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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

sand, Norway. August 10. 1888. His
father was an army officer and his
mother the daughter of one of the
trainers of the Norwegian Constitu-
tion Of 1914. Liberal educational op-
portunities were accorded him, and
following his graduation from the
theological department of the Uni.
versity of Christiania in 1855, ne
worked for two years as teacher
of languages in Christ:ania, Tie
great field offered for Christian cer-
vice in America proved to hlm an ir-
resistable call and in 135! lie csn..
to the new world, sacndtn5 tw
years in missionary work in the Nor-
wegian settlements of Rush Eiyer.
Pierce and in adjacent counties in
Wisconsin. Until 1859 the Norwe-
gian Lutherans Of this country had
procured pastors for their congrega-
tions from Norway. AS the number
of Norwegian immigrants increased
from year to year. the necessity OF
founding an institution for the edu-
cation of their own ministers became
more and more apparent. The ideas
of these early Norwegian pioneers
we're similar to those of the early pill
grims who founded Harvard college.
It was DR.. Larsen who was destined
to carry this idea to its. fulfillment.
The first fruition was the founding
in 1859 of a Norwegian rrofessorship
lat the Concordia Seminary. Ger
man theological Institution in 81.
Louis. DIR. Larsen vas called as pro.
Efessor to MI this position and moved
Ito st. Louis. where he lectured prin-
,,cipaily ON the Hebrew language
When In 1861 the war necessitated
the closing Of the seminary the Nor.
wegian population of the middle
west decided to establish their ,owr
institution Of learning. with the re-
suit that Luther College came in.G
existence ana DR.. Larsen was called
upon to act as Its first president. Ht
Ientered up on his duties at Hallway
Greek. Wisconsin, on the 11th o.
September. 1861. The following veal
the school was removed to DEBORAH
and at the commencement exercises
of the college in 1911. fifty years at
ter its founding. he was made presi
dent emeritus Of the institution.
i During the forty-one years OF hi
incumbency as president even hi
1great capacity for work was put L
severe tests. During the years 1877
to 1908 he served as vice presiden
of the Lutheran synod. He assiste
the pastors of the Decorah congrega
ton. when called upon to dNea an
Twas often called upon to iilisphlpit
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
BENEFIT CONCERT.
BY Luther College Concert Band and
Chorus.

The program which Director Carlo
A. Sperati has arranged for the De-
corah Hospital Benefit Concert for
Wednesday evening, March 10th. at
the Grand opera house is one of the
very best that the Luther College
Concert Band has ever presented to
a Winneshiek county audience and
we all admit that this great organi-
zation has given us some of the very
best musical entertainments ever
given in Decorah.
1t is our earnest wish that the
people of DEBORAH and Winneshiek
county will pack the opera house on
this occasion as the concert Is given
for the benefit Of the. Decorah Hos
|pital. II b already In evidence that
|the HosCital has made itself known
lin this community as many can testi-
| fy to the splendid treatment and
care of patients received there. The
Board of Trustees of the Decorah
Hospital earnestly urge that the peo-
pie of Decorah and Winneshiek
county help towards making this
benefit great success and they can
do this very easily byNsimply buying
tickets for which the price is only
soc for reserved seats.
The tickets are on sale at all De.
corah Banks. as well as number OF
business houses, and reserved seats
at e. J. Parman's as usual. The tic
kets are on sale now and 1t Is hoped
that every citizen Of the county will
take an interest in this Benefit Con
cert. Come and make this rea
benefit.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Decorah Hospital
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Idaho is Going .Dry," Too.

The senate OF the Idaho legisla-
ture on Friday passed the state
wide prohibition bill. which makes
the manufacture, sale. and transpor-
tation for sale Of intoxicating IL
quors unlawful after Jan. l, 1915.
The vote in the senate was % to .
in favor of the bill. Gov. Alexander
has announced that he will sign the
measure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
AAsA HAUGEN HOME OPENS.
Beautiful Home Opened Monday. Iver
Brandt First Occupant.

The Aasa Haugen Old Peoples
Home was formally opened on Mon
day, and more beautiful home could
not be desired. It opened on scha-
dule time according to the commit
tees time and much credit is due Rev.
Otto Schmidt, the manager, who has
had much TO do with the construc-
tion and planning of the building. He
and his assistants have worked hard;
Rev. Schmidt has devoted most of mis-
time for the past year to the building
and furnishing details of the build
ing and is to be congratulated on
his efforts.
Iver Brandt. we'll known old
soldier, of this city was the first one
to enter the home as inmate. He had
|teen spending the winter here
at the Nels Qualley home. About ten
more people are expected this week.
will be Accommodated at
present, and more will come later.
Miss Nelson, the matron arrived
Saturday from The Brooklyn Seamen's
hospital where she has had 20 years
experience.
Miss Larson, the head nurse, has
had IA years experience in the
Brooklyn Seamen's Hospital and al
so eight years in the tuberculosis
lSanitarium at st. Paul.
Mrs. Helmer Johnson. of Decorai,
will have charge of the cooking de-
lpartment.
The building was started year
ego, under the supervision of Rev
Schmitz. The contract for the erec-
ton of the building was carried out
lby John Austad & Sons, and they are
to be congratulated on the successful
Icompletion of this handsome build
ling.
The plumbing and heating was
done by Peter Johnson & Sons aIt
the cement work by Fred Carlson
THE brick work was in charge of Con
tractor Geo. Schulze. The paintin:
lEy Solheim and Stevens.
The building consists Of thre,
floors above the basement. 1t ha'
la tile Foaf. which took five men ele
lvens weeks to put on. It has q com
,]plete, water and elecbric system an,
lnne eatins 2lsnt The 8 aeital &c
6dsfn hosI Nal 6sds VI osssr 50
4 Mr., y. p. Kirkeby will have charg
Iof the farm. Yesterday Rev
!, ischmitz purchased So head Of cattle
He also bought six head of work hor
ses from Roman Bros.
8 The trains stop at the static
, which has been called ''Haugendale.
|, land the round trip is only 20 cent.
, land no doubt great many peopl
wil visit the home as soon as til
weather opens up. We expect to civ
!, more complete description Of til
(, HON in future issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Holycr Hoiyorson Injured.

Holvor HolvOrson. the well known
well driller is laid up with very
painful injury TO one of his feet. He
was at work in the country and the
pump rod was accidentally driven
through his foot. 1t is an injury
which will lay Mr.. Holvorson up fcr
some time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

The house where Grover Cleveland
was born at Caldwell. N. j. and
which was purchased for $4,000 by
the Cleveland Memorial association,
is to be presented to the United
States government by the associa-
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

Two days work each month thru
the summer will keep almost any
yard and adjoining boulevard in con-
dition. Our civic pride should force
us to give them this much attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Home From, Market.


Mfs, Bertha Mott arritsds home
Sunday morning from New York city
where she spent several weeks buying
new spring goods. She secured one
of the finest lines she eYersbrought to
Decorah, in suits, coats, skirts, laces,
silks, etc. Mrs. Mott is more than
pleased with her purchases this
spring, and feels that customers OF
Mott & Co. will have one of the
grandest lines to select from ever
|shown in Decorah. The new goods
are arriving daily, and soon the DIG
double store will be filled with the
finest goods the eastern wholesale
markets have to offer. Miss Dontie
Mott, who accompanied her mothe.
stopped off at Cleveland to visit hel
brother Roy and wife.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

franz ADJ Laughing Sons
Luther College Chorus.
PART III.
Verdi. Selection from II Trovatore
LisZt, Dreams OF Love (Liebestraume
Poem by F. Freiligrath.
o love, love, while still thy heart
can feel the rapture and the pain
The hour is near when DER grave
thOu'lt weep N vain.
And be thy heart aglow with love
All, do not quench the fire divine
While still another loving heart with
e tender longing beats for thine.
And lavish all thy wealth of love II
e'er this heart should be thine own.
All, give it JOY and happiness and
never let it grieve alone.
And guard thy tongue-an angry
word has power to wound the low
ing heart,
Though thine from i'll intent be free
The other throbs in misery.
lSoesa {. The International Congress
Grand Fantasia on National Airs
Fugue on Yankee Doodle; Washing
ton Post March; Hail Columbia
Wacht am Rhein; Rule Britannia
Scots VIVA haze; Wearing of ths
Green; La Marseillaise; Russian
Hymn; The Cossack's Lullaby,
Spanish Song; Andalusian Dance
Austrian Hymn; Polish Song; Fin
land; Denmark; Norway; Sweden
Italian Song; Royal Italian March
Greek National Air; Polish Dance
Dixie; Star Srangled Banner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

The mere pinch Of poverty
shouldn't worry a woman who has
worn tight shoes all her life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

Faith in prayer Is wonderful
thing, but the average man prays for
. Nee as much as he expects to get.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

II isn't enough for the healthy man
to choose his food carefully. He also
|chews II carefully.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
THE BENEFIT CONCERT.
Tickets Are Selling Rapidly for Hos
pital Benefit.

The seat sale for the concert to be
given by the Luther College Concert
Band for the Decorah Hospital bene-
fit are selling rapidly. and packed
house will greet this we'll known mu-
|sical organization. The concert dat
lis March 10th at the Grand opera
house, and the following excellent
program will BE- rendered:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

Program.
Introductory: Losey Y. ..........
The 74th Regiment Band March
Auber. !. Overture to Fra DiavOln
Schubert Unfinished SymphOsy
.Grieg ;. Norwegian Dance No. ::
Pascual Marquina, De Guardia, March
presented by Mr.. e. c. Bailey.)
Luther College Concert Band
PART Ill.
Sigurd Lie i. -. .Vaar (Springl
Kjerulf Z. .Serenade
Baritone Solo by j. Tillman Hanson
E,ro Ahf Ionrb;>r Con,,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-25
BY BETTY BROWN

Behold Little Miss-Up-To-The-
Styles in all her autumn fnery! Her
ribbon turban with its upturned brim
of f1uted ribbon-the very latest fut-
ter in millinery; her jaunty velvet,
scarf which is newer than fox fur, or
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-25

Belgian muffler. and her trimmed
costume of golden. brown, not over
looking those high button boots of
bronze. .--e
The. coat is a trifie long as are so
many of the costume coats that come
out Of the studio Of Nine. Marguerite
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31
Doings of Dumont

S. Carroll of Laramie, Wyo.,
visited with friends here last week.
The Christmas program given
by the Sunday School and school
was decided success. Miss Ma
BILE Mclean of Idaho Springs at
tended the entertainment. Sever
al from Lawson attended.
Mrs. Green, Mrs. Seaton and
the Misses Noxon motored to Ida
Springs last week.
John Weditich has been suffer-
ing from slight attack of appen-
dicitis.
The Misses Evelina Noxon and
Rhoda and Ruth Cadwalader are
spending their vacation in Du-
mont.
Comrade Anderson is sick with
the grippe.
Mrs. Gilchrist spent Thursday
in Denver.
Harry Cadwalader of Windsor,
Colo, spent Christmas with his
| mother, Mrs. Green.
Ted Green came up to spend
Christmas with the home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson
spent Christmas with Mrs. Mel
sons mother in Idaho Springs.
John Macdonald has departed
for Genoa, Colo, where he is en-
ployed by a surveying company.
Henry Macdonald and family
and Mrs. Barrick and children
spent Christmas in Dumont.
Mr.. Clark and family motored
to Golden Christmas.
Mrs. bearing returned home
Tuesday after several months abb
sence.
The Stanhopes spent several
DAYS in Denver.
Several members of the Dumont
younger set attended a pleasant
surprise party on G. E. johnson
in Lawson, Tuesday evening and
all report jolly good time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

If the friends OF a newspaper
would occasionally inform an adj
vertiser that his ad had been OBJ
served, the advertiser would soon
come to the realization that there
is more to advertising than he
thinks. Of course you all see his
ad but if you don't mention it he
thinks you didn't see it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

was named. was the discoverer of
the Little Matte and the Silver
Glance mines. He sold the latter
for $4,000 Her father has been
away from Clear Creek for more
than thirty years, but returned to
his first love last summer. and
will make his home here, where
he expects to find second Matte.
Mrs. Crosson has been living in
Denver the past three years,
where she has built up a large
circle of friends. She was a
Sunday school teacher in the
Broadway Baptist church and had
the pleasure of having her minis
ter, DR.. Young, marry her. She
is an amiable and pleasant lady
to meet. -...
Mrs. Melvin Crosson was born
near Evergreen, where her father
has a ranch. She has been liv-
ing in Idaho Springs, at the home
of Mrs. Ruth. While here, her
winning ways have made for her
many friends.
Charles Crosson needs no in
PRODUCTION as he is known by
practically everyone in the coun-
ty. He was employed here as a
printer for many years, and for
eight years was a most worthy
county assessor. He has splen-
did mountain ranch, where many
people have been entertained.
His grandfather, John E. Vance,
was one of the first to arrive in
Idaho Springs, coming here in
May, 1859. The remainder Of his
life was spent in Clear Greek
county. Charles father, F. M.
Crosson, built most of the brick
houses here.
Melvin Crosson is a native of
this city, and has lived in this
county all his life. The past six
years he has been employed at
Chamberlain's where he is now
foreman.
Amid hearty charivari Of old
horns, pans, buckets, etc, and
with a shower Of rice and good
wishes, the happy party left in
Prince McCracken's new car for
Denver They will visit there, in
Colorado Springs, and with the
grooms' sister, Mrs. Smelser, at
Monument.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crosson
will live at the ranch at Brook
vale, where they will enjoy enter
tanning their many friends. Idaho
Springs will be the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Melvin Crosson.
Both couples were the recipients
of many useful and substantial
presents.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31
Two Weddings at
the CrOSSOn Ranch
CrOSSOn-SchWartZ
CroSSOn-AnderSOn

- AS announced IN the SlItlngS OF
a previous issue, the home we'd
dings occurred at the Crosson
ranch at Brookvale, Colo. Christ
mas day, when Charles A. Crosson
and Miss Rosa Schwartz and Mel
vim V. Crosson and Ellen G. An
derson were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, DIR. 7. S.
Young. minister of the Broadway
Baptist church of Denver. officia-
ting.
Miss Bertha Schwartz and Miss
Hilda Anderson, sisters of the
brides. acted as bridesmaids.
Mrs. Charles Crosson wore a
beautiful dress of Duchess satin,
trimmed with dew drop chiffon
and wide oriental lace and finished
with chiffon roses and carried
brides roses. Her bridesmaid
wore white silk voile trimmed
with pink satin roses and laces and
carried pink roses.
Mrs. Melvin Crosson was gowned
in a very becoming dress of mes
saline satin, trimmed with silk
embroidered net and pearls and
carried brides roses. Her brides
maid wore a blue serge dress
trimmed with white lace and sat-
in and carried pink roses.
The two brothers acted for e8ch
other as groomsmen.
With Mrs. Frank Northup,
neice of the groom-, at the piano,
the bridal party marched to the
beautiful musical strains of the
Lohengrin bridal march into the
parlor. There at high noon I'M
der lovely wedding bell, Charles
A. Crosson was married to Miss
Rosa Schwartz and after mo-
ment's pause in order to change
places, Melvin V. Crosson was
married to Miss Ellen G. Ander-
SON. The minister performed two
ceremonies and, therefore, it was
not a double wedding, but two
weddings.
After congratulations and fell
citations. the thirty-seven guests
sat down to sumptuous dinner
for which the Crosson ranch is
noted.
The dining room was beauti-
fully decorated. In the center
stood the extension table with
boquets of roses, carnations, ferns
smilax and mistletoe. The we'd
ding cakes we're decorated with
kewpies and roses.
The parlor was prettily decora-
ted. In the front hung lovely
wedding bell, while in the rear
stood a dazzling Christmas tree
laden with tokens for all, and toys
for the little folks.
Mrs. Charles Crosson, who was
born in Garfield county, comes
from pioneer family of Clear
Creek. Her father was born in
Idaho Springs, and her grand
father. for whom Schwartzville
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

The Siftings has been receiving many
new subscriptions and SO many renew
ais that we haven't space this week to
print the full list of names. In next
weeks issue we will acknowledge the
receipt OF both new subscriptions and
renewals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

Don't make more New Year resolu-
tons than you will keep. A few good
resolutions lived up to are q whole lot
better than a lot Of broken ones. Let
one resolution be that YOU will take the
home paper and pay for It in advance =
then you are sure not to break the re-
solve.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31
Newsy Notes From
Georgetown District

Miss Ruth Seifrled has been Ill
with an attack of the grippe.
Mrs. A. Christopherson died on
Tuesday after a short illness.
Phil. P. Graham and wife were
Denver visitors during the week.
Miss Virginia Fisher is visiting
with friends in Georgetown this
week.
B. c. Catren Jr. spent Christ
mas with his family in George
town.
J H. Robson spent the holi-
DAYS with his mother in George
town.
Arthur Hughes is visiting with
his sister, Mrs. DR.. Quick, in
Denver.
Ralph De Masters, sister and
brother, are visiting in Colorado
Springs.
Mrs. E. Preville visited with
friends the fore part of the week
at Lawson.
T. ]. Cunningham motored up
Golden Christmas 20 visit with
his parents.
Judge r. r. Graham motored
to Denver to spend the holidays
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Robert McClel-
land have been visiting Senator
Roberts this week.
E. L. Regenitter motored up in
his new Grant Six Monday to at
tend the county court.
J. r. Foley was Denver pas
senger last week, spending the
holidays with his family.
Mrs. C. J. Seifried and daugh-
ter, Miss Seifried were business
visitors in Denver Tue sday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Garrison
OF Golden are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Cunningham.
Miss E. Guanella, who is teach
ing school at Calapti Colo, is
spending her vacation al Empire.
Robert Bourk came up from
Denver Wednesday nigh on bust
ness and to attend the Booster
doings.
A. B. Clark returned from Den
yer on Monday last, and has been
confined to his bed since with a
severe cold.
The stork made the homes of
E. johnson and Edward Hooper
happy last week. DR.. Kirby re-
ports all doing fine.
Miss E. Poirson, who is teach
ing in the public schools at Pueb-
10, spent the holidays with her
mother in Silver Plume.
Rumor has it that Georgetown
had an aspirant for the heavy
weight crown of Jess Willard.
1t had, but now has not.
Miss Francis Townsend of
Golden visited Miss P. Noone this
week, attending the Booster cele-
bration on Thursday night.
Miss j. Christopherson, who is
teaching in one of the Denver
high schools, is spending her va
cation with her mother here.
Miss Lillian Catren, assisted by
by her sister Miss Lucille, enter
tertaincd last Monday in honor Of
Mrs. J. Robert McClellapd. After
an afternoon of merry-naking,
dainty refreshments were served.
Those present we're Mesdames S.
Hurber McAdams, George Cri-
lev; Misses Oklun, Seifrled,
Butts, Noone, Roberts, Haeseler,
and the hostess, l.. Catren.
Christmas evening was spent by
number of the young people at
an informal dance at the Barton
house. After an evening of en-
joyment they adjourned to the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

Mayor McClelland has been quite i'll
this week with la grippe but is now inn
proving.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

Mrs. Henry McClelaud and children
have returned to their home in Trini-
dad.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-12-31

Mr.. md Mrs Robert McClelland are
in Georgetow this week packing in
preparation for their trip to Montana.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-21
MAY BE
IN L JULY 4
Contest Between Leading Airmcn OF
the Country Is Offer Made
by Mayor Wooden.

Tulsa may have n Fourth OF July
celebration in the nature OF a contest
between leading aviators. An offer
to the city, in the person of Mayor
Wooden. from the Aero Clubs of
America to make Tulsa one OF a linn
tied number OF cities which will com
pose tho links OF an extended com
petition was received yesterday.
The city's part in the transaction
will he the raising OF from $500 to
5000 in prizes.
The motive in providing this extern
sive link OF competition Is threefold,
according to the letter received by the
mayor. Ia the first place, the Aero
club wished to demonstrate to the
postoffice the pr%acticability Of using
the aeroplane as a means Of transport
ing mail. Ii purposes also to demon
strate the general practicability of
the aeroplane and to assist the army
and naval department in its work in
this field.
For the best distance in ten hours
a grand prize will be offered. A daily
prize OF 500 also will be made, the
latter to be awarded each day between
independence day. July 4, and Column
bus day, October ~.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-21
CURRENT COMMENT


When II was decided to ash for
$500, 00O-bond issue to build n new
high school and other school build
ings, the question OF providing ad-
Gitional play grounds for the old north
side school was taken up and dis
CuSsed, and one OF the tentative agree
nonts entered into was that $1,000
should be set aside for this purpose.
Since the bond election the board OF
education has come TO the conclusion
that the building Is no longer safe,
and had under adyisement the propo-
sition Of abandoning the site alto
rcther The world believes this would
be a mistake. With.a comparatively
small outlay Of money the building
could be but IN safe condition, and
would serve a large number Of peo-
pie for several years to come. They
are entitled, Of course, 10 more play
ground, and the board Of education
should carry out the original agree
ment and provide these grounds.