsh 9, Martin s, Led. dy ,. Hit by pitcher, Gagnon, D.. Murphy. Passed balls. Mclean. Wild pitches, Martin Left on bases, fafts 1, Putnam s. Time, LA. Gm. pife, Marion.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
McNamara Captures Western Golf Title

Tom McNamara of Boston won the western open golf championship at Chicago last Wednesday. His score was S04 for = holes.
 MT. MeNamsra is we'll known in Putnam since golfing became local psstime and il was the Boston player that laid out the golf course for the Putnam Country Club. Mir. McNa- mara has promised officials of the local club that he will come here some time in the neaF future and give an exhibi, tion of pay st the club.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27


 Taftville II: of Martin Q, of Leday Stolen bases, Den Murphy 7, Walsh. Double plays, Deeelies, stanley 10 Giey. Bases on halis, of Naish l. struck out by Walsh 9, Martin s, Led dy 7. Hit by pitcher, Gagnon, D. Murphy. Passed balls, Mclean. Wild pitches, Martin Left on bsses, Tafts 1, Putnam s Time, l44. Gm- pifei Marion.
 According to the announcement made by Manager Cassant at satur- days game there Is some good sport in store for local fans during the remain opens the Putnam Moosup series, the first game being played III Putnam. The second game Will be played Sun day in Moosup. Ii a third game is ne. cessaty tue place where ii vii be played will be decided later Moosup has good team and will strengthen 1t for the occasion to bring the two teams on an equal footing. The Putnam management has lines out in several directions fer big material ill the pitch ing department and viii show up something worth while for these games.
 On Labor Day the second series with Southbridge will start. The morning game will be played in Putnam and in the afternoon the .efn will go to Southbridge. It isn't 'ases sary to say that this series will be t equal if not better than the memorabl series already played.
 It is also understood that the man. agement is receiving otie.s 10 play at some Of the agricultural fairs herea- bouts and games will probably be ar ranged.
 Many fans wonder just what Larry MeLean's status is with the New York Giants It is well known by followers of the game that Larry was suspended for an argument he got into with Me Graw and his scout in St Louis hotel which ended in flying fists. That sas. pension has been made permanent and so the big fellow is on a loose pull ley Besides playing Saturday games wIIh Putnam he is doing baek>lop work for Mike DonIn's All stars around New York Last week the team played series at ,Asbury Park, NJ Larry himself admits that he is not as young as she use Ter was4 and he wi.l in all probability never Hneup in iAe majors again
 Manager Cassant has announced that Bedding will suFely be in the box fer Puguam next Saturday. He has ueen trying all the season 10 bring this sreat stdke.out artist and pitcher to Putnam, but until this week has been unable to get the hook on ,him. Tues day Bedding told the manager that he would surel, be here Saturday. He should prove big drawing card In addition to the big pitcher from Chi cago Manager Cassant, has secured ke retchie who will probably catch while Larry covers first. Anyhow he will be in Putnam s batting order. He is the man sold short time ago for SS ,000 ito Chicago. With these two men in the lineup Putnam will put up a strong battle front and the game will be worth special effort to see.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
S8 Front Street, Worcester, Mass.

The September term of the sape- rior court will open in Putnam, Tues day, September 7th with Judge N cob presiding. Prisoners will be put 10 plea. There are quite number of cFimiaal cases listed bat none ot great importance.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
Happiness a Duty.

No one has any more right to go about unhappy than he has to go about in,hred. He owes it to himself and to the community in general to live up 10 bis best spiritual possibilities. not only now and then but every day and every hour. Lillian Whiting.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
BECKER'S BusinpSS College It Pays to Attend the Best

Business iS the field of opportunity, and knowledge of business methods means more money
 To be adequately prepared 70 enter commercial fife at a GOOD SALARY l, go to BECK FRS BUSlN tsSS CQL- LEGE, the school Of Quality.
 Each year BECK FRS graduates the largest class of any Worcester business school and assists them to positions.
 REGISTER NOW. students are enrolling daily for the FALL TERM which opens August st, ana promises To be the largest in the history of the school Cail or write for catalogue. Do it now
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27

Wolf Pest of Cattle Raisers. Tine gray wolf of Montana is the hardest animal to trap. It is de struetive to cattle.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27

of the most important scenes were ruined and II Was necessary to retake
 them. For Wednesday,, Hearts and
 Flowers, in five parts Tn which Mrs. Thomas Nhifien maS es her debut as a screen star. The part she plays Is q sweet, old-fashionea mother Nhe, through her sons cafelesSness, rather than badness of henrt, finds herself destitute. The young woman to whom the son is engaged, when she discovers how cruelty he has treated his mother, breaks the engagement ana gives her the love which ought to come from the son. The mother brings the two young
 people together and bids them be happy. adv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
BEING A FAN GOOD EXERCISE.

You need not be a ball player
yourself to derive all the physical
benefits of the game.
Just sit in the bleachers and let
your enthusiasm do the rest.
Be one of the bowling mob; yell
as loudly as you want to when you
feel like it, It's good for you.
Every time you jump up and down
and yell for a home run, every time
you forget yourself and let your ex-
element have full play, the blood is
sent racing through your veins and
arteries and every organ in your
body is purged and stimulated.
Every time you "bawl out" the
umpire and cheer your favorites the
oxygen rushes into your lungs and
worry and depression are forgotten.
Watching a holly contested game
is more stimulating than drinking
whisky, and it leaves no injurious
after effects.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
PHIL HEXOM WINS PRIZE.
One of Winners in Contestants
From Almost Every Civilized
Country.

Philip HeXom, of the grocery and
shoe firm of John c. HeXom & Son,
of DEBORAH won a substantial prize
in a window dressing contest, that
puts him in the front rank of win
dow trimmers in the country to-
day.
The contest was on window dis
play of Armour canned goods pro-
ducts, which Mr.. HeXom dressed
last fall. The photograph was TAX
en- by Photographer B. ]. Reynolds.
The picture was sent to Rice Lead
ers of the World Association Of
New York, and the contest closed
May Is. The Rice association is an
organization which the leading
manufacturers of the country be-
long. The association has a mem
bership of such concerns as business
standing is marked the highest in
name, product and policy.
There were 463 prize winners
out of contestants from all over the
civilized world. To be one of the
winners is certainly a high honor
for Mr.. HeXom, and it is an honor
most worthily bestowed. His ability
as a window dresser is we'll known
by our people, and he is deserving
of profuse congratulations
The prize winning money was
SIS, 900. Mr.. Elwood E. Rice, presi-
dent of the association writes Mr..
Hexom that ito be one of the 463
prize winners among the thousands
who entered the contest from al
most every civilized country seems
to me to be one of the greatest hon.
ors ever conferred in your line OF
activity. An Award of Merit" in
recognition of your ability and
achievement is now being engrossed
and will go forward to you within
the next week"
Mr.. Hexom just recently wonI an
other substantial prize for designing
price card for the Holeproof Hosi-
cry Co. of Milwaukee. He is a car
toonist of ability, and if he would
follow this profession would rank
with the best in the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
SEWER SYSTEM FOR DEBORAH.
Final Resolutions Drawn Up by
City Attorney Nelson Acted
on, With No Objection.

The final hearing on the city sew
er resolutions which have been
drawn up by City Atty. ]. A. Nelson
was heard by the City Council last
Wednesday evening. No objections
were entered by anyone, and the
proposition of building the sewer
system is now under way. Some
minor amendments were made in
the resolutions for the purpose of
changing the sewer disposal plant
from the north side of the Ice Cave
mills to the vicinity of the Rock
Island stock yards. Bids will be re-
ceived Sept. l, and work on the sys-
tenn will commence this fall. The
work this fall will be to complete
the disposal plant, outlet and the
main sewer channels. The service
or branch sewers will probably not
be put in until next year.
A sewer is an absolute necessity
in any city, and works for the health
and welfare of all citizens. A notice
about receiving bids and the con-
struction of the sewer will be found
on another page of this paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
THE PIKER.

The paths of ease are only myths,
and it was ever thus; don't think
that you can ride to fame upon a
jitney bus. The other fellows job
looks soft and just the kind you'd
like, but try it out and you will find
that you must hit the pike. And if
you're not there with the push and
energy galore, you are nothing but
a piker piking for the other shore.
The world has use for men who work
and needs them every one, but nature
prods the bubble and puts pikers on
the run. The elevator going down
is loaded with the guys, who whit
tie dry goods boxes and build castles
in the skies. Some men will sit as
though spiked down and spin their
tales of woe, while others with the
wanderlust are always on the go.
Thus discomfort takes different forms,
but brings the same result; it heads
you for Hotel de Gink to join the
Hobo Club. Then let us all turn on
the light and watch ourselves go by,
and get a line on what we are or
know the reason why. 1t matters not.
what stage we've reached, there's
always room to grow; SO do not be a
piker, just be careful what you SOW.
H. Gingles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
MICHAEL HALvoRsoN KILLED.
We'll known Resident First Ward
Met Death Yesterday i'm
Runaway Accident.

Yesterday morning about ten
o'clock Michael Halvorson, well
known resident of Curtins' Addition
was fatally injured in a runaway
accident, and passed away at about
the noon hour. Mr.. Halvorson hit
ched up his team to a lumber wag-
on, with the intention of going out
to his farm. While driving west on
the street north of the A. Bernatz
residence, the tongue or neckyoke
broke, the horses became frighten-
ed and started to run. Mr.. Halvor-
son was pulled out of the wagon,
and sustained injuries which result
ed in his death couple of hours lat
er. The team ran as far as the Gus
Hanson home where they were
stopped.
J. P. Burns happened along just
after the accident and took Mr..
Halvorson home in his auto truck.
He was dazed, but not unconscious,
and the doctors were unable to find
any visable marks of injury on him,
but death was no doubt caused by
the bursting of blood vessels in his
head.
Mr.. Halvorson was just past 60
years of age He was born in Han
over township, Allamakee coun-
ty, and lived there on a farm until
about thirteen years ago, when he
and his family moved to DEBORAH.
He was united in marriage in ALA
makee county in 1891 to Cena Lun-
ningdahl, and four children were
born to the union, three boys and
one girl, Henry, Erwin, Grant and
Myrtle, who with the bereaved wife
and mother survive, and the sympa-
thy of all is extended to them in
their sad bereavement.
Mr.. Halvorson was man highly
respected by all who knew him. He
was good citizen and had many
warm friends here, and his shock
ing death is regretted by all.
The funeral services will be held
Friday. Services will be conducted
from the Big Canoe church. Rev. l..
B. Torrison will officiate, and in
terment will take place at Big
Canoe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Caught Rainbow Trout.

There is one resident of DEBORAH
who doesn't boast very much about
his ability as a game fisherman, and
we notice he always delivers the
goods. We refer to Adolph John
son the popular young salesman at
John c.. Hexom & Sons store. Mr..
JohnGon took walk Sunday af-
ternoon down to Trout creek, just
south of the Trout Run bridge, and
in a short time landed one of the
finest specimens of rainbow trout
caught in this vicinity in long
time. 1t weighed over two pounds,
and attracted the envious attention
of many of the old time profession
ais with the rod and line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
BURR OAK REVIVAL.
Large Crowds Attending Services.
People Come From Great
Distance.

The Evangelistic Campaign COM
menced Aug. 10th and is in full
force at this time. Large crowds are
attending the services, people COM
ing from a great distance TO the
campaign.
Sunday was a great day, the seat
ing capacity of the tent was taxed
to the utmost.
Rev. Wood Is certainly a great
preacher, he has the faculty of hold
ing the attention of his audiance,
he has a splendid delivery, and best
of all he seems to have a great pow
er behind him to help him in this
great work which is no other than
the power of God.
Prof. Brooks is an artist in his
work, he has the power given to him
by God to sing the gospel into the
hearts of the people. He also has
great success in leading the large
audience in the song service.
Miss Wood the pianist, is a splen-
did musician, and she has certainly
won her way through her playing
into the hearts of the Burr Oak peo-
pie.
Mrs. Wood has favored the audi
ance with some selections from her
aluminium harp, which seemed to
be appreciated by all.
The Burr Oak people and COM
munity are approaching the cam
paign all of the churches of the
town cooperating in the work, ev-
eryone taking hold of the work, in
order to win souls for Christ.
Thursday evening at o'clock will
be Farmers Night" reserved seats
for the farmers, special music. Rev.
Woods subject: Practical Christi
anity."
Friday Evening at o'clock will
be Booster Night the Junior
Chorus will sing, special program.
Rev. Woods subject THE Child in
the Midst
Saturday evening, good rousing
song service. Rev. Woods subject
what is the difference?"
Sunday there will be an all day
service, friends are requested to
bring their dinner and stay for the
day services and then they will have
opportunity to go to their homes to
do their work and get back in time
for evening service. .-.a
Sunday IL A. NJ.
Sunday P. NJ.
Sunday p M. Special music
for all of these services.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
SOFT DRINKS.
Pv II Wy Il

By H. w. X.
When the mercury is bubbling
Up to ninety in the shade,
We will drop in at a fountain
And inhale some lemonade,
And mug of Chokey-Cola,
For the advertisements say
There is nothing quite so cooling
On an ultra-sultry day.
And after having done this,
In memory of Bill,
Well drink some toasts with grape
juice
And keep that up until
1t suits our tickle fancy
To switch to gingerIale,
Then we'll wash that down with
matted milk
And root-beer by the pail.
And when we've swallowed all the
drinks
And feel as though we'd burst
Well take a drink of water
Just to quench our little thirst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Both DEBORAH Teams Defeated.

Sunday was gloomy day in local
base ball circles, as both Manager
Shea and Manager Hogan's teams
went down to defeat. Manager
Shea's team Of the Little Four
League was defeated by Calmar on
the latter's grounds to the tune of
IL to 2. Manager Hogan's warriors
took the short end of a ten to seven
score with Burr Oak at the fair
grounds. The Burr Oak ball tossers
are a pretty fast aggregation, and
teams from their in the past have
always given good account of
their work on the ball field
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
On The StOrk Special.

A fine baby boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. R. E. Morgan on Monday,
Aug. 8, at their home in this city.
The boy has been named Frank
in honor of his grandfather, Atty.
Frank Sayre.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Seegmiller of Locust
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Weflan OF
Washington Prairie are the proud
parents of baby girl born last Fri
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
The Fans Par Value.

Little he knows about the market
quotations,
A long list of figures galore.
Mysteries deep are the stock fluctua-
tions,
Columns of figures that bore.
But there is a subject with ramifica-
tons
On which he has got all the lore
For a fan can decipher the conglom
Grafton
That goes to make up the box
score.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
CLAY HILL GETS REVENGE
Trimmed Madison to the Tune of
10 to 3.

Sunday Clay Hill and Madison,
the two fastest country ball teams
in Winneshiek county, played in
Madison. Clay Hill won 10 to 3. 1t
was a very fast game from start to
finish, and was witnessed by large
crowd.
The game was featured by the
superb pitching of Griebel and the
heavy batting of the Clay Hill boys.
The Madison boys played a fast
game but were in the rear from the
start Griebel famed IS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
DEBORAH Horses at independence

Larry Keefe, the we'll known
horseman, departed Monday for the
Independence races. He took a
string of fine trotters with him
belonging to E. j. Curtin, among
them being Summit, 2:17; Conroy
Blake, 2:24A and Isaac S., 1925 "A i.
After the independence races this
week he will take in the West IN
ion fair with the horses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Special Teachers Examination

After July l., 1915 applicant for
teachers certificates must have had
six months teaching experience or
at least twelve weeks normal
training.
A special examination is given
Aug. %, 26th and 9th for those
who have had the twelve weeks
normal training work in an APPROX
ed school or college. The examina-
ton will be held in the Office of the
County Super intendent. 33-1w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

A revolutionist is usually some
body who is too cowardly to risk
his own life to get something he de-
sires, so he becomes a leader of the
downtrodden and sioks them on
from the rear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

After a girl has been engaged sew
en- or eight years she begins to Won
der if that is the length of time hub
by would require in which 10 full
fill the promises made after mar
riage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Uncle Toms Cabin Tinight.

Terry's Big Uncle Toms Cabin
Co. will show on the Hitching
Grounds tonight They bring to De-
corah a big company with plenty
of music and new specialties through
out, and will no doubt draw
crowded house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
THE SUPERVISORS.
Adjourned June Session Held
Monday.

1870 P. NJ. Monday August 18th,
1915.
The Board met as per adjourn
nient and was called to order by
the Chairman. All members pres
ent.
This being the date set for the
letting of the heating and plumbing
at the County Farm, the Board pro-
ceeded to check in the various bids
that had been filed with the Coun-
ty Auditor.
The following had filed bids:
Dahl & Mollart, all complete
for $4,000
Chas. Blair, all complete for 754.OO
B. A. Chandler, all complete
for. ........... ioo.oV
Peter Johnson, all complete
for. ............. 795.OO
Dahl and Mollart being the low
est bidders, were on motion carried,
awarded the contract.
Moved, seconded and carried the
Auditor be instructed to pay e. r.
Shea $3S4.97 to cover insurance
on Workmen's Compensation Poll
Cy.
Moved, seconded and carried, S.
r. Ringoen be appointed Registrar
of Bounty.
Moved, seconded and carried the
resignation Of +. c. Meyer as Depu-
ty County Auditor be accepted. Res
ignation to take effect September l,
1915.
Moved, seconded and carried the
appointment of Fred Todd as Depu-
ty County Auditor be approved. APP
pointment to take effect September
l, 1915.
Moved, seconded and carried to
adjourn.
OSCAR WINGER,
County Auditor
A. p. PFISTER, Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Home From Hospital.

Mrs. L. L. Caldwell was taken
home from the hospital Sunday, and
is feeling much improved in health,
we are glad to report.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

A girl in love will never admit that
all men are alike. A few years after
marriage she may be of the same
opinion still-she may think hers is
the worst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
On Visit From Madison.

Atty. John Moran arrived yes
terday morning from Madison, Wis.
on visit. He is a cousin of the late
M. P. Moran.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Finished Paving at CrescO.

Fred Carlson's crew of cement
workers returned Saturday from
Cresco where they completed two
blocks of paving and curbing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Isn't 1t Queer?

The coal man is sly old fox.
In fact, he's quite a paradox
For coal he always makes us pay,
And yet he gives his coal weigh.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
"ThOSe College Girls"

A SPECIAL 2 PART KEYSTONE
COMEDY FEATURE. You may
think the boys are awful-but wait
until you see this. Murray, the jani-
tor, and Slim, the bell boy, help the
fun along. Real comedy. Matinee
and Night. 10 and 15c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
This Week Saturday
PICTURES Presents
"RrOther Officers"

Not a war film but Military Ro-
nance, with plenty of Comedy, i'm
) acts. One of the selected" Fea-
lures in the "Woman's Home Com
paniOn" list.
Also, as an ADDED ATTRACTION:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
1.-THE Liberty Bellies"

A Farce Comedy i'm 3 parts, pro-
duced by KLAW 81 ERLANGER,
from their well known stage sue
cess. Pretty girls and fun galore.
10 and 15c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
This Week Thursday
"The Accounting"

The 3 part Prize Winning Play
produced in conjunction with The
Ladies World" A story of the Sc
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